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General Information
PassGED
Provides online resources and information on GED testing, official testing sites, financial aid and student support. Includes links to support agencies and services.
Leonard's Movie
http://www.passGED.com
541-740-4717
Questions@passGED.com
ACE, GED Testing Service
Provides official information for prospective test takers, links to resources, sample test questions, test site information, news and statistics.
www.gedtest.org
202.939-9490
ged@ace.nche.edu
PBS Television
Broadcasts GED courses and offers some free online courses. Check local television guide or this link for resources or broadcast times:
www.pbs.org/literacy
Project IDEAL
Consortium for effective distance education programs for adult learners: training materials, web tools, tech support in teacher training, research design, data. www.projectideal.org/
Online Forums
Literacy Link Forum
A forum featuring expert guests who discuss literacy issues and answer questions from users. Forum Link
PassGED Forum
Provides open message board for GED students, adult learners, instructors and supporters. Exchange information, ask questions, share successes, and discuss problems and solutions.
Forum Link
Questions@passGED.com |
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Learning Resources
GED Newsletter
Free learning resources and tips for GED students, offered by GED instructor Leonard Williams. To Subscribe
Learning Styles
NCSU offers a free online test to help students define their learning styles. Quick Test
Online Workshop
Improve Study Skills, offered through Virginia Tech. Workshop
Word Help
An online dictionary and reference site.
www.dictionary.com
Project Connect
Online information and lessons for ESL students. Sponsored by PBS.
Click for Connect
Adult Learning
Free interactive activities to improve reading skills, offered by California Distance Learning Project. http://www.cdlponline.org/
All About Math
The Math Forum at Drexel
Forum offers information, answers questions and provides links to interactive online resources
Math Forum
Calculator
Learn more about the calculator used for the GED test, from The Math Forum at Drexel.
Calculator Resources
Sherman’s Test Advice
Professor Sherman of PassGED answers study questions and offers study advice and test tips. Sherman’s Advice |
More Learning Resources
Taking Notes
Sweetbriar College provides detailed information on taking notes, an excellent study skill.
Notes
Fact Monster provides a basic but thorough guide to note-taking. Monster Notes
GED Test Resources
ACE, GED Testing Service
Provides official information for prospective test takers, links to resources, sample test questions, test site information, news and statistics.
www.gedtest.org
202.939-9490
ged@ace.nche.edu
PassGED
Provides test overview, with a guide to all test sites and test site contacts.
PassGED
GED State Contacts
For GED military contact, contacts for US Territories and others.
Click Here
For a directory of Canada contacts, Click Here.
Sample Test Questions
ACE provides sample test questions.
Click Here.
Essay Test
The University of Texas-Austin, Continuing Education Department, provides essay hints to help GED candidates get ready for the test.
Essay Hints
Practice Test
LearningExpress Library provides an interactive online learning platform of the GED practice tests. Access through library subscription, or registration required for trial.
LearningExpress Test |
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Educational Partners
Community Colleges
Most community colleges sponsor free or low-cost GED classes or adult education programs. Some colleges may even have distance-learning programs for students who have a difficult time attending classes. To locate the community college in your area, visit: Online College Directory
Public Schools
Contact local high schools or county Board of Education office to inquire about GED or adult education programs. An online directory listing 140,000 schools is available.
Schooltree Directory
Schooltree / GED
ACE, GED Testing Service
Provides official information and links to information and resources.
www.gedtest.org
202.939-9490
ged@ace.nche.edu
PassGED
Provides online resources, distance learning and information on GED testing, financial aid and student support. Includes links to support agencies and services.
www.PassGED.com
541-740-4717
Questions@passGED.com
Resource Directory
Project IDEAL
Consortium for effective distance education programs for adult learners: training materials, web tools, tech support in teacher training, research design, data. Locate where the Project is working in 13 states:
www.projectideal.org/
CAAL
The Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy has a national presence. A good resource for adult learners and their partners, with links to resources, research and support. Advance Literacy |
Library Partners
Public Library
Local public libraries are good resources for learning materials. GED study materials are probably available through your library’s loan program. Some libraries may even sponsor GED and adult education classes. Libraries are most often listed in the telephone directory under county listings or locate your library online: Public Libraries Directory
Online Library
Some libraries offer online resources. Visit libraries on the web through Web Junction.
Libraries on the Web
Nonprofit Partners
United Way
Your local United Way probably funds agencies that sponsor GED and adult education programs or others like Family Resource Centers to help with childcare, transportation, job training and education. To find a United Way in your community, call 211 or visit United Way Directory
Communities in Schools
CIS is an agency that often offers or supports programs for adult learners, including education, childcare, transportation, learning groups, tutors and mentors.
CIS Online
1-800-CIS-4KIDS
cis@cisnet.org
YouthBuild USA
In YouthBuild programs, unemployed and undereducated people 16-24 work toward their GED or high school diploma while learning job skills by building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people. Emphasis is placed on leadership development, community service, and the creation of a positive mini-community of adults and youth committed to success.
www.YouthBuild.org
617-623-9900
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Volunteer Partners
Volunteer Centers
Is there a Volunteer Center in your community? Volunteer Centers are excellent resources for adult learners. They have relationships with agencies and corporate sponsors that support education, adult learners and families. Centers also have connections with volunteer tutors and mentors. Learn about your local volunteer center through a member directory at
The Points of Light Foundation
202-729-8000
info@PointsofLight.org
Workforce Education Resources
Employers of Choice
By promoting access to the GED Tests, Employers of Choice get a more educated, more committed workforce, and can recruit motivated, career-minded candidates. Learn about this ACE program, read case studies, view employers:
ACE Employer Program
202-939-9490
employersofchoice@ace.nche.edu
Smart@Work
Essential Education / PassGED provides free guides to GED students, adult learners and their employers or supporters to get GED programs and adult education going in the workplace. Request a
Smart at Work Guide
541-740-4717
Michael@passGED.com
KET Enterprise
KET/PBS Literacy Link provides free and fee-based learning materials for employees and the workplace.
Workplace Essential Skills
800-354-9067
adulted@ket.org
WIA
Workforce Investment Act - provides services such as employment and training activities. Contact local Employment Security Commission.
Workforce Literacy
Free resources available through the Nat’l Institute for Literacy Workforce Education Special Collection |
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