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Created 11/21/11

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Monday 10:00 – 12:0012:30 – 3:001:00 – 3:00 5:30 – 8:00 6:00 – 8:00

Learning LABGED ClassGED Class – ScrogginsGED ClassESL Class

Tuesday Same as Monday

Wednesday Same as Monday but without ESL Evening Class

Thursday Same as Monday

Friday No Classes

What is Adult Education?

• Upgrade Your Math or Reading Skills• Earn Your GED• Learn English• Prepare for College

or Work Place• Enrich Your Life• Much more!

WE OFFER MORE THAN A GED

What are you

here for?

GOALS !!!

• What is your goal?

• Is your goal ACHIEVABLE ?

• Is your goal INCREMENTAL ?

• Is your goal MEASURABLE ?

A.I.M. – SETTING GOALS

A Achievable

I Incremental

M Measureable

A Achievable

I Incremental

M Measureable

NOW IT IS TIME TO ACHIEVE

What is one thing you hope to achieve by getting your GED?

How will this change your life?

What can a GED do for you?

• General Educational Development• 1 of 8 High School Diplomas is a GED• Accepted at colleges & most branches of military• GED graduate, on average, earns $8K more/year

than non graduate

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GED HISTORYGED HISTORY• Began in 1949• Estimated 15 million graduates of the program• Worldwide more than 800,000 adults take test every year• Five separate tests

– Writing Test– Social Studies– Science– Interpreting Literature– Mathematics

• Available in English, Spanish, French, large-print, audiocassette, and Braille• Who are some famous GED graduates?

– Bill Cosby– Michael J. Fox– Waylon Jennings– Mary Lou Retton– Dave Thomas – Wendy’s founder

• Began in 1949• Estimated 15 million graduates of the program• Worldwide more than 800,000 adults take test every year• Five separate tests

– Writing Test– Social Studies– Science– Interpreting Literature– Mathematics

• Available in English, Spanish, French, large-print, audiocassette, and Braille• Who are some famous GED graduates?

– Bill Cosby– Michael J. Fox– Waylon Jennings– Mary Lou Retton– Dave Thomas – Wendy’s founder

Overview of Tests

• TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)

• OPT (Official Practice Test)

• GED (General Educational Development)

• Determines your overall skill level.• Identifies strengths & weaknesses to create a study

program for YOU.• Retesting is conducted periodically to check your

progress.

TABETest for Adult Basic Education

Start where you are…

PROGRESS TOWARD GED

OPTOfficial Practice Test

• Five Tests– Language Arts Reading– Social Studies– Science– Language Arts Writing– Math

• Highest score possible is 800 points.

• To be “certified” to take GED test – need at least 410 points on EACH test AND average of 450 points overall = 2250 points

• Exposes you to GED level questions and time limits

Let’s look at the GED test information.

(everyone should have a copy of the Newspaper)

GEDGeneral Educational Development

• Just like OPT, but twice as long

• Same score requirements

• Only retest in the subjects you don’t pass

• 7 hours, 5 minutes long

• GED test fee is $60 for entire battery (or $30 per sub-session)

STEPS TO OBTAINING YOUR GEDSTEPS TO OBTAINING YOUR GED

LEARNING STYLES

DO YOU KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

Different Learning Styles

• Visual Learners – learn by seeing and looking

• Auditory Learners – learn byhearing and listening

• Kinesthetic Learners – learn by experiencing and doing

LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS/ADAPTATIONS

LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS/ADAPTATIONS

• We can provide accommodations and adaptations based on DOCUMENTATION.

• How?– Medical Doctor– IEP (Individual Education Plan) from High School– Documentation by a licensed psychologist– Vocational Rehabilitation documentation

LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…….

• We can provide accommodations and adaptations based on DOCUMENTATION.

• How?– Medical Doctor– IEP (Individual Education Plan) from High School– Documentation by a licensed psychologist– Vocational Rehabilitation documentation

LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…….

What are Accommodations?

• Extra time given on the GED test– 1 ½ times– 2 times

• Scribe• Calculator for Part I of the Math• Use of talking calculator• Audiocassette recording of test• Private Room for testing

What are Adaptations?

• Color filters to see print better• Large pen to write • Magnifier to see print better• Squeeze balls or fidgety items for attention

issues• Large print• Reading glasses• Typoscope

YOUR CHALLENGE AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Attend Class Regularly• Prepare for Class• Perceive instructors as experts• Adhere to a study routine• Learn good study strategies• Take responsibility for your own learning

*The average full-time college freshman course load: 22 tests, 2 oral presentations, 13 formal papers, 20 quizzes, 3674 pages of reading – Are you Prepared???

• Attend Class Regularly• Prepare for Class• Perceive instructors as experts• Adhere to a study routine• Learn good study strategies• Take responsibility for your own learning

*The average full-time college freshman course load: 22 tests, 2 oral presentations, 13 formal papers, 20 quizzes, 3674 pages of reading – Are you Prepared???

STUDENT CONTRACT

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TIME MANAGEMENT1. Be Organized.

2. Plan Ahead (Schedule it and it will happen!)

3. Prioritize Your Tasks.

4. Avoid Overload.

5. Practice Effective Study Techniques.

6. Be Able to be Flexible.

7. Have a Vision (why are you doing all of this?)

ATTENDANCE AND REWARDS(Insert your centers attendance and/or incentive plan)

ATTENDANCE AND REWARDS(Insert your centers attendance and/or incentive plan)

Hours for attendance earned by:Attending Class

Completing and turning in Homework Assignments

Participating in on-line study through ITTS, GED Connection and other various programs

Working in computer lab toward GED or NCRC Certificate

Hours for attendance earned by:Attending Class

Completing and turning in Homework Assignments

Participating in on-line study through ITTS, GED Connection and other various programs

Working in computer lab toward GED or NCRC Certificate

Career Readiness Program

F R E E !!• WIN

• WorkKeys Assessment

• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

For Students who would like to add another level to their resume when looking for a job…..

You may earn aSilver or Gold

Career Readiness Certificate

Study through the online program – WIN then take the WorkKeys Assessment in three areas:

• Applied Math• Reading for Information

• Locating Information

For Students who would like to add another level to their resume when looking for a job…..

You may earn aSilver or Gold

Career Readiness Certificate

Study through the online program – WIN then take the WorkKeys Assessment in three areas:

• Applied Math• Reading for Information

• Locating Information

Let’s Do the Following:Let’s Do the Following:

• Create Email Account www.hotmail.com

• Review ITTS Program www.wgcontemporary.com

• KET Connection Website www.fastforwardky.com

• Create Email Account www.hotmail.com

• Review ITTS Program www.wgcontemporary.com

• KET Connection Website www.fastforwardky.com

WE’VE COVEREDWE’VE COVERED• Power Point Presentation and Introductions• Names (table tents)• Staff and program offerings• Times and days learning center is opened• Goal Setting• History of the GED (newspapers)• TABE, OPT & GED test information, your TABE scores• Learning Styles• Learning Accommodations/Adaptations• Student Contract of Commitment• Time Management• Attendance and Incentives• Work Keys and NCRC (sign up sheet)• Email account, sign-up and review ITTS, & GED Connection• GED Graduation (June 2012)• Orientation Scavenger Hunt

Congratulations Graduate!GED Graduation is held

every Spring.

Family and Friends will gather to celebrate and honor your success.

Notification will be sent to you in April about graduation dates/times.

GED Graduation is held every Spring.

Family and Friends will gather to celebrate and honor your success.

Notification will be sent to you in April about graduation dates/times.

ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNTCAN YOU FIND YOUR WAY?

REFLECTION/EVALUATION

• What did you learn?

• Would you like more information?

• What did you like?

• What would you change?

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS