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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 60 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements
Department of Education Assessment Specialist to sign the waiver form, DFA-WVW-40. The original waiver will be returned to the Case Manager for the participant’s file and a copy will be given to the participant. The Case Manager will record in the eligibility system that the Learning Needs Screening has been offered to the participant, but he has declined. If the participant indicates to the Case Manager that he wishes to decline to have the Assessment Specialist or full-time ABE teacher complete the Learning Needs Screening, the Case Manager must ask the participant to sign the DFA-WVW-40. However, the Case Manager must explain to the participant the importance of completing this screening and explain that the results of this screening could help provide further referrals and services to him. Refusal to sign the DFA-WVW-40 will not result in a sanction. 18.7.6.C TABE Testing The purpose of TABE testing is to measure basic academic skills such as reading, math, language, and spelling through real-life and academic questions. Scores are given in grade level equivalents. The Case Manager must schedule all Work-Eligible Individuals for TABE unless one of the exceptions listed below exists. Based on the elements measured by each test, as found below, the Case Manager determines which test is more appropriate. Copies of test results are to be requested for participants who have completed TABE, Work Keys, or other similar assessment testing at WorkForce West Virginia, ABE, One-Stop Centers, vocational training centers, etc. 18.7.6.C.1 Exceptions to Completing TABE Testing Exceptions to completing TABE testing include: NOTE: If a part-time ABE teacher administers the TABE, the Case Manager must schedule the participant in to have the Assessment Specialist administer the Learning Needs Screening. Besides the Assessment Specialists, only full-time ABE or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ABE teachers will complete the Learning Needs Screening. WV WORKS staff must not administer the Learning Needs Screening under any circumstances.