Starting in 2014, there will be a new GED^® test*. The current version of the GED^® test is expiring at the end of 2013 and your scores will expire too if you don't finish and pass the test by then.

http://www.gedtestingservice.com/finishtheged/

Remember to check out our Facebook page at:

http://westpiedmontregionaladulteducation.blogspot.com/

Did you vote today? 

It is not too late, most voting locations do not close until 7:00 PM tonight! 

Make your voice heard.

Let us make your DREAM a REALITY!

Get your GED certificate! Call us at 1-888-433-4255.

There are only 64 days until the end of 2012!  Make this YEAR be the

year you get your GED ! 

Give us a call:   1-888-433-4255

Can you take the Official GED Test Online?

More questions about taking the Official GED Test?

Give us a call at:  1-888-433-4255 

The new assessment is a stepping-stone to a brighter future

In 2014, GED Testing Service will unveil a new assessment that ensures the GED® testing program is no longer an endpoint for adults, but a springboard for more education, training, and better-paying jobs.

Want more information?  Check out the GED Testing Service Website!

Summer Break is almost over!!! Most Adult Education programs will be or already have started the Fall 2012 courses!

What are you waiting for? Call your local program now!

Franklin County Adult Education
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 211...4

Henry County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

...

Martinsville Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Education
For more information call, 1-434-432-7243

 

 

Check out this Success Story video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdsKvLz2W0Y&feature=player_embedded



What are you waiting for?  Give us a call!

Phone:  1-888-433-4255

Get one step closer to achieving more by preparing

with the Official GED Practice Test online!
http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/official-ged-practice-test-online

 

We are half way through summer breaks at most programs in the West Piedmont Region!! 

Give your local program a call to find out when they are in session this summer and to find out when the fall semester begins!

Do not wait, get your GED certificate now!

Give us a call: 1-888-433-4255

In 2014, GED Testing Service will unveil a new assessment that ensures the GED® testing program is no longer an endpoint for adults, but a springboard for more education, training, and better-paying jobs.

For more information click here!

 

One-Stop Shop

June 7, 2012 - 3:00am

By Paul Fain

The GED will soon attempt to measure college readiness as well as being the learning equivalent of a high-school diploma, thanks to an upgrade the GED Testing Service hopes will make it a substitute for the ACCUPLACER, a popular placement test used by community colleges.
Students who successfully complete a new college-readiness portion of the GED will have demonstrated that they don't need remediation or the ACCUPLACER, according to the service.

Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/06/07/new-ged-angles-be-substitute-popular-college-placement-test#ixzz1xokVrbh2
Inside Higher Ed

With the GED, Adults Find a Way to Move Forward

Georgia Kral | June 8, 2012 4:00 AM

As the graduates filed into the PS 218 auditorium in the Bronx on Wednesday night, donning bright blue caps and gowns, their friends and family clapped and cheered. Some clenched the strings of balloons emblazoned with “Congratulations Graduates.” Kids watched on, some distracted, some enthralled with the pomp and circumstance. Smiles graced many faces.


Read the rest of the article here!

Henry and Patrick County summer calendars have been posted on the blog,

check them out!!

 More program calendars will be posted soon!

Please remember that most programs in the West Piedmont Region have started operating on summer schedules this week!  If you have questions about your local program's schedule give us a call!

Keep an eye out for official calendars with each program's summer schedule on our blog!!!

Franklin County Adult Educationhttp://www.frco.k12.va.us/adult_education.html
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 2114

Henry County Adult Education
... http://www.henry.k12.va.us/Adult-Education.html
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

Martinsville Adult Educationhttp://www.martinsville.k12.va.us/
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Educationhttp://www.patrick.k12.va.us/index.cfm/topic/340
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Educationhttp://www.pcs.k12.va.us/abe/abe-links.htm
For more information call, 1-434-432-7234

GED Testing Service announces same price for New 2014 GED test as current GED test on computer! Learn more about the announcement here:

Pricing for the New GED Test (2014)

Ex-textile worker now a PHCC graduate

Ricky Hall of Oak Level shows the certificate in heating,

ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) he received from PHCC on Saturday.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

By PAUL COLLINS - Bulletin Staff Writer

After being laid off from his textile job in 2009, Ricky Hall of Oak Level thought he had hit a dead end and “had nothing to look forward to,” he said.

Hall, who was in his early 50s, had dropped out of Bassett High School in the 10th grade in 1975 to help take care of his invalid sister. He had worked more than three decades in hourly jobs at local textile mills, including eight years at Fieldcrest Mills and about 25 years for HanesBrands Inc. and its predecessor companies, including Pannill Knitting.

Check out the full article at:

http://tiny.cc/jpyaew

REMINDER!!!!!! REMINDER!!!!!! REMINDER!!!!!! REMINDER!!!!!!

The Official GED Test will change beginning January 1, 2014!

That means there are only 18 months left to take the current version of the GED test!

Questions? Call us at 1-888-433-4255

Check this out!


The Regional Adult Education Program of Lee, Scott, Wise and Norton Public Schools unveiled its first mobile application for tablets and phones running Google’s Android operating system.


Get the Race 2 GED App!

Visit the website for Regional Adult Education Program of Lee, Scott, Wise and Norton Public Schools at http://race2ged.org/

Check out FreeRice.com for FREE games that can help you study for the GED test!

How does playing the vocabulary game at Freerice.com help me?
Learning new vocabulary has tremendous benefits. It can help you:

•Better formulate your ideas
•Write more effective papers, emails and business letters
•Speak more precisely and persuasively
•Comprehend more of what you read
•Read faster because your comprehension improves
•Get higher grades in high school, college and graduate school
•In...crease your scores on tests like the SAT, GRE, LSAT and GMAT
•Improve your performance at job interviews and conferences
•Sell yourself, your services, and your products more effectively
•Be more successful in your job

Check out a recent press release from the GED Testing Service related to fraudulent "Online GED Certificates"!

  

Online GED Certificates

Many programs throughout the West Piedmont Region will have Spring Break next week! If you have any questions about operating hours give us a call! 1 888.433.4255

CONGRATULATIONS to those students who tested and passed during Super Saturday on March 24, 2012 hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education!

Thank you to all the staff that made it possible!

GED Testing Service, in conjunction with ACE, has filed a federal lawsuit to shut down a network of fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using the GED® trademark. These sites mislead adult learners and award false high school equivalency and GED® test credentials.
GED Testing Service has developed a public relations campaign to inform test-takers, third-party organizations, members of the media, GED Administrators™ and state adult education directors about the lawsuit. GED Testing Service went public with the suit this morning and was featured on The TODAY Show.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

As part of the campaign, GED Testing Service has created the first online repository where educators and test-takers can report suspicious websites. Visit www.GEDtestingservice.com/fraud to learn more.

CHANGES ARE COMING.......

REMINDER:  The Official GED Test will change on January 1, 2014!!!!

Changes are coming to the GED test!   Many testing centers are offering the GED test as a part of a pilot program for computer based testing.  Check out the article below about one such testing center.

March 8, 2012

Valley City Times - Record

By

Paul Riemerman

 

Esther Keeling smiles as she holds the GED certificate proving she has passed her first required test Wednesday in Valley City.

Esther Keeling was one of the first people in Valley City to be tested by computer for her General Educational Development certification Wednesday when the new program was unveiled at Valley City’s Sheyenne Valley Career and Technical Center.

Keeling “told me it was simple, fast and easy,” after taking the computerized test, said Allison Jennings, program manager for GED Testing Service based in Washington, D.C.

“You should have seen the look in Esther’s face when she saw she passed,” said center director Jeff Bopp.
Immediate feedback after taking the test is a major advantage of computerized GED testing, Jennings said.

Traditional GED tests are all done with pencil and paper.

People taking the GED test by computer get instant score reports on all tests except for English, which include writing which must be gone over by a human. “With pencil and paper testing, students have to wait weeks for results,” Jennings said.

Another advantage of the computerized version of the test is it can take less time. “You can take the test on your own time and leave when you’re done, or take the next test when you’re finished,” said Jennings.
The computerized GED testing program was introduced at Williston State College Tuesday, and the Valley City site was the second in North Dakota, Jennings said. “This is site No. 2 for North Dakota, and North Dakota was the fourth state in the nation. North Dakota is cutting edge,” with delivery of GED testing by computer. “It’s been great to work here,” Jennings said.

Along with being the second computerized site in North Dakota, the 140 to 160 computers that will be used for testing in North Dakota are all being built at the Valley City school and being installed by its students, Bopp said.

The Valley City center got a grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to build the computers, Bopp said.

One of the reasons for starting out small is “it gives us feedback. In 2014 when the new test is introduced it will only be delivered by computer, and we wanted to do it (computerized testing) now to make sure it is all running smoothly,” Jennings said.

GED is working with a company called Pearson Vue as its technical partner. Pearson put the pencil and paper test into a computerized version.

Bopp said the Valley City center has also been accepted as a testing center by Pearson Vue, meaning other computerized tests the company handles will be given in Valley City. “We’ve given a lot of tests to people in Grand Forks and Fargo.”

http://www.times-online.com/content/vc-second-nd-location-computer-geds

Good luck to those students testing during Super Saturday on March 24, 2012 hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education!

Did you miss the deadline? Give us to call to find out more information on upcoming Super Saturdays!

Give us a call: 1-888-433-4255

GED Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GED Testing Service answers your questions about testing, the diploma, and what you can do after the GED Test.

FACT: You must take the GED test in person at an Official GED Testing Center.

If you have received a GED diploma or you've taken what you think is the GED test online, please email  GEDTestingService@gmail.com if this has happened to you or someone you know.

Visit the Official GED Testing Service for more information!

Tomorrow is the last day to register for MATH Super Saturday

on March 10, 2012 in Patrick County!

Give us a call!  276-694-6542

HURRY!!!  It is not to late to register..........

The are numerous Super Saturdays being hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education this month!

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March10, 2012 in Patrick County

MATH & WRITING Super Saturday
Saturday March24, 2012 in Franklin County

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March 24, 2012 in Henry County / Martinsville

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March 24, 2012 in Pittsylvania County

Interested? Give us a call: 1-888-433-4255

Check out the GED Testing Service Learning Hub!!!



Did you know that nearly 38,000 people in our region do not have their high school diploma or GED credential?

Please help us spread the word that they can enroll in free classes and testing at all adult education centers in the cities of Martinsville & Danville, Franklin, Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties!!! Give me a call at 276-734-7468 today!!

SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!

The are numerous Super Saturdays being hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education this month!

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March10, 2012 in Patrick County

MATH & WRITING Super Saturday
Saturday March24, 2012 in Franklin County

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March 24, 2012 in Henry County / Martinsville

MATH Super Saturday
Saturday March 24, 2012 in Pittsylvania County

Interested? Give us a call: 1-888-433-4255

Remember all the programs in the West Piedmont Region have their class schedules posted on our official website.

Check it out! You may find you DO have time to go to class.
What are you waiting for?

SAVE THE DATE!!! The next Super Saturday for Mathematics hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education is.................

Saturday March 10, 2012!!! Interested? Give us a call: 1-888-433-4255

Did you know that every Adult Education program in the
West Piedmont Region hosts a graduation each year
for their GED® graduates? 

Do you want to be a part of the class of 2012? 
It is not too late, give us a call!

Phone: 1-888-433-4255

GED graduates: ‘We can do it!'

At the age of 56, Deborah Sizemore had the distinction of being the oldest student at the Bozeman Adult Learning Center to receive a GED during the 2010-2011 school year.

Read the full article!



It is not too late to register for the next Super Saturday on February 18th. Call us to find out what test subject we will be testing in this time!!!
If you are interested you can still register.....

What are you waiting for, call us: 1-888-433-4255

Did you see the West Piedmont Workforce Regional Adult Education video spot? 
Check it out, it is at the top of the blog!!

Check out this GED Test Fact Sheet!

http://www.gedtestingservice.com/learninghub

SAVE THE DATE!!! 

The next Super Saturday hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Education is.................

Saturday February 18, 2012!!!  Interested?  Give us a call:  1-888-433-4255

Keep an eye out for the next SUPER SATURDAY hosted by West Piedmont Regional Adult Edcuation!

One of the most important reminders about GED testing - the GED test is not online! Even when we start offering the GED test on computer, it will still be given IN person, AT a testing center. Let us know what you think of this video on the subject:

http://www.gedtestingservice.com/notonline

http://www.gedtestingservice.com

Remember our regional GED testing schedule is right here! 

Just click on a test to find out the time and location!

On Saturday January 28th, 2012 the New College Institute will host the "Writing" part of the official GED test! 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Let someone you care about know this! Encourage them to get their GED! 

For more information contact the West Piedmont Regional Transition Specialist by telephone:  1-888-433-4255 or Facebook Page 

Do you know what you need to pass the GED test?

What Do I Need to do to Pass the GED Test?

Find out if you are eligible to take the GED Test?

Am I Eligible?



With the upcoming changes being made to the GED® there may be some confusion of how and when you can take the test. 

Be sure to read "Truth About GED® Testing Online" so that you are informed!

Truth About GED® Testing Online

From the people who create the GED Tests: GED Testing Service_®

The GED Tests cannot be taken online.

If you take a test on the Internet that claims to be the GED Tests, it is not a legitimate program. Some people may find out later that it is an alternative diploma or that it is a diploma mill. Do your research before spending any money, and use the resources below to find out more.

Check Your School or Program for Accreditation

The GED Tests and GED credential have been administered by the Department of Education in each of the 50 U.S. states since 1974.

• Accreditation means that an educational program at a school meets certain levels of quality. Each state uses accrediting agencies to review educational programs and determine if the levels are met.
• Check your school's accrediting agency and make sure it is on the list of authorized accrediting agencies posted by your state department of education.

Is your New Year's Resolution to get your GED?

Check out more information about GED testing through ACENET's website or contact your local GED program:

Franklin County Adult Education
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 2114

Henry County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

Martinsville Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Education
For more information call, 1-434-432-7243

ACE | Introduction for GED Test-takers
www.acenet.edu
Millions of people have taken the GED Tests to get a better job, continue their education, or to feel better about themselves.

 

eLearnVA is an innovative statewide distance learning program for adults and youth. Learners use a variety of powerful online programs to prepare for taking the GED tests. Check it out!!!!

www.elearnva.com

We still have seats available for this Super Saturday!

Give us a call for more information: 1-888-433-4255

Calling all GED students! The next Super Saturday event is January 28th!!! We're looking for those students needing Writing to complete their GED's!

Check out a wonderful article about recent GED graduates in Martinsville, VA!

http://bit.ly/zyGwL2

Find out what you need to pass the GED test!

What do I need to do to pass the GED test?

www.freerice.com is a wonderful way in which you can have fun answering questions while at the same time, you are providing food and education for the needed!

WELCOME BACK!!

Most local Adult Education programs start their Spring classes this week or next week! 

Start your New Year out right, call and register to get your GED!

Franklin County Adult Education
http://www.frco.k12.va.us/adult_education.html
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 2114

Henry County Adult Education
http://www.henry.k12.va.us/Adult-Education.html
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

Martinsville Adult Education
http://www.martinsville.k12.va.us/
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Education
http://www.patrick.k12.va.us/index.cfm/topic/340
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Education
http://www.pcs.k12.va.us/abe/abe-links.htm
For more information call, 1-434-432-7243