New York regulations

9 NYCRR 7677.8

Executive Department

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Student assessment and evaluation

Student assessment and evaluation

Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022

Register checked through Jul 29, 2026

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Executive Department
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Mar 31, 2022
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July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Jun 6, 2026
(a)As soon as practicable following reception into the department, each inmate shall undergo assessments in his/her dominant language in order to identify educational needs and interests.
(b)At a minimum, such assessments shall determine:
(1)IQ level;
(2)achievement test levels in reading and mathematics;
(3)oral proficiency in English for speakers of other languages;
(4)language dominance; and
(5)educationally handicapping conditions or special learning needs which may require special education placement.
(c)Following such assessments, all inmates shall be recommended for placement in appropriate academic education programs.
(d)Teaching personnel shall evaluate all inmates participating in academic education programs at regular intervals as prescribed by the department in order to determine their progress.
(e)Education counselors shall:
(1)monitor the progress of all inmates participating in academic education programs;
(2)maintain written records documenting such progress;
(3)recommend adjustments in programming when necessary; and
(4)meet with inmates as needed to discuss program participation and progress.

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