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The document provides instructions for hand scoring the Casey Life Skills assessments. It outlines the scoring scale of 1-5 used to rate youths' skills in 8 areas. Scores are averaged for each area and overall. Statements related to permanency are also identified and averaged separately in each area. The document provides examples of calculating area, permanency, and overall average scores.

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Cls Project Handscoring English

The document provides instructions for hand scoring the Casey Life Skills assessments. It outlines the scoring scale of 1-5 used to rate youths' skills in 8 areas. Scores are averaged for each area and overall. Statements related to permanency are also identified and averaged separately in each area. The document provides examples of calculating area, permanency, and overall average scores.

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Hand Scoring Instructions

Casey Life Skills Assessments


Hand Scoring Instructions
These instructions on how to score the Casey Life Skills (CLS) assessments can be used
with the main assessment and all additional assessments.

There are eight skill and content areas of the main CLS assessment. They are scored on a
scale of 1 to 5 with five representing the most strength. The scale is broken down by
the following:

 Yes = 5 points
 Mostly Yes = 4 points
 Somewhat = 3 points
 Mostly No = 2 points
 No = 1 point

Individual Skill Area Calculation


Add the total points for each section or skill area and divide that score by the number of
statements answered. For example: There are 17 statements in Daily Living. The youth
has responded to every statement and her total score is 52. The next step is to divide 52
by 17 which equals 3.5. This score is just above midrange in knowledge, skills and ability.

If the youth does not respond to all the statements, divide the total score by the
number of statements answered. For example: There are 23 statements in Housing and
Money Management. The youth responded to 20 statements and her total score is 80.
Therefore her average score is 4 (80 divided by 20).

Permanency Calculation
If you are scoring the CLS Assessment, the next step is to tabulate those statements
related to Permanency in each skill area to get an average Permanency score. A list of
the Permanency statements can be found beginning on page 2. For example: In Daily
Living, there are two statements related to Permanency. The youth scores a 4 on the
first statement and a 2 on the second statement. The total score is 6. Divide 6 by 2 for
an average Permanency score in Daily Living of 3.0.
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Overall Score Calculation


After calculating an average score for each skill area, an overall average score can be
calculated. Below is an example of the overall average score for a youth:

Skill Area Average Score


Daily Living 3.9
Self Care 4.1
Relationships and Communication 3.1
Housing and Money Management 2.6
Work and Study Life 2.9
Career and Education Planning 1.2
Permanency 3.6
Looking Forward 3.3
Overall Average Score 3.8

To calculate the total overall average score, add the average scores for each skill area
and divide by 8 (or the number of Skill Areas completed).

Permanency Statements
Skill Area Permanency Statement
Daily Living 1. I know at least one adult, other than my
worker, who would take my call in the
middle of the night if I had an emergency.
2. An adult I trust, other than my worker,
checks in with me regularly.
Self Care 1. I have at least one trusted adult who
would visit me if I were in the hospital.
2. There is at least one adult I trust who
would be legally allowed to make medical
decisions for me and advocate for me if I
was unable to speak for myself.
Relationships and Communication 1. I am a part of a family and we care about
each other.
2. I can get in touch with at least one family
member when I want to.
3. I have friends or family to spend time with
on holidays and special occasions.
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4. I know at least one adult I can depend on


when I exit care.
5. I know an adult who could be a
grandparent, aunt or uncle to my children
now or my future children.
6. I know what my legal permanency goal is.
7. I have information about my family
members.
Housing and Money Management 1. I know an adult who would help me if I
had a financial emergency.
2. I know an adult I could live with for a few
days or weeks if I needed to.
3. There is at least one adult that I have
regular contact with, other than my case
manager or other professional, who lives
in stable and safe housing.
Work and Study Life 1. I know an adult who will go with me if I
need to change schools.
2. I have an adult in my life who cares about
how I am doing at school or work.
Career and Education Planning 1. I have recently talked to an adult who
works in a job I would like to have.
2. I have talked about my education plans
with an adult who cares about me.
3. I know an adult who will help me apply for
training or education after high school.
Looking Forward 1. I have a good relationship with a trusted
adult I like and respect.

Looking Forward Section


To best understand how to interpret the results of the Looking Forward section and use
the information in a youth’s learning plan, please review the document Looking
Forward. A link to the document is located in the Practice Guide found by clicking on
the Help button.

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