GED

General Educational Development (GED)

GED Fastrack

GED Online

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General Educational Development (GED)

This program provides the opportunity for adults to complete high school requirements and achieve a State of Florida High School Diploma. The GED preparatory classes include the five areas of study writing skills, social studies, science, reading skills and mathematics. The GED test is given weekly in one of five testing centers district-wide.

For more information contact
Sandra Caruso (561) 434-8712
ABE/GED Specialist
carusos@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

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GED Fastrack

What is GED Fast Track? GED Fast Track is an accelerated class developed to prepare students for GED Testing.


The GED Fast Track program is designed for adults who are nearly ready to take the GED Tests but need to improve specific skills in order to be successful. The course will provide the opportunity to take the Official GED Practice Test and hone in on targeted skills including test-taking strategies and the use of the scientific calculator.

Who is eligible? Students who score a 10.0 Grade Equivalent or higher on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Level D, in Reading, Language and Math.

When are classes held? The class is 12 hours long and is completed in one week. Attached is the GED Fast Track schedule, locations and room numbers for the rest of the year. Please make sure you refer students to a convenient location. Copies of the Referral Form, Student Syllabi, Schedule, and Brochure may be viewed by clicking on one of the following links:

Referral Form, Student Syllabi, Schedule, and Brochure

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents. You may download it for free by clicking here.

To find a testing location near you contact Dora Rodriguez - rodriguezdo@palmbeach.k12.fl.us or call 434-8712 .

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GED Online

24/7 access to your GED class via the internet!

GED Online is an Internet-based interactive course designed to prepare students for academic and personal success through obtaining a State of Florida High School Diploma. This program strives to reach those students who cannot make it to regularly scheduled classes due to work or family obligations, transportation problems, and/or health issues, etc.

GED Online is tuition free and provides students with the opportunity to learn 24/7, 365 days a year from the convenience of a computer. This unique learning experience allows instructors to communicate regularly via telephone and email to provide individualized instruction and accommodate the diverse learning styles of the learners.

To be eligible for the GED Online Program, a prospective student must:

• Score 9.0 or higher on the Level D reading portion of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
• Have a valid email address and a computer with Internet access and required minimum specifications
• Commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week in an Internet-based interactive course

Information regarding the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is available from the Division of Workforce Development on the Florida Department of Education website.

http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/pdf/TABE_book4web.pdf

For more information, contact:

Yesenia (Jessie) Colon
(561) 629-8548
Palm Beach Virtual Community School
colony@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Diane Owens
(561) 346-6815
GED Online Coordinator
owensd@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

GED Online Registration Procedures

1. All prospective GED Online students must score 9.0 or higher on the Level D reading portion of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). To determine if a student qualifies for GED Online, an appointment for the TABE can be arranged at one of the following community school locations:
    

   Central Area:	Palm Beach Virtual Community School Diane Owens (561) 346-6815
   North Area:	Palm Beach Gardens Community High Arty Falk (561) 775-7228
   South Area:	Olympic Heights Community High Michael Klein (561) 852-6904
   West Area:	Seminole Ridge Community High Doorga Chajulal (561) 422-2673

2. Complete and sign the following enrollment forms. Bring the completed forms to the testing appointment.
   GED Enrollment Forms

1. Adult Education Registration Form

2. Adult Education Course Enrollment Form

3. Virtual Education Online Registration Form

4. Palm Beach County Net Consent Form

3. After TABE scores are verified, the registrar faxes the enrollment forms and TABE scores to the Virtual Community School Office.
    
4. New student information is sent to the online teacher. The online teacher contacts the new student with a personal phone call and welcome email with the access information, user name, and password to the GED Online Program within 2 - 3 business days.
    
5. The online teacher guides the student with frequent communication via telephone, email, and coursework feedback.

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