High School Equivalency (HSE)
In New York State, there are four pathways to a High School Equivalency diploma....
TASC
24 College Credits
NEDP
Regents-HSE Exam
Announcements
TASC Examiner/Coordinator Training
The next NYSED TASC Examiner/Coordinator training for new testing staff will be held on September 13, 2018 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Room 5 A/B, Albany, NY.
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>>
NYSED TASC™ Test Coordinator and Examiner Training – Forms JKL – Register Now!
Please recall that all TASC™ Test Coordinators and Examiners, (but not Proctors), must participate in yearly test administration training from NYSED. In addition, they must watch the training webinars conducted by the test vendor, DRC. The DRC test administration training webinars are available now.
No TASC™ testing may occur without a Coordinator or Examiner, who has received updated yearly training. RETURNING examiners and coordinators need only attend face-to-face JKL training if they were unable to attend one of the January 2018 live NYSED webinars.
All NEW Coordinators and Examiners must complete face-to-face training with NYSED. These trainings are intended to give new hires a basic overview of the TASC™ Test, but the focus will be on NYSED testing policies and procedures.
The NYSED TASC™ Test face-to-face training for NEW Coordinators and Examiners will be offered quarterly. The next is scheduled for:
March 20th, 2017; 10:00am-3:00pm @ New York State Education Department, Albany.
Seats are limited; please contact HSE@nysed.gov (link sends e-mail) to request a registration form.
JKL Exchange and Testing Schedule 2018
The New York State Education Department announces the following schedule for the transition from the current TASC™ test forms, GHI, to the new TASC™ test forms, JKL.
- All testing on forms GHI must be completed by Saturday 1/13/18.
- There will be no PBT testing from 1/14/18 – 1/18/18.
- Test Centers will receive the shipments of the new JKL PBT forms on 1/17/18 – 1/18/18.
- PBT testing on forms JKL will commence on 1/19/18. • There will be no CBT testing (in ANY mode) from 1/14/18 – 1/15/18.
- English language CBT testing on forms JKL will commence on 1/16/18.
- Spanish language CBT testing on forms JKL will commence on 2/2/18. (No Spanish CBT 1/14/18 - 2/1/18.)
Please note that the LAST DAY TO TEST ON GHI forms is 1/13/18. Do not schedule a test session that begins prior to 1/13/18 and concludes after 1/13/18.
All Subtests for an individual examinee’s test session must be conducted on the same test form.
Details of the procedures for the transfer of test forms, and the transition to testing on TASC™ test forms JKL, will be forthcoming in the coming weeks.
Please contact the TASC Helpdesk for any clarification:
Toll-free telephone: 888.282.0589
Toll-free FAX: 877.800.9389
Contact us at: http://www.tasctest.com/contact-us.html
TCI students who were working toward the 24 college credit pathway for a New York State High School Equivalency diploma
On September 1, 2017, TCI College closed its doors.
If you completed 24 college credits as outlined in the Attachment J form. Please submit the completed form as directed.
If you have not completed 24 college credits as outlined in the Attachment J form, please see TCI’s information regarding partner institutions where you can earn the additional credits needed for High School Equivalency.
Questions regarding anything TCI transcripts and credits should be directed to TCI. If you have questions about your Attachment J application, please email: hse@nysed.gov.