Program Facilitators
To administer CASAS assessments, adult education agencies must ensure that a Program Facilitator is on staff or actively pursuing facilitator status.
Program Facilitator PD Pathway
CT Competency System (CCS)
The Connecticut Competency System (CCS) is a statewide, standards-based assessment and instructional framework used by adult education agencies and partner agencies serving a common client base. It establishes a shared set of competencies that youth and adults need to build proficiency, achieve self-sufficiency, and succeed in work and daily life. Adult education agencies funded by the Academic Office are required to follow the procedures outlined in the CCS Assessment Policies and Guidelines FY 2025–2026.
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CCS is built on the framework developed by the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) and integrates:
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Curriculum through CASAS Competencies and CASAS Basic Skills Content Standards
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Assessment through CASAS standardized assessments
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The CASAS framework aligns instruction and assessment to essential literacy, numeracy, and communication skills needed for success in society. Assessments provide valid and reliable measures of learner progress and support National Reporting System (NRS) educational functioning level reporting.
Resources
ETESTING
CASAS eTesting
Updates, resources, and upcoming evetns.​
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RECERTIFICATION
CASAS Recertification
CT requires recertification every two (2) years for all staff involved with testing, both paper/pencil and eTesting.​
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ACCESSIBILITY
Testing Accommodations
Assessment accommodations, universally designed tests, and software accessibility features are part of the overarching goal of achieving fairness in testing.​
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TOPSPRO
TOPSpro Enterprise (TE)
A data management system that tracks student progress, assessment scores, and performance on target competencies, with reports to support instructional planning.​
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QUICKSEARCH
QuickSearch Software
An easy-to-use database of instructional resources coded to skill levels, skill areas, and CASAS Competencies your link between testing and instruction.
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TEACHER PORTAL
CASAS Teacher Portal
A web-based tool that gives teachers an intuitive view of their classes and students.​
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SCREENING
CASAS Intake Screening
Evaluates the skills of new adult education students during initial orientation. It helps to ensure accurate placement and increase retention.
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