MASTERS Assessment

The Merrimack Assessment of Social, Transitional & Employment Readiness
Skills is a comprehensive assessment tool consistingof several components including: a McCarronDial Vocational Systems Evaluation, social/life andtransitional skills evaluation, situational assessment(s),interviews with relevant persons (teachers, parents, etc.)and student observation in a variety of settings. In additionto the McCarron Dial the following assessmenttools are utilized;

Perceptual Memory Tasks (PMT)

This test consists ofsix activities that assess memory functions. This informationis usefulin determining an individual’s learningstyle, formulating appropriate teaching strategies andplanning vocational programs.

Wide Range Interest Opinion Test (WRIOT2)

This testconsists of 238 two-picture groupings depicting avariety of occupations from which an individual indicateswhether or not he/she likes the job, dislikes the job oris undecided. The results are compared and job clustersdetermined.

School Social Skills (S3) Assessment

This test is acriterion-referenced instrument that yields knowledgeof a student’s social strengths and deficiencies. TheS3 is designed to assist in identifying student deficitsin school-related social behaviors in the areas of:adult relations, peer relations, school rules and classroombehaviors.

Transition Planning Inventory (TPI)

This test is aninstrument for identifying and planning for the transitionalneeds of students. It is designed to provide schoolpersonnel a systematic way to address critical transitionplanning areas that are mandated by the Individualswith Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 and thattake into account the individual student’s needs, preferences,interests, and strengths.

Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills (CALS)

This test is ameasure of adaptive living skills. CALS may be used todetermine the specific skills an individual has masteredor needs to master organized into skill modules in fourbroad domains: Personal Living Skills, Home Living Skills,Community Living Skills, and Employment Skills.

McCarron Dial Systems Evaluation

Separate handout

Situational Assessment

The situational assessmentconsists of an on-the-job evaluation in one of MSEC’scommunity-based job sites. This portion of the evaluationprovides the opportunity for an individual to usetheir skills in a real job situation. The student’s abilityto apply skills to real life situations is observed.

Following the evaluation, a report will be generated providing detailed information regarding the student’sstrengths, aptitudes, and interests as well as suggestionsand recommendations for remediation/transition.The evaluator will also be available for consultation, orto attend meetings.

Referral Process/Contact

Program Manager
40 Linnell Circle
Billerica, MA 01821
978-528-7800