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The Community
A Newsletter for GED Testing Professionals and Adult
Educators
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May 2010
Feature Stories
Economic Impact of GED
Testing
GED graduates don’t just change their own lives; they
play a new role in their communities as well. It’s important to
include the economic benefits and returns of GED testing when discussing
the program with colleagues, policymakers, educators and other opinion
leaders. GED Testing Service has recently been using information
provided in reports from The Alliance for Excellent Education and The
Community Service Society. We wanted to share them with you so you also
have this information on hand when you need it.
The Alliance for Excellent Education and the Campaign for High School
Equity are tweeting the economic impact of graduating the high school
dropouts in each state. You can view the results online for the 50 largest cities or follow the conversation on
Twitter using @All4Ed or @HSequity.
Do you know about other reports like this? Send them our way! We are
always collecting research reports on this and other GED testing topics
and appreciate your help in keeping things up to date. Email GEDTSCommunications@ace.nche.edu
with the link or attachment included. Thanks!
Usability Study Overview
Published
As part of the computer-based testing pilot, GED Testing Service
commissioned a usability study to learn more about GED test-takers and
the GED Test. Working with Pearson VUE, a global leader in
computer-based testing, the usability study was intended to evaluate and
establish ease-of-use standards for a computer-based GED Test.
To learn more about "ease-of-use" and the preliminary results of the
study, read the full Usability Study report and the Usability Study
Overview available on GED AccessPoint (Request a copy from your GED
Administrator). This document, produced jointly by GED Testing Service
and Pearson VUE, describes what was learned from the study and the next
steps forward for the computer-based GED Test.
Examiner's Corner
Just in Case!
Each GED testing center must have an emergency plan accessible
to all GED Examiners at the test center and all addendum sites. A copy
of the emergency plan must also be sent to the jurisdiction’s GED
Administrator. An emergency plan must include written safety procedures
and identify responsible personnel for managing any contingency.
For more information regarding creating emergency plans refer to the GED
Polices and Procedures Manual (2008) section 3.11.
About the GED Test
Comparability Study
As we mentioned in last month's newsletter, GED Testing Service has
started its comparability study with 11 states. The comparability study
is being used to ensure that the computer-based tests and
paper-and-pencil tests are comparable measures of a test-taker's
knowledge.
As of June 3rd, 1,081 tests had been delivered reaching 12 percent of
our goal. An additional 937 tests have been scheduled through the end of
June. To learn more about the computer-based testing pilot at GED
Testing Service, visit our web page dedicated to the project at www.GEDtest.org/CBTPilot.
Marketing the GED Testing Program
Ad Council and Dollar
General Campaign on the Horizon
GED Testing Service recently became involved in a national campaign to
generate awareness about GED testing and the support available for
adults to take the first step. GED Administrators in every jurisdiction
were invited to a presentation with the Ad Council to learn more about
the program in its current state. More details will be provided to the
entire GED testing community, including those on this newsletter
list, as the campaign is finalized.
Know someone who will want to get the news about this campaign
first-hand? Encourage them to sign up for The Community online at:
www.GEDtest.org/thecommunity.
Share GED Information Through Video
GED Testing Service put together a series of informational videos for
test-takers to learn about the GED testing program. Access these videos
on our web site or YouTube Channel and share them with adults as they
come in for information about the test. Or, you can give out the
web site for test-takers to go home and look it up themselves.
Web sites: www.GEDtest.org/YouTube or www.GEDtest.org/FAQ.
The top videos are featured on the GED Testing Service home page and
include: 1) What is the GED Test? 2) What
do I need to pass the GED Test? and 3) How
can I study for the test?
These are just a few of the videos created to explain the most
frequently asked questions about GED testing. GED Testing Service will
be recording these videos in Spanish and posting them on the YouTube
Channel over the summer. For more information or questions, please email
GEDTSCommunications@ace.nche.edu.
Local News
GED Graduation Ceremony Bittersweet as State Funding
Threatens Programs
Students credit adult education program with helping them earn
credential. One graduate plans to attend college and pursue a career in
the medical field; another plans to use his education to help his son
grow and learn. Read the full story.
GED Grads an Inspiration to Others
In only its third year holding a GED graduation ceremony, LSC-Montgomery
recognizes the accomplishments of its students. Two students won $500
scholarships to continue studying at LSC-Montgomery. Read the full story.
We Need Your Help!
To submit your own stories about local GED stories about
success in preparation, testing or innovative ideas in action related to
the GED testing program, send the link and any associated pictures to help@GEDtestingservice.com.
Last Month
Did you miss the April edition
of The Community? Here are the most-read stories from last
month:
- Now
Available: Crossing the Bridge Year 1 Postsecondary Study
- Fall
2010 Studies to Tryout New Items and Equate New Official GED Practice
Tests
- What
is a testing irregularity and how does an examiner report an
incident?
- Call
for Nominations! 2010 GED Testing Service Awards
- On
the Record about Misleading Online Testing Programs
- This
Could Be Your Student! Nominate GED Grads for Missouri Nursing
Scholarship
Local Headlines
Ohio
GED credential common thread among very different
stories.
Florida
Without pomp, despite circumstances, they
celebrate
MDRC Overview
GED credential earners included in positive results from
Youth ChalleNGe evaluation
Tennessee
High school drop-out gets GED [credential] after 23
years
Texas
GED grads an inspiration to others
Montana
Residents tell story of success after GED Test
Maine
Man earns degree in industrial tech at age 76
Colorado
GED grads gifted with knowledge
Louisiana
Adult graduates overcome obstacles for education
Texas
First father and son to earn GED credentials
together
Pennsylvania
Adult educators laud life-changing success
Texas
GED grad turned designer impresses others with his
drive
Prince Edwards Island (Canada)
Promotional efforts cited for 24 percent increase in
testing
Texas (video)
Woman earns GED credential, opens up wedding planning
business
North Carolina
Award Winner: "My Success Began with Failure"
Virginia
Middle College provided hope
Texas
Laredo student accomplishes her dream
Colorado
"Showing up, that's half the battle"
Wyoming
Adult learner wins national award
Alabama
GED graduates turn attention to college, successful
careers
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