Texas
Adult Education Standards and Benchmarks
for ABE ASE and ESL Learners
Implementation Guide
Version 1.1
June 2008
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
- Overview of the Texas Adult Education Standards Project
- Phase I (January 2004 - August 2004)
- Phase II (September 2004 - June 2005)
- Phase III (July 2005 – June 2006)
- Phase IV (July 2006 – June 2007)
- Overall Timeline
- Synopsis of Standards-based Adult Education
- What are the goals of standards-based adult education?
- How do standards affect learners, teachers, and programs?
- What are the implications for flexible, locally driven curriculum and instruction in a standards-based system?
- What will happen to TSCF?
Section 2: ABE/ASE Content Standards
- How to Read the Standards and Benchmarks
Examples of Proficient Performance
- Standard: Read With Understanding for ABE/ASE
- Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing for ABE/ASE
- Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate for ABE/ASE
Section 3: ESL Content Standards
- How to Read the Standards and Benchmarks
Examples of Proficient Performance
- Standard: Speak So Others Can Understand for ESL
- Standard: Listen Actively for ESL
- Standard: Read With Understanding for ESL
- Standard: Write to Convey Ideas for ESL
Section 4: Resources
- Helpful Hints for Implementing the Standards and Benchmarks
Guide in PDF 3.54MB [large file - slow download] Version 1.1, June 2008
