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The
General Educational Development Program, or G.E.D., is another way to
obtain a high school diploma. Most businesses, colleges, and technical
schools recognize the G.E.D. as representing the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
*Students can begin G.E.D. classes at age 16 with parental approval,
but must be 17 years of age and officially withdrawn from school for
six months to take the G.E.D. test. New Haven Adult Education offers
G.E.D. classes at convenient locations throughout the city. Day and
evening classes are offered in English or Spanish. While all G.E.D.
classes are free, there may be a cost to take the actual test, see below.
Upon entering the program, students take a CCS placement test to determine
which academic areas they need to improve upon. If the CCS appraisal
score is high enough, they may take the G.E.D. practice test. Class
time is spent studying the five subject areas that are on the G.E.D.
test: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Reading and the Arts,
and Math. Committed students can progress rapidly through the program.
The Center has three fully equipped computer labs. G.E.D. classes use
computers for computer assisted learning programs, word processing and
the Internet.
Am
I Eligible to take the GED Exam?
Adult Education is open to all people 16 years of age, and older, who
are not officially enrolled in a daytime public school program.
What
Will Be On The GED Exam?
The actual G.E.D. test consists of 5 timed tests which cover the following
areas: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Reading and the Arts,
and Math (includes use of calculator). The G.E.D. test can be taken
in English or Spanish. A State of Connecticut High School Diploma is
awarded to those scoring 2250 points or more on the test with at least
410 points in each subject area and an average score of 450. The
G.E.D. test is divided into two Saturday sessions which begin at 8:00
AM. To register for the test, you must have already taken a practice
test.
Do
I Need To Take A Practice Test First?
It is strongly suggested that you take a practice exam to see where
you are in terms of your course of study and your chances of success.
Practice G.E.D. tests are by appointment only. Please see a counselor
to make an appointment. When you enroll in the G.E.D. preparatory program,
your teacher will assist you in signing up for the practice test.
Where
Can I Get An Application?
Applications for the G.E.D. test can be made in person at the Center
at 580 Ella Grasso Boulevard. There is no charge for veterans or persons
under 21 years of age. A $13.00 non-refundable fee is charged for applicants
21 years old and over, each time one registers for the test.
Special
Arrangements
Special arrangements for G.E.D. testing can be made for persons with
disabilities. For more information call: Carl Paternostro (860) 807-2110.
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Adult
Education classes are taught at the following locations Call the Center on Boulevard at 492-0213 for additional sites and further information. |
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Adult Education Center |
Casa
Otonal |
Crossroads |
CT
Work/One Stop |
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Easter
Seals |
Dwight Community |
Family Alliance |
Farnam
Court / Ana Sellers Comunity Cen. |
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Fellowship Place |
Grant
Street Partnership |
Hospital of St. Raphael |
Interfaith Refugee Ministry |
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JRI |
Jewish
Home for the Aged |
Job
Corps |
Junta
Community Action Agency |
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Newhallville Community |
PERCO |
Project
APOYO |
Project
Green |
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Quinnipiac
Terrance |
Salvation Army |
Varick
Church |
Wilson Library |
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Yale New Haven Hospital |
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*If you are an Advanced G.E.D. student and are almost ready to take the G.E.D. exam, we have tutors available to help you over that final hurdle. Please speak to a counselor at the Adult Education Center for requirements, availability and times of these tutors.
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The
G.E.D. test is divided into two Saturday sessions. Tests begin at 8:00 AM Applicants must apply in person at the Center. Please bring photo identification. Call the Center at 492-0213 for additional sites and further information. |
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Month |
Dates |
Spanish
Offered |
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September 2008 |
6 and 13 |
Yes |
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October 2008 |
4 and 11 |
No |
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November 2008 |
1 and 8 |
Yes |
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December 2008 |
6 and 13 |
No |
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January 2009 |
10 and 17 |
Yes |
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February 2009 |
7 and 14 |
No |
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March 2009 1st session |
7 and 14 |
Yes |
April 2009 |
March 28 and April 4 |
No |
May 2009 |
2 and 9 |
Yes |
June 2009 1st session |
6 and 13 |
Yes |
June 2009 2nd session |
20 and 27 |
No |
July 2009 |
11 and 18 |
No |
August 2009 |
No Testing |
No Testing |
General
Education Development (G.E.D.)
The focus of the G.E.D. program is to prepare students to pass the (remove
new) G.E.D. test. Preparation includes problem-solving skills in the
five (5) subject areas of language arts reading, language arts writing,
social studies, science, and mathematics. Classroom instruction is supplemented
by computer-assisted instruction with a G.E.D. interactive computer
program.
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Adult
Basic Education
ABE English and ABE Math classes are geared toward improving reading
skills as well as working on basic Math, English grammar and Writing
Skills, Science, and Social Studies (remove and literature). In addition,
students use computer-assisted software in the computer lab. Students
advance to G.E.D. classes after successful completion of ABE material.
ABE classes are also offered in Spanish.
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Resource
Lab
The Resource Lab, is staffed by certified teachers, can provide additional
help in math and writing skills to motivated students. Instruction takes
place at 1:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and is individualized and
self-paced. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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Teen
Parent's Outreach Program
The focus of this program is parenting, family literacy and G.E.D. preparation.
Young mothers or fathers with small children under the age of 5 attend
multi level G.E.D.classes, Parenting classes, Life Skills classes and computer instruction while their children are cared for
in a fully equipped nursery. Students learn parenting and social development
skills at the same time they are studying for their G.E.D. test.
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Day
Classes *Evening
Classes *Check the Table of Contents for other sites and times |