MODULE 2.1
OVERVIEW OF THE CASA CRITERIA
Objectives
- Explain how the CASA criteria can be used as a tool for evaluating your identification system.
- Explain how cost, Alignment, Sensitivity, and Access are important considerations for measuring an effective identification system.
- Explain how the CASA criteria are not to be considered in isolation as they are interrelated. As one CASA criterion changes, the other criteria are affected.
Learning Tasks
- Watch Goal 2 Module 1 Video
- Complete Goal 2 Module 1 Application Activity (recommended)
- Read Goal 2 Module 1 Additional Resources (recommended)
GOAL 2 MODULE 1
Watch the following video over the Introduction to the CASA Criteria.
Goal 2 Module 1 Application Activity
- Why are the CASA criteria important to consider together?
- How might you apply CASA to your setting?
- If you change one CASA criterion in your identification system, how does that impact the other CASA components?
Goal 2 Module 1 Recommended Reading
Peters, S. J., Stambaugh, T., Makel, M. C., Lee, L. E., McBee, M. T., McCoach, D. B., & Johnson, K. R. (2023). The CASA Criteria for evaluating gifted and talented identification systems: Cost, alignment, sensitivity, and access. Gifted Child Quarterly, 67(2), 137–150. https://doi.org/10.1177/00169862221124887 (see preprint here)
NEXT STEPS
After completing this module, you'll proceed to Module 2: Cost.
This work was supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (award number S206A200007 – 21) as part of the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. The contributors to this site include Kiana Johnson, Lindsay Lee, Matt Makel, Matthew McBee, Betsy McCoach, Scott Peters, & Tamra Stambaugh.