Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: What Is the CASAS National Summer Institute?
  The Institute is held each June and offers training sessions and workshops for adult education and workforce development professionals. Sessions focus on testing, accountability, standards setting, certification, program evaluation, and other topics such as using tests and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Q: What are the benefits of Summer Institute?
  This annual professional development event is for those who want to learn more about CASAS and adult education policies. Participants have an outstanding opportunity to learn more about testing, accountability requirements, program evaluation, and using CASAS.
• Q: I have not received my confirmation. Who do I contact?
  Once you register, you should receive an email confirmation immediately. If you do not, check your Junk folder. You also may access your confirmation/invoice through the receipt tab on the registration website. If you still have trouble, contact Debbie Poggioli at dpoggioli@casas.org. Please note that if you do not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered.
• Q: Can you provide me with an invoice?
  You may access your confirmation/invoice through the receipt tab on the registration website.
• Q: What type of payments are accepted?
  Visa card, check, and purchase order are the options If you pay by check or purchase order, you must pay by May 22, 2027. To pay with a check or purchase order after that date, contact dpoggioli@casas.org. 
• Q: May I register on behalf of someone else?
  Each registration is tied to an attendee's CASAS.org account and requires each attendee’s password. We ask all to complete their own registration.
• Q: How do I register on behalf of someone else?
  Because each registration is tied to the attendee's CASAS.org account and requires each attendee’s password, we strongly recommend all attendees complete their own registration.
• Q: What does my registration fee include?
  Your registration fee includes:
  • Training sessions, panels, and workshops
  • Keynote speaker session
  • Breakfasts
  • A hosted luncheon
  • A dinner and social evening event
  • Fitness classes
  • Discount on Disneyland tickets

Technology Labs

• Q: What is a Lab Pass?
  A Lab Pass allows you to attend multiple technology labs throughout the Institute. 
• Q: I have a Lab Pass. Do I have to pre-register for the labs?
  No. Each lab session admits participants on a walk-in basis, but space is limited.
• Q: Can I get a refund for my Lab Pass?
  No. A Lab Pass is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Q: May I add the Lab Pass to my registration after I have already registered?
  Yes. Log back into the registration website and pay with a credit card. (Instructions will be added soon.)
• Q: I see technology labs only in registration. Are labs the only sessions available throughout the Institute?
  No. Technology training labs are optional registration add-ons. More than 100 open sessions are available at no additional cost.