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WELCOME TO (type program name)

Created 11/21/11. WELCOME TO (type program name). (Copy picture of program sign or logo). (Paste Picture of staff). STAFF (Type website). (LIST ALL STAFF, NAME, PHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS) (Type staff name, title) (phone #) (email address). What is Adult Education?.

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WELCOME TO (type program name)

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  1. Created 11/21/11 WELCOME TO (type program name) (Copy picture of program sign or logo)

  2. (Paste Picture of staff)

  3. STAFF(Type website) (LIST ALL STAFF, NAME, PHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS) (Type staff name, title) (phone #) (email address)

  4. What is Adult Education? • Upgrade Your Math or Reading Skills • Earn Your GED • Learn English • Prepare for Collegeor Work Place • Enrich Your Life • Much more!

  5. WE OFFER MORE THAN A GED What are you here for?

  6. GOALS !!! • What is your goal? • Is your goal ACHIEVABLE ? • Is your goal INCREMENTAL ? • Is your goal MEASURABLE ?

  7. A.I.M. – SETTING GOALS • A Achievable • I Incremental • M Measureable

  8. NOW IT IS TIME TO ACHIEVE What is one thing you hope to achieve by getting your GED? How will this change your life?

  9. 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

  10. Student Pictures (insert any student pictures of program/student events at your center)

  11. GED 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

  12. Overview of Tests • TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) • OPT (Official Practice Test) • GED (General Educational Development)

  13. TABE Test for Adult Basic Education • Determines your overall skill level. • Identifies strengths & weaknesses to create a study program for YOU. • Retesting is conducted periodically to check your progress.

  14. Start where you are…

  15. PROGRESS TOWARD GED

  16. 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

  17. Let’s look at the GED test information. (everyone should have a copy of the Newspaper)

  18. 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)

  19. STEPS TO OBTAINING YOUR GED

  20. LEARNING STYLES DO YOU KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

  21. Different Learning Styles • Visual Learners – learn by seeing and looking • Auditory Learners – learn byhearing and listening • Kinesthetic Learners – learn by experiencing and doing

  22. 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…….

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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???

  26. STUDENT CONTRACT • Paste copy of your centers student contract

  27. TIME MANAGEMENT 1. 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?)

  28. 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

  29. Career Readiness Program F R E E !! • WIN • WorkKeys Assessment • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

  30. 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 a Silver 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

  31. Let’s Do the Following: • Create Email Account www.hotmail.com • Review ITTS Program www.wgcontemporary.com • KET Connection Website www.fastforwardky.com

  32. WE’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

  33. 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.

  34. ORIENTATION SCAVENGER HUNTCAN YOU FIND YOUR WAY?

  35. REFLECTION/EVALUATION • What did you learn? • Would you like more information? • What did you like? • What would you change?

  36. QUESTIONS

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