Minnesota's Essential Skills Credential Program

What is it?

FIVE Separate Credentials:

Four individual certificates obtained by completing CASAS Level C with a score of 261 on the Writing test, and 236 on the Reading, Math and Listening Life and Work tests (221 on the Lifeskills Listening test).

One FINAL certificate awarded for mastery in all four areas.

Why do it?

·  Provide motivation for learners
·  Use as a recruitment and retention tool
·  Benchmark student performance and learning gains in multiple skill areas
·  Establish a common language among literacy partners and other constituents
·  Provide a standardized method of measuring program effectiveness

Click here to view slides with information about the credential, sample lesson plans, and Minnesota's Essential Skills Brochure.

Click here to learn how to obtain Minnesota's Essential Skills Credential.