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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? SNAP E&T coordinators are responsible to administer the assessments with SNAP E&T participants during their initial enrollment via CTPathways data management system. The assessment is built into CTPathways so it's one assessment for all providers. Also, CT State has their own individual assessment that coordinators use in addition to the standard assessment. Some providers request additional information from participants. The results are shared with E&T program staff on demand via CTPathways. The results are discussed with participants during their intake with coordinators, all information is stored in the CTPathways system and available to participants per their request. Colleges will make referrals to Adult Basic Ed and ESL prior to enrollment, if necessary. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. The assessment gathers information about the participant's past educational experiences and past and current employment history. The participants are asked to identify their strengths, skills and interests that will help them reach their career goal. Colleges may also do CASAS, TABE and ACT Workkeys Assessment testing prior to enrollment in which results are kept in participant’s paper files. The employability plan captures barriers to participation and goals. Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 22/96