Anzaldua, Robert

Contact

City: McAllen
County: Hidalgo
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Preferred communication: Email

Education

Years of experience in Adult Education: 10-15 years

Adult Education Experience (with roles and length of times in those roles):
GED Teacher from 2008 to 2024, with emphasis on IET instruction from 2012 on, piloting some of the first Jobs for the Future IET cohorts in Texas. ESL Teacher from 2012 to 2024 GED Contextualized Curriculum Creator from 2012 to 2024 PD coordinator from 2024 to current CASAS Trainer of Trainers from 2019 to current.

Formal Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses: Masters of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) Bachelor's Degree in English Literature. CASAS Trainer of Trainers

Training Preferences

How far are you willing to travel to provide training?: More than 300 miles

Are you willing to do virtual training?: Yes

Availability:

• Monday : Evening
• Tuesday : Evening
• Wednesday : Evening
• Thursday : Evening
• Friday : Afternoon
• Saturday : All Day
• Friday : Evening

Availability Notes:
During the summer, my Friday hours expand to all day.

Area of Expertise

• CASAS : Less than 10 years
• Contextualization : 10-14 years

Other Topics:

Training Already Developed

Title	Delivery	Training Time	Can training time be adjusted?	Subject Area	Description
CASAS ToT Module 1	Either	1.5 hours	Yes	CASAS	Module 1 introduces you to the CASAS system and reviews NRS-approved assessments. Implementation Basics Training is the tool you need to learn what CASAS can offer your program. Topics include the intake process, test administration, interpreting test results, and test security. This is an overview of computer-based testing and paper testing as well as a basic introduction to the many reports CASAS offers to assist adult educators. Participants learn how to select and order CASAS materials. Anyone who wishes to order and administer CASAS eTests or paper tests must complete this module and Module 2 or Module 3.
CASAS ToT Module 2	Face-to-face	1.5 hours	Yes	CASAS	This module trains participants in the use of eTests including Test Administration, Intake Screening, Locator and Scoring, and the Online eTests Proctor Certification. Participants learn the initial steps for logging into CASAS eTests and TOPSpro Enterprise. The presenter(s) covers the intake process, Locator (placement test) administration, and progress testing with CASAS eTests. If a program is new to CASAS eTests, it can also include the Going Live Checklist. Completion of this module and Module 1, Implementation Basics Training, is a requirement to order CASAS eTests. This Module includes a demonstration and/or hands-on practice in the simulation server “Rolling Hills Adult School”.
CASAS ToT Module 3	Either	1.5 hours	Yes	CASAS	For programs that use paper tests, this module covers proctor responsibilities and duties, intake process, appraisal (placement test) administration, and progress testing. Completion of this module and Module 1- Implementation Basics Training, is a requirement for those who wish to order and administer CASAS paper tests.
CASAS ToT Module 4	Either	1.5 hours	Yes	CASAS	This module targets the specific needs of instructors and provides information and strategies to understand and interpret test results more easily. Instructors can use the curriculum components of the CASAS system, CASAS Content Standards, CASAS Competencies, and Task Areas to pinpoint students’ instructional needs. Attend this training workshop to learn how to interpret the many student and classroom reports available to inform lesson planning and curriculum development.