Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Approved TEST Trainings

Updated on 3/12/2025

BEST Plus/BEST Literacy | CASAS | TABE | WorkKeys | Remote AEL Testing Guide

BEST Plus/BEST Literacy

Testing Tool

Training of Trainers

Test Administrator Training

Refresher Training
(Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

Remote AEL Test Training
(Refresher/repetition of course required every 2 years for test administrators/ proctors per TWC guidance)
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BEST Plus 2.0

(OLD: Expires 6/30/25)

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BEST PLUS 2.0 Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administrators who want to become Certified BEST Plus Trainers. This is a 12 hour TOT with required training requirements afterward.

BEST PLUS 2.0 Test Administration

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the BEST Plus 2.0 test. This is a 6-hour training.

BEST Plus 2.0 Refresher – Oral

This training is for certified BEST Plus 2.0 test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the BEST Plus 2.0 test. This is a 3-hour training.

A BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit is available for purchase from CAL at Resources - Adult ESL Assessments (cal.org)

BEST Plus 2.0 Remote Testing Administration

This training is for certified BEST Plus 2.0 test administrators who want to test students remotely.

BEST Plus 3.0

(NEW: Available Fall 2024)

TBD

BEST Plus 3.0 Test Administrator Training

Free online self-paced course available Fall 2024

Testing materials will not be available until Fall 2024

BEST Plus 3.0 Refresher

Not Available Yet

BEST Plus 2.0 Remote Testing Administration

This training is for certified BEST Plus 2.0 test administrators who want to test students remotely.

BEST Literacy

(OLD: Expires 6/30/2025)

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Texas Style BEST Literacy Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current BEST Literacy Administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 6 hour training.

Texas Style BEST Literacy

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the BEST Literacy test. This is a 3-hour training.

Texas Style BEST Literacy Refresher

This training is for certified BEST Literacy test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the BEST Literacy test. This is a 3-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified BEST Literacy Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator need.

Test not valid for remote administration.

BEST Literacy 2.0

(NEW: Available 7/1/2024)

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Texas Style BEST Literacy 2.0 Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current BEST Literacy Administrators who are interested in teaching this “new” content to the AEL field. This is a 10 - hour training.

Texas Style BEST Literacy 2.0 Test Administrator Training

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the BEST Literacy test. This is a 4-hour training.

Texas Style BEST Literacy 2.0 Refresher

This training is for certified BEST Literacy test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the BEST Literacy 2.0 test. This is a 2-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified BEST Literacy 2.0 Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator need.

Test not valid for remote administration.

CASAS

Testing Tool

Training of Trainers

Test Administrator Training

Refresher Training
(Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

Remote AEL Test Training
(Refresher/repetition of course required every 2 years for test administrators/ proctors per TWC guidance)
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CASAS

(OLD: Expires 6/30/2025 except for Math Goals, which expires 6/30/2024)

Texas Style CASAS Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current CASAS test Administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 12 hour training event.

Texas Style CASAS Modules 1 – 4

**Note: CASAS Test Administrators must take the Texas Style CASAS Training Modules provided by Certified Texas Style CASAS Trainers, who are certified by TRAIN PD @ TCALL only.

Initial CASAS Test Administrators must take the Texas Style CASAS Training Modules provided by Certified Texas Style CASAS Trainers, who are certified by TRAIN PD @ TCALL only. Note that this is the only approved CASAS test proctor training for Texas AEL.

The Texas Style CASAS training is available in four modules specific to the needs of test administrators, instructors, and other staff. Agencies must complete Module 1 and Module 4, and either Module 2 or Module 3 to order and use CASAS tests.

Module 1: Implementation Basics
Module 2: CASAS eTests Online
Module 3: Paper Test Implementation
Module 4: Interpreting Test Results and Reports

Texas Style CASAS Refresher Guidance for AEL Texas Test Administrators

(3 Hours Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

 **Note: CASAS Test Administrators must take the Texas Style CASAS Training Modules provided by Certified Texas Style CASAS Trainers, who are certified by TRAIN PD @ TCALL only. Current CASAS Test Administrators need to take a minimum of 3 documented hours every two years and must be completed in the same program year to fulfill the requirements.

A refresher may be provided by the program (Option 1 below) or may be completed by accessing the courses (Option 2 below) using your CASAS log in at the following website http://training.casas.org/

Approved CASAS Refresher Training Options [3 hours required]: There are two options for how programs decide to address refresher training.

Option 1. Redo the face-to-face Texas Style CASAS training for three (three) hours.

Option 2. Complete courses through the CASAS Training Site website http://training.casas.org/ [complete a total of 3 hours] of the training listed below:

Module 1: Exploring CASAS
Module 2: Exploring CASAS eTests - CASAS eTests Implementation
Module 3: Launching Paper Tests with Proctor Certification
Module 4a: Interpreting Test Results
Module 4b: Instructional Reports 
CASAS eTest Proctor Certification
Introduction to TOPSPro Enterprise (TE)

Texas Style CASAS Remote Test Training

This training is for certified test administrators who want to test students remotely.

CASAS

(NEW: Available 7/1/2024)

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Texas Style CASAS Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current CASAS test Administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 12 hour training event.

Texas Style CASAS Modules 1 – 4

**Note: CASAS Test Administrators must take the Texas Style CASAS Training Modules provided by Certified Texas Style CASAS Trainers, who are certified by TRAIN PD @ TCALL only.

Module 1: Implementation Basics
Module 2: CASAS eTests Online
Module 3: Paper Test Implementation
Module 4: Interpreting Test Results and Reports

Texas Style CASAS Refresher Guidance for AEL Texas Test Administrators

(3 Hours Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

A refresher may be provided by the program (Option 1 below) or may be completed by accessing the courses (Option 2 below) using your CASAS log in at the following website http://training.casas.org/

Approved CASAS Refresher Training Options [3 hours required]: There are two options for how programs decide to address refresher training.

Option 1. Redo the face-to-face Texas Style CASAS training for three (three) hours.

Option 2. Complete courses through the CASAS Training Site website http://training.casas.org/ [complete a total of 3 hours] of the training listed below:

Module 1: Exploring CASAS
Module 2: Exploring CASAS eTests - CASAS eTests Implementation
Module 3: Launching Paper Tests with Proctor Certification
Module 4a: Interpreting Test Results
Module 4b: Instructional Reports 
CASAS eTest Proctor Certification
Introduction to TOPSPro Enterprise (TE)

Texas Style CASAS Remote Test Training

This training is for certified test administrators who want to test students remotely.

TABE

Testing Tool

Training of Trainers

Test Administrator Training

Refresher Training
(Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

Remote AEL Test Training
(Refresher/repetition of course required every 2 years for test administrators/ proctors per TWC guidance)
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TABE 11/12 Paper Based

(OLD: Expires 6/30/2025)

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Texas Style Paper Based TABE 11/12 Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current TABE 11/12 test administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 6-hour training event.

Texas Style Paper Based TABE 11/12 Test Administration Training

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the TABE 11/12 paper test. This is a 6-hour training.

Texas Style Paper Based TABE 11/12 Test Administration Training Refresher

This training is for certified TABE Paper Based 11/12 test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the TABE 11/12 test. This is a 3-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified Paper Based TABE Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator need.

Test not valid for remote administration.

TABE 11/12 Online

(OLD: Expires 6/30/2025)

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(NEW: TABE 13/14 pending NRS approval)

Texas Style TABE 11/12 Online Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current TABE 11/12 online test administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 6-hour training event.

Texas Style TABE 11/12 Online Test Administration Training

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the TABE 11/12 Online test. This is a 3-hour training.

Texas Style TABE 11/12 Online Test Administration Training Refresher

This training is for certified TABE 11/12 Online test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the TABE Online 11/12 test. This is a 3-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified TABE 11/12 Online Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator need.

Texas Style TABE 11/12 Online Remote Test Training

This training is for certified test administrators who want to test students remotely.

TABE CLAS-E Paper Based

(OLD: Forms A & B Expire 6/30/2025)

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(NEW: Forms C & D pending NRS approval)

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E – Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current TABE CLAS E Test administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 12 hour training event.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Test Administrator Training

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the TABE CLAS-E test. This is a 6-hour training.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Test Administrator Training Refresher

This training is for certified TABE CLAS-E test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the TABE CLAS-E Online test. This is a 3-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified TABE CLAS-E Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator need.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Remote Test Training

This training is for certified test administrators who want to test students remotely.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Online

(OLD: Forms A & B Expire 6/30/2025)

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(NEW: Forms C & D pending NRS approval)

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E – Online Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current TABE CLAS E Online Test Administrators who are interested in teaching this content to the AEL field. This is a 12-hour training event.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Online Test Administrator Training

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the TABE CLAS-E Online test. This is a 6-hour training.

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Test Administrator Training Refresher

Texas Style TABE CLAS-E Remote Test Training

This training is for certified test administrators who want to test students remotely.

WorkKeys

Testing Tool

Training of Trainers

Test Administrator Training

Refresher Training
(Required every 2 years for test administrators/proctors per TWC guidance)

Remote AEL Test Training
(Refresher/repetition of course required every 2 years for test administrators/ proctors per TWC guidance)
[View the chart: PDF or below]

WorkKeys

(NEW: Available 7/1/2024)

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Texas Style WorkKeys Training of Trainers (TOT)

This training is for current Test Administrators who are interested in teaching this “new” content to the AEL field and want to become Certified Texas Style WorkKeys Trainers. This is a 12-hour TOT.

Texas Style WorkKeys Test Administration

This training is for participants who want to be certified to administer the WorkKeys tests. This is a 6-hour training.

Texas Style WorkKeys Refresher

This training is for certified WorkKeys test administrators to refresh testing procedures and calibrate scoring of the WorkKeys test. This is a 3-hour training.

**Programs along with the Certified Texas Style WorkKeys Trainer can decide what areas to focus on during the Refresher Training per Test Administrator determined need.

Remote testing is not currently approved for ACT WorkKeys NRS approved tests.

**There is no prescribed Refresher course in the PD Portal for the testing tools, BEST Literacy, TABE Paper Based 11/12, TABE 11/12 Online and TABE CLAS-E. The Certified Trainer should work with the program to determine the needs of the test administrators in the program.

Remote AEL Testing Guidance

Update 2/24/22

Best Plus 2.0, TABE 11/12, TABE CLAS-E and CASAS eTests are now approved for remote administration. Test administrators MUST complete the Best Plus 2.0 Remote Testing Administration, the TABE 11/12 Remote Testing Administration training, and/or CASAS Proctor Remote Testing Training and Webinars facilitated by Train PD, either virtually or online in the PD Portal. You must have a certificate of completion for monitoring purposes. No other test is approved by TWC at this time.

Best Practices for Remote Testing

Providers must have a written standard operating procedure for remote testing which addresses test security, integrity, and protection of personallyidentifying information.
Testing proctors must be certified/trained to administer the specific assessment test.
Providers must:
1. provide a pre-screening to verify identity of student
2. orient students to remote online testing expectations
3. ensure students have the technology tools needed to test at home per publisher guidance
4. allow time for students to take practice tests on the publisher’s website prior to entering the testing room session, if available;
5. and plan ahead for how to respond to video or technical glitches and communicate plans clearly to students.
The proctor must allow students into the remote testing room one at a time to ensure identity of student and check the environment, if testing more thanone student at a time.
Students should wear headsets and/or earbuds for test security and optimal success, if applicable for the test.

Tests Approved Under the Texas AEL Testing Guide (1)

Publisher/ Test	Requirement 1 The student who is testing can be properly identified	Requirement 2 Any approved test (i.e., any test determined suitable for use in the NRS) that is used is properly secured	Requirement 3 The virtual proctor can properly administer the test	Mandatory Professional Development for Remote Testing for approved test administrators (Refresher/repetition of course required every 2 years for test administrators/ proctors per TWC guidance)
CAL BEST Plus 2.0	Remote administration of BEST Plus 2.0 should be conducted using a video conferencing program which allows the test administrator to identify the student using local procedures.	To maintain test security, require both the test administrator and student to complete the test in a private location away from others. Ensure that links to video conferencing sessions are sent privately to students and not posted or shared with others. Do not video or audio record the test session.	Only trained BEST Plus 2.0 test administrators should administer the test remotely. Before administering the test to students, program staff should try out technology and procedures to ensure testing works as expected.	BEST Plus 2.0 Remote Testing Administration Presented by TRAIN PD@TCALL Course is available in the PD Portal.
CAL BEST Literacy	Test not valid for remote administration	Test not valid for remote administration	Test not valid for remote administration	Test not valid for remote administration
DRC TABE 11/12 and TABE CLAS-E Tests	Remote test proctoring will occur via Zoom and/or WebEx. Test administrator must identify the student using local procedures.	TABE 11/12 and TABE CLAS-E Remote Proctoring Guidance: [link] ProctorU Remote Testing Option through DRC: [link]	Only trained TABE Test Administrators will proctor test sessions live via Zoom, WebEx or other web conferencing platforms.	TABE 11/12 and TABE CLAS-E Remote Testing Administration for Texas, Presented by Mike Johnson with DRC Course is available in the PD Portal.
CASAS	Remote administration of CASAS eTests is permitted using a web conferencing platform approved by CASAS and which allows the test administrator to identify the student.	Remote administration of CASAS eTests (including appraisals) is permitted using a web conferencing program which allows the test administrator to watch the student during the testing process. CASAS Remote Testing Guidelines and Remote Testing Agreements can be found here: https://www.casas.org/product-overviews/remote-testing	Only trained CASAS Test Administrators will proctor test sessions. Agencies and proctors must sign CASAS Remote Proctoring agreements.	CASAS Remote Testing Training for Texas (All 3 components must be completed) Proctor Remote Testing Training course is now available in the PD Portal. Pass the Testing Training course quiz with 100% accuracy. (note that steps 1 and 2 must be completed before CASAS Remote Testing Webinars can be accessed) CASAS Remote Testing Webinars (complete one or both depending on testing format used by program) (1:1) One to one remote testing format (1:multiple) One to multiple test takers format Courses are now available in the PD Portal.

(1) Recommendations remote testing requirements are based on from U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Program Memo
20-3, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions published on March 27, 2020 and found at
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/octae-program-memo-20-3.pdf

Tests for High School Equivalency Approved by the Texas Education Agency

Publisher/Test	Status for Remote Testing	Approximate Timeframe	Website for more information
GED Testing Service GED™	GED Testing Service is contracting with OnVUE to deliver the Online Proctored GED exams. Students will have to meet certain screening criteria prior to test.	Available now	https://ged.com/educators_admins/test_admin/

Texas Education Agency TXCHSE Resources: www.txchse.com and https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/certificate-of-high-school-equivalency/test-information-at-a-glance.