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ABE UPDATE 2008

This update highlights the achievements and impacts of the West Virginia Adult Basic Education (WV ABE) program, including employment goals met, postsecondary enrollment, GED test results, and computer skills obtained. It also discusses program highlights, policy revisions, online registration for the GED test, and the issuance of Governor's Career Readiness Certificates. Additionally, progress made in middle college programs, technology grants, e-learning, and GED college scholarships are mentioned. The update concludes with upcoming events and a reminder to take a breath and embrace the new year.

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ABE UPDATE 2008

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  1. ABE UPDATE 2008 Building Skills for Success

  2. ACHIEVEMENTS Area of Impact Number of Adults • Met employment goals 1217 • Entered postsecondary 546 • Took the GED test 5102 • Passed the GED test 3406 • Obtained computer skills 3909

  3. ACHIEVEMENTS • SPOKES • WORKPLACE EDUCATION • ESL

  4. HIGHLIGHTS • New ABE application process • All program had to reapply • All applications were read and rated by two readers. • Results • All programs were refunded • Some reductions were made

  5. HIGHLIGHTS • WV Board of Education Policy 2444.4 Revised

  6. HIGHLIGHTS • HB 4477 passed by legislature

  7. WV IS THE FIRST TO TRY IT • GED Wizard • Online Registration for the GED test

  8. WV ISSUES NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE The Governor’s Career Readiness Certificates are issued. • Gold 73 • Silver 206 • Bronze 232

  9. PROGRESS • MIDDLE COLLEGE • 3 NEW SITES • TECHNOLOGY GRANTS • 21 REQUESTS – ALL GRANTED • E- LEARNING http://wvde.state.wv.us/pd/elearning/courseschedule.php • ONLINE BOOK CLUB http://wvabe.wetpaint.com/page/WVABE+Book+Club

  10. SUCCESSES • GED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS • 18 AWARDED FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR • THE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

  11. CHANGES • EDP • DISTANCE EDUCATION

  12. CHANGES • Quarterly datamatch with GED testing/BEP • New website address • http://wvde.state.wv.us/abe/

  13. COMING EVENTS • October 8-10, 2008 • Pipestem State Park

  14. HOPE YOU ARE READY TO JUMP INTO THE NEW YEAR!

  15. REMEMBER TO BREATHE

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