Or. Admin. Code § 291-113-0035 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs

(1) The ABE program is available to AICs based on identified need. Need will be determined through a recognized assessment as required by 291-113-0005 to determine the reading and math literacy level or scaled score achievements of the AIC. The assessment level or scaled score will be used for correct placement of the individual in the ABE program. Those unable to test will be given further assessment at the facility in which they reside and will be recommended for appropriate programming.

(2) ABE program participation will be based on AIC need as identified in their case plan.

(a) AICs who do not have a high school diploma or GED credential will be entered into the ABE program.

(b) In accordance with ORS 421.084, the reading literacy program is mandatory for AICs scoring below the 8.0 grade equivalency on a standardized reading test approved by the National Reporting System for Adult Education of the United States Department of Education and by the Adult Basic Skills Program of the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. AICs who have their high school diploma or GED but score below the 8.0 grade equivalency will be placed into a reading program until the student achieves a reading score at or above the 8.0 grade equivalency reading level.

(3) After one year without a level gain, an initial review will be completed by the facility education team including, but not limited to, the instructor(s), the Education Director, and the student's institution counselor. This review will identify what prevented the student from achieving a level gain (for example, outside factors or instructional practices). After this initial review, the student will be included in developing an education plan for moving forward. These reviews will continue each year of no level gains.

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Or. Admin. Code § 291-113-0035

CD 10-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 5-5-78; CD 14-1978, f. & ef. 7-21-78; CD 4-1980, f. & ef. 3-28-80; CD 27-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 6-30-81; CD 56-1981, f. & ef. 12-10-81; CD 7-1986(Temp), f. 4-18-86, ef. 5-15-86; CD 24-1986, f. & ef. 8-5-86; CD 9-1994, f. 3-18-94, cert. ef. 4-1-94; DOC 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-2-03; DOC 11-2023, amend filed 05/24/2023, effective 5/24/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 421.084, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 423.085

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 421.084, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 423.085