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VRABE REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION National External Diploma Program

VRABE REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION National External Diploma Program. A high school completion Program for adults. VRABE Regional Adult Based Education. RECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS WHO: Are 17 years of age or older and withdrawn from high school Are highly motivated Are self-directed.

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VRABE REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATION National External Diploma Program

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  1. VRABE REGIONAL ADULT BASED EDUCATIONNational External Diploma Program A high school completion Program for adults.

  2. VRABE Regional Adult Based Education • RECOMMENDED FOR ADULTS WHO: • Are 17 years of age or older • and withdrawn from high school • Are highly motivated • Are self-directed

  3. National External Diploma Program (NEDP)Overview PROGRAM FEATURES: • Confidentiality • Flexible scheduling • Individualized weekly/bi-weekly appointments

  4. DEMONSTRATION OF SKILLS Adults will demonstrate performance-based mastery of high school level skills such as: • Cultural Literacy • Health • Civic Literacy and Participation • Consumer Awareness • Financial Literacy • 21st Century Workplace • Geography/History • Science • Technology

  5. “We are living in a world where what you can earn is a function of what you can learn.” - William J. Clinton

  6. COMPLETION TIME • Varies with each individual • Averages from six months to one year

  7. THE NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMOFFERS AVERNON REGIONAL ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA • Issued by Vernon Regional Adult Based Education • Recognized by employers • Accepted by institutions of higher learning

  8. Education for the 21st Century NEDP SEQUENCE 1. Appraisal Testing Tutors available 2. Diagnostic Phase Assessment of math, reading and writing skills Open diagnostics 3. Assessment Phase Online completion of competency skills

  9. Education for the 21st Century NEDP SEQUENCE – continued 4. Post-Task Assessment Phase (PTA’s) Online correction of skills not demonstrated 5. College and Career Competency Employment / Workforce Training Specialized Skills (volunteering, home management, entrepreneurship) Transition to Postsecondary

  10. Frequently Asked Questions Q. How long will it take me to get my diploma? • The average length of time is between six months to one year.

  11. FAQ Q. Do I have to be presently employed? • You do not have to be presently employed but, you must have a specialized skill (be a volunteer, entrepreneur, or manage a home).

  12. FAQ Q. Will my employer be told that I am getting a high school diploma? • This is a confidential program. The program is identified as a skills enhancement class in correspondence that might be sent to employers provided that the student approves.

  13. FAQ • Q. What days/nights are assessors available? • Staff is available Monday through Friday based on a mutually agreed upon schedule.

  14. FAQ Q. Will I have to take any tests? • There is an initial appraisal test to determine reading and math skills. Also, the first phase of the program has assessments in reading, math and writing.

  15. FAQ Q. What happens if I don’t meet the testing requirement? • Tutoring is provided to help you improve your skills in order to participate in the program.

  16. FAQ Q. How will I demonstrate my skills? • Skills will be demonstrated in practical ways such as: • Identifying and practicing informed research utilizing technology Writing: • Consumer complaint letter • Resume • Employment related email • Interpretation of information on the use of credit and finances

  17. For More Information Vernon Regional Adult Based Education Rockville Learning Center 33 West Main Street Vernon, CT 06066 Contact: Cynthia Magaldi, NEDP Coordinator 860-870-3703 cynthia.magaldi@vernonct.org Andrew K. Rockett, Regional Supervisor 860-870-6060 andrew.rockett@vernonct.org http://www.vrabe.org/Content/External_Diploma_Program.asp

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