The GED Testing Service website is getting a new look and a lot more! Late next month GED Testing Service’s two websites (GEDTestingService.com and GED.com) will merge under the GED.com web address. This new website will hold all the information educators, students and the general public need to know about the GED test program.

In addition to a cleaner, fresher look the new website will have dedicated sections for both educators and students on the same site — instead of having to toggle back and forth between GED.com and GEDTestingService.com like they do now. Both educators and students will experience a new and easier to use navigation that will help them find what they need when they need it.

Once you open the new GED.com page, educators will be able to access professional development materials without logging into an account. Our full library of classroom resources, webinars, assessment guides and more will be at your fingertips with just the simple click of the “Educators” tab on the homepage. The website will also house detailed information for GED test administrators.

Educators will be able to easily see what the student experience is like by simply exploring the student tab on the homepage. There you can find information about the GED test including cost, FAQs, access to study materials and a link to create a MyGED account to sign-up for the test.

The new GED Testing Service website was created with feedback from you! Throughout the design and test phases we spoke with educators and students from a variety of backgrounds, geographic locations and age groups. This was done to make sure we incorporate what matters to you most—a site that is easier to navigate with all the resources and information you need related to the GED test.

We will be holding a introduction and Q&A webinar shortly after the launch to walk you through the changes and answer any questions you have about content on the site. Those dates will be shared in the next In Session newsletter. We hope that you’re as excited as we are about a new unified GED.com.

Registration for our 2018 Train the Trainer Institute is now open!

The two-day pre-conference program, being held July 24th and July 25th in San Diego, prepares adult educators to deliver professional development, related to the GED test program, to their regional and local adult education peers.

Led by the GED Testing Service Professional Development Team, participants will receive:

• PowerPoint decks, resources and supporting materials suitable for delivery at most state or regional conferences
• Background and content on the test’s development and history, research results, research currently in progress, tips for trainers, and accommodations
• Access to opportunities to attend in-depth workshops (half or full-day) as observers
• Contact information for and access to GED Testing Service staff

Train the Trainer Institute alumni can be found presenting workshops around the country during adult education conferences, seminars and professional development sessions.

This previous InSession article features advice from our 2016 and 2017 Train the Trainer cohort participants.

The pre-conference Train the Trainer Institute is an additional $50 with the GED Testing Service Annual Conference registration.

Interested? More details about the Train the Trainer Institute and a link to register is available here.

Mark your calendars! Our annual GED Grad Day celebration is back May 16th!

It’s our third year holding this national recognition of GED graduates and we need your help to make it bigger and better than ever!

We’re asking adult education programs, educators, current test takers, graduates, and friends and family members of graduates to join the celebration via social media.

You can start by following the GED Testing Service accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please share your success stories, graduation photos and advice for grads via Facebook using the hashtag #GEDGradDay.

On May 16th we will be sharing some of your submissions in celebration of current GED graduates, while encouraging students currently in the test taking process and others looking to take the first step in their journey.

Later this month we will be sharing an educator toolkit with some creative ideas for photos and other ways you and your students can get involved. Last year over 30 adult education programs participated online and we’re looking forward to even more this year!

As we finalize details for this year’s event you can take a look at our recap of GED Grad Day 2017.

This month we’re highlighting GED® State Relationship Manager Iris McKenzie in our Q&A feature.