N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7677.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024
Section 7677.8 - Student assessment and evaluation
(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.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7677.8

Renumbered from subtitle AA of chapter V New York State Register April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 15, eff. 4/11/2018