To become certified to administer one of the NRS assessments, use the links below to access the self-paced training modules. All of the self-paced training modules are available 24/7.

• Assessment Basics… read more

"BEST Plus 3.0 is an individually administered, face-to-face, scripted oral interview that measures adult English language learners’ ability to listen and speak in English in authentic situations in the United States” (adapted from Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) BEST Plus 3.0).… read more

This three-hour, self-paced course provides a solid introduction to evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in ABE. Learn about the four essential components of reading (alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how they interrelate, the role of diagnostic assessment, and the basic tenets of explicit instruction… read more

"BEST Plus 3.0 is an individually administered, face-to-face, scripted oral interview that measures adult English language learners’ ability to listen and speak in English in authentic situations in the United States” (adapted from Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) BEST Plus 3.0).… read more

Many adult education program directors do not have a background in teaching math or in math learning theory. Without this perspective, it is natural to have different or unclear expectations of what an effective math class looks like. This course will prepare directors to conduct math classroom observations by discussing the… read more