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GED Preparation/Review Course
This GED Test preparation course includes a review of each GED test subject (Reading,
Writing, Social Studies, Science, Math) and discussion of specific test-taking strategies.
Tips for overcoming test anxiety are also included.
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GED Constitution Review
Prepare to pass the Illinois and U.S. Constitution test requirements for the GED.
Recommended for adults who have registered for the GED test, and those who have
previously attempted but not passed the Constitution test.
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GED-i (GED Online)
GED-i is an internet-based instructional program that may be utilized as a "standalone"
program or may be combined with traditional classroom instruction to help prepare
students for the GED test.
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Adult High School Diploma Program
Qualified adults, ages 16 and over, who have left high school prior to graduation
are assisted in meeting the requirements for obtaining their high school diplomas.
High school transcripts and an agreement with the high school are required. At intake,
the student must provide a written letter/ document indicating that he/she does
not intend to return to high school. Instruction is offered as independent study.
Weekly meetings are scheduled with the instructor to submit completed coursework
and take quizzes and tests, etc.
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Spanish GED (GED en Espanol)
The Spanish GED program provides instruction or review of all of the GED Test subjects
(reading, writing, social studies, science, math) and practice tests to prepare
students to pass the GED Test in Spanish. A bilingual instructor teaches the course.
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Adult Basic Education and Pre-GED
The Adult Basic Education and pre-GED classes are designed for out-of-school youth
and adults who are experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, math and/or
problem solving, as well as students with special learning needs including limited
English proficiency. Students are individually assessed from basic literacy to the
eighth grade level and monitored for progress into GED-level courses. Basic skill
and adult basic education classes offer small class sizes, computer-assisted instruction,
and individual or classroom tutors.
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"Stretch Out and Read" (SOAR Literacy Program)
Trained volunteer tutors are available to assist adults, ages 16 years and older,
who need assistance with reading, writing, and/ or English skills. Volunteers who
wish to conduct one-on-one, small group or classroom tutoring also receive training
through the SOAR program.
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