Charting a Course: Responding to the Industry-Related
Adult Basic Education Needs of the Texas Workforce
Handbook One: Planning and Implementation Tips
for Program Planners and Administrators

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Module Four: Defining and Agreeing Upon Mutual, Achievable Goals and Objectives

Template for Replication: Reporting Assessment Results

 

(This template can be placed on appropriate program stationary)

 

MEMORANDUM_____________________________________________________

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT: Employees’ Assessment Results [adapt to indicate baseline, mid-point, or post]

DATE:

On [date], [name of adult education provider] assessed the English language skills of [number] employees of [company and location]. This same assessment was initially administered prior to the start of classes to measure employees’ English language skills and to identify instructional needs

After [number] hours of instruction, this assessment, combined with instructor observations, learners’ self evaluations, and reported changes in employees’ work-related performance and behavior, is being used to measure individual learner progress and program success.

Initial assessment included a brief oral interview to gather baseline information about employees’ English language proficiencies as they apply to a workplace context. In addition to the oral interviews, employees’ listening, reading, and writing skills were assessed using the [name of instrument]. A similar format was followed to measure learner progress. The combined assessments yielded the following information:

[number or percentage] employees scored at the ___________ level; [number or percentage] scored at the ___________ level, and [number or percentage] scored at the ___________ level. These scores indicate an improvement in English language communication skills for [percentage] of the employees participating in the classes on a regular basis. Among those attending less than [percentage] of the classes, [percentage] made measurable progress.

The instructor has also been able to gather valuable feedback from both employees and their frontline supervisors regarding changes in work-related performance and behavior. Some of their comments are included in the enclosed attachment.

The employees participating in the classes have worked with the instructor to ensure that instruction is applicable to their workplace needs, and curricular adjustments are made as needed.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or require additional information about the group’s progress. As per our agreement, you will receive a final progress report after the completion of the course.