After a two-year hiatus, the GED Testing Service Annual conference will be held July 13th – 15th in Atlanta.

We’re looking forward to networking with educators from across the country and sharing new professional development sessions and information sessions.

Our keynote speaker will be renowned author and NYU professor Daniel Lerner. He is a celebrated positive psychologist whose work is helping individuals fuel their work and life with passion. For over a decade, Daniel has been researching and applying positive psychology and how it impacts the performance of students, athletes, executives, and teams. He brings out the best in individuals by helping them strike a balance between stress and anxiety while discovering their strengths and a path to long-term success.

Our conference will also have all the professional development workshops and sessions you need to refresh your teaching strategies for the GED test subjects. In addition, we’ll also offer expanded and new professional development tracks covering workforce development, corrections, and DE&I.

You’ll have opportunities to network with fellow educators, Administrators, partners, and GED Testing Service staff. We will also recognize the outstanding achievements of GED graduates during our awards ceremony.

There’s still time to register and join us in Atlanta! We’ll see you there!

You can learn more about the conference and register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/24807473-f2fc-4377-8502-7b372ad6e9cb/summary

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

With GED Ready, learners are able to build the confidence they need to pass their GED test. With this program, learners are also able to see exactly what they need to study to prepare for their test day.

GED Ready is the only practice test on the market that gives learners an indicator of how likely they are to pass the real test. Once learners finish taking the GED Ready practice test, they will then be able to view their indicators. The three indicators are:

• Green (145-200): Learners are likely to pass the real GED test and are encouraged to schedule their test.
• Yellow (134-144): Learners are almost ready to take and pass their GED. Learners are encouraged to keep practicing a little more.
• Red (100-133): Learners are not likely to pass the test at this time and are encouraged to spend more time practicing. Learners should save time and focus only on what they need to learn.

You can learn more and view detailed descriptions about each GED Ready score by using the performance level descriptors.

When it comes to studying and preparing for the GED test, learners can link GED Ready’s customized study plan with their preferred study tool to spend time on the areas that they need to improve on. When linking their preferred study tool in the Score Report, it helps learners know exactly which pages or sections to study based on the skills they need to focus on.

GED Ready is useful for learners and will help improve their overall GED journey. Learners can purchase the GED Ready subject tests through their GED.com accounts. Educators can use GED Marketplace and GED Manager to purchase GED Ready for learners.

The time is coming to celebrate GED graduates and all they have accomplished! Join us on May 16-20 for our annual virtual GED Grad Week!

We are excited for you to help us celebrate all the hard work that our learners have done to earn their credentials and take a step closer to their dreams.

Video Submission

We know how big of a role educators and mentors have in inspiring GED students and helping them throughout their journeys to becoming a graduate. We want educators, family members, friends, teachers, employers, and others to share congratulatory messages and motivational messages for GED graduates.

We’ve also asked GED graduates and aspiring graduates to share their messages for video features we will share leading up to and throughout Grad Week.

Join the Celebration

We are proud of GED grads’ many accomplishments, and we are excited to celebrate all their hard work and perseverance. We look forward to you joining our celebration in May and encourage you to plan your own ceremonies and celebrations to align with the week’s festivities.

Join the GED Grad Week Facebook Group and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and follow and use the hashtags #GED and #GEDGradWeek during the week-long celebration.

Made Men Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization based in Kansas City, Kansas is our first official partner in the GED Community Partnership Program.

Our latest Tuesdays for Teachers webinars share tips and strategies for educators preparing their learners for the GED test subjects.

RLA

Our March Tuesdays for Teachers webinar, “Trends in Students’ Knowledge and Skills Gaps – RLA, Part 1,” shared a content-based approach to introduce trends in students’ knowledge and skills gaps in Reasoning through Language Arts.

This was part one of a series focusing on knowledge and skills gaps in RLA. The session included instructional strategies and provided some new ideas for the classroom. Special guest presenters Amy Hathorn, GEDTS Senior Content Specialist, and Cheryl Klar-Trim, Manager of Test Development, highlighted:

• How skill/knowledge gaps are identified
• Specific skills and GED indicators where students and test takers have the most difficulty
• Specific language items and writing prompts where students have knowledge and skills gaps
• Possible reasons why students and test takers are having difficulty
• Join us as we learn how we can help our students overcome those skill and knowledge gaps in Reasoning through Language Arts as they prepare for the GED test.

Our upcoming April Tuesdays for Teachers webinar, “Knowledge and Skills Gaps in RLA, Part 2 Reading,” will introduce trends in students’ knowledge and skills gaps in Reasoning through Language Arts.

This is part two of a three-part series focusing on knowledge and skills gaps in RLA. The session will include instructional strategies and provide some new ideas for the classroom. Our special guest presenters will be Cheryl Klar-Trim, Manager of Test Development, and Amy Hathorn, GEDTS Senior Content Specialist. They will highlight:

• How skill/knowledge gaps are identified
• Specific skills and GED indicators where students and test takers have the most difficulty
• Specific reading items where students have knowledge and skills gaps
• Possible reasons why students and test takers are having difficulty

This webinar will take place April 26, 2022, at 3:30 pm ET. You can register here: https://pearson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcOusrD0qGtwOjFyDlXM-iszg05APJfpF

Social Studies

Our February Tuesdays for Teachers webinar, “Trends in Students’ Knowledge and Skills Gaps – Social Studies,” shared a content-based approach to introducing trends in students’ knowledge and skills gaps in social studies.

The session included instructional strategies and provided some new ideas for the classroom. Special guest presenters Patrick Duran, GEDTS Social Studies Content Lead and Cheryl Klar-Trim, Manager of Test Development, highlighted:

• How skill/knowledge gaps are identified Specific skills and GED indicators where students and test takers have the most challenges
• Possible reasons why students and test takers are challenged in these areas

News and updates for March 2022:

• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• Resources for NY GED Educators: A flyer about the GED test program is available for download to share with your students. You can also use this demo link to create an account that will show you the GED.com student account experience.
• March Tuesday for Teachers Webinar: Join us March 22 at 3:30 pm ET for Trends in Students’ Knowledge and Skills Gaps – RLA, Part 1. This is part one of a two-part series that will include instructional strategies and provide some new ideas for the classroom. Register today!

News and updates for March 2022:

• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• Resources for NY GED Educators: A flyer about the GED test program is available for download to share with your students. You can also use this demo link to create an account that will show you the GED.com student account experience.
• March Tuesday for Teachers Webinar: Join us March 22 at 3:30 pm ET for Trends in Students’ Knowledge and Skills Gaps – RLA, Part 1. This is part one of a two-part series that will include instructional strategies and provide some new ideas for the classroom. Register today!

News and updates for March 2022:

• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• Resources for NY GED Educators: A flyer about the GED test program is available for download to share with your students. You can also use this demo link to create an account that will show you the GED.com student account experience.
• March Tuesday for Teachers Webinar: Join us March 22 at 3:30 pm ET for Trends in Students’ Knowledge and Skills Gaps – RLA, Part 1. This is part one of a two-part series that will include instructional strategies and provide some new ideas for the classroom. Register today!

GED Testing Service has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to the GED program at no cost. U.S.-based Amazon employees will have access to the all-inclusive program that provides employees everything they need to prepare and earn their GED credential through the GEDWorks program.

On January 1, 2022, Amazon’s Career Choice program expanded to the U.S. and will pay full college tuition and fund associate and bachelor’s degrees for their employees. This program will also fund high school completion, GED credentials, and ESL proficiency certifications. Hourly employees who have been employed for at least 90 days will be eligible for the Career Choice program.

Through the GEDWorks program, employees will have access to a bilingual personal advisor, online GED study materials in English and Spanish, practice tests, one-to-one tutoring, and free GED tests

Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. In the U.S., Amazon is investing $1.2 billion to upskill more than 300,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs.

Amazon’s program has a rigorous selection process for third-party partner educators, choosing partners that are focused on helping their employees through their education programs while assisting them with job placements and offering education that leads to career success.

Amazon’s announcement about the Career Choice Program is available here, you can read more about GED Testing Service’s partnership here.

Amazon employees can sign up for the program and learn more here.