High School Equivalency (HSE)
In New York State, there are four pathways to a High School Equivalency diploma....
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NYSED Required Training for NEW TASC™ Test Coordinator and Examiners
In-person training on administering the MNO series of TASC™ Tests.
Test Coordinators/Examiners who aren’t new – but have not yet trained on MNO series - are also eligible to attend the training.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: New York State Education Department, Main Entrance, 89 Washington Ave. Albany, NY
NYSED’s TASC administration trainings will provide new hires a basic overview of the TASC exam, but the focus will be on NYSED testing policies and procedures. For hands on training, it is best practice to “shadow” another examiner or coordinator after attending training, prior to officially administering the exam. We understand that this is not always possible and is at the discretion of the Test Center Administrator.
Seats are limited. Please register through the on-line webform.
Also, both new AND returning Examiners and Coordinators need to participate in DRC/TASC’s webinar series prior to the NYSED training to get a full overview of TASC administration.
DRC Webinars – Required before April 11, 2019:
- NY TASC Test MNO – Level 2 Registration & Scheduling
- NY TASC Test MNO – Level 2 Paper-Based Testing
- NY TASC Test MNO – Level 2 Computer-Based Testing
- NY TASC Test MNO – Level 2 Accommodations
- NY TASC DRC Insight Technical Training, Live Webinar
- TASC Test Refresher Comprehensive Training
Contacting the NYSED High School Equivalency (HSE) Office
HSE PHONE HOTLINE:
The HSE telephone hotline is open from 10 a.m. - 12 noon Monday through Friday
at 518-474-5906
HSE WEBSITE:
You may also find the information and forms at: TASC Test Information and Forms
HSE EMAIL:
For faster service, many questions can be answered quickly by email. The HSE office email address is: HSE@nysed.gov. Please clearly explain the issue and include your name and phone number in case we need to call you to obtain additional information.
HSE WALK-UP WINDOW:
HSE also operates a walk-up customer service window every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., except legal holidays, at the NYS Education Department (NYSED) in Albany. The address of the main Education Building (EB) is 89 Washington Avenue in Albany: Directions to NYSED in Albany
The HSE window is located on the first floor of the Education Building Annex (EBA), which is attached to the main Education Building. The entrance to the Annex is on Hawk Street (around the corner from the entrance to the main building).
NYSED TASC™ test Coordinator and Examiner NYSED Training - New Test Forms MNO – Register Now!
***There are separate trainings for NEW and RETURNING Coordinators and Examiners***
For NEW TASC Coordinators and Examiners, who have not completed in-person training with NYSED, TASC™ Test Training will be held in Albany on April 11, July 24, and October 16, 2019. This training is intended to give new testing staff a basic overview of the TASC Exam, but the focus will be on NYSED testing policies and procedures. All new and returning Coordinators and Examiners will need to participate in DRC/TASC’s webinar series each year.
It is best practice for new Coordinators and Examiners to “shadow” another Coordinator or Examiner prior to administering the TASC Test.
In-Person Training Session for NEW Coordinators and Examiners:
April 11, 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm
July 24, 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm
October 16, 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm
The New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234.
Please email HSE@NYSED.GOV for a NYSED TASC Test Administration Training registration form. We will not be able to accommodate participants who have not registered in advance.
Returning Coordinators and Examiners, who have previously participated in NYSED in-person TASC Test Administration Training, will be retrained via a live webinar. They do not need to attend in-person training again, but must participate in one live webinar to fulfill their yearly NYSED HSE test administration training requirement.
We will hold live trainings via webinar on the following dates:
2019 Dates to be Announced
Please register now by contacting HSE@NYSED.GOV.
Additionally, all Coordinators and Examiners must view the DRC MNO Test Form WebEx series which will be available December 4th-11th, 2018. These webinars will be recorded and made available at the TASC Test Secure Zone for those who are unable to participate live.
We will be doing in-person trainings for new TASC Coordinators and Examiners quarterly. The next in-person tentative training date will be in April 2019.
Please send all training related inquiries to HSE@NYSED.GOV
Fourth Pathway to a High School Equivalency Diploma Approved by Board of Regents
State Education Department Approves Regulation Changes to Add A New Pathway To A New York State High School Equivalency Diploma. For more information, click here>>
Seeking New NEDP Agencies
New York State is recruiting agencies interested in the NEDP program. Please contact the High School Equivalency (HSE) Office at HSE@nysed.gov, if interested. Provide your name, title, agency name and your email address in the communication.
On September 1, 2016, the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) became a third pathway to a New York State High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. The NEDP, administrated through Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS), is a complete assessment program that allows adults from age 18 to demonstrate transferable skills for which a New York State HSE diploma may be awarded.
For more information on NEDP, click here>>