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Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS)

Update - 5th Edition 2012 GED Test Series

Acknowledging that the significant movement towards more rigorous academic standards for high school graduation has an impact on the GED, the GEDTS will be working to align the GED test with the needs of GED recipients to ensure that they are career and college ready.

The decision to delay the 5th Edition 2012 GED series does not mean that in the future the GED will not change. In fact, the goal of the delay is to ensure that GED recipients can demonstrate that they are able to meet the more rigorous academic standards expected of a high school graduate.

GEDTS indicates the introduction of a "new program" called GED 20/20, which will be introduced in early 2010. Please note that GED 20/20 will not affect any part of the 2010 GED test series which will be available to examinees on 1/2/2009.

A pilot project to use computerized GED testing is slated to begin in 2010. The pilot will look at issues related to accessibility, cost and the use of a computerization version of the tests. GEDTS is also looking at the use of adaptive technology for special needs accommodations.

GEDTS is preparing a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document that will be available the week of 10/19/09 and which will be updated regularly.

Finally, I know many of you are wondering how this affects your classes and future plans. ACLS encourages you to continue providing ABE and ESOL classes that provide instruction consistent with the academic rigor in math, reading and writing that all adult learners need in order to successfully transition to their "next steps" in college, further training, at work or in the community.

Please review the attached press release and if you do have any questions or concerns, please contact me either by e-mail at rderfler@doe.masss.edu or by phone at 781-338-6604.

Thank you.