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State Plan AR FY26 - Original Submission Page of 31 112 ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? Participants are assessed during the orientation and the first meeting with assigned SNAP E&T provider. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. Assessment Process and Tools Used in SNAP E&T After a SNAP participant is referred to SNAP Employment & Training (E&T), an assessment is conducted by the third-party provider to identify the participant’s strengths, barriers, needs, interests, and appropriate program assignments. This personalized assessment helps tailor services that improve the participant’s employability and time to employment. Assessment Tools Commonly Used by Arkansas Providers Include: Barriers Assessment: Identifies obstacles such as transportation, childcare, lack of skills, health issues, or other factors that may affect participation or employment readiness. SNAP Intake Form: Collects background and demographic information relevant to SNAP and workforce program eligibility. Adult Education Intake: Documents education history, literacy, and foundational skill levels critical for planning training or education services. Interest Profiler: Uses occupational and career interest inventories (e.g., O*NET Interest Profiler) to assess participant preferences and align training opportunities accordingly. Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE): For participants seeking a GED or foundational skills development, the TABE assesses reading, math, and language proficiency levels.