Academic Assessment

 

Students enrolling in The Learning Center receive assessment and placement through the following procedures:

 

1. Students present a valid photo Identification Card from the Department of Motor Vehicles and a Social Security Card prior to testing. All students must be 18 years of age, emancipated, or approved by the Dean of Basic Skills.

 

2. Assessment is administered to potential students on a walk-in basis or by scheduled appointment. The Adult Basic Education Locator (TABE) is administered to all potential students to determine the appropriate level of assessment. Test results are used to determine class placement. Compensatory Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) students are administered the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) test to determine class placement. At the completion of the assessment, students are given a class assignment and program orientation.

 

3. Class assignment is based on the following:
     a. Assessment scores.
     b. Where students live or where they would like to attend, if appropriate.
     c. Attendance hours required by participating agency or agencies.

 

4. The instructor provides each assigned student with placement referral information.

 

5. Post-testing is administered based on hours of instruction, student classroom performance, and by instructor recommendation.

 

6. No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the testing area.

 

Violation of this rule will result in immediate dismissal from the test session, and test scores voided. You will not be able to reschedule for another test until the next calendar semester. A violation of this rule by a currently enrolled student will and may be subject to other disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the Dean of Basic Skills.