NRS Manual, New York State, 2004
Each chapter is available for individual download as a PDF file.
Chapter 1: NRS Manual Overview
- Using the New York State NRS Manual
- A Brief History of the NRS
- The Importance of the NRS Implications for Funding
- An Overview of NRS Measures
- Federal, State, and Local Responsibilities
Chapter 2: Automated Individual Student Record System
- Introduction
- National Reporting System
- Data Flow Specifications
- Local Program Data Roles and Responsibilities
- NYSED Policy on Data Collection Systems
- New York State’s Individual Student Record Form (ISRF) and Instructions
Chapter 3: Development of Individual Education and Employment Preparation Plans
- Introduction
- Minimum Requirements for an IEEPP
- The Goal Setting Process
- The New York State Adult Career Plan
Chapter 4: Assessment Practices
- Introduction
- The Rationale for Standardized Assessment
- Mandated Tests in New York State
- Educational Functioning Levels
- Pre- and Post-testing
- Developing an Effective Testing Schedule
- Assessment Guidelines
- Qualifications for Testing Staff
- Introduction
- Follow-Up Methods
- Follow-Up Requirements
- Core Outcome Measures
- Secondary Measures
- Procedures for Conducting Surveys
Chapter 6: NRS Data Submission
- Introduction
- NRS Data Submission Scope and Parameters
- NRS Data Submission Process
- NRS Data Submission Timeline
- NRS Data Submission Format
- Protecting Students’ Privacy
- How NRS Data Is Used
- Introduction
- Data Quality
- Uses of Data
- Accountability and Corrective Action
- The Program Improvement Process
- Introduction
- Staff Development Audience and Curriculum
- NRS Staff Development
- ASISTS® Staff Development
- Non-ASISTS Users Staff Development
- Assessment Staff Development
- Staff Development Resources
Appendices
New York State’s Individual Student Record Form (ISRF) and Instructions (Appendix A)
Sample IEEPP (Appendix B)
Career Plan Publications Order Form (Appendix C)
Sample Local Follow-Up Survey (Appendix D)
Sample Follow-Up Log (Appendix E)
FY05 updates to NRS Manual
Chapter 3: Development of Individual Education and Employment Preparation Plans
Chapter 4: Assessment Practices
Chapter 6: NRS Data Submission
