Here is a summary of the 2024 GED Conference for the educators and program administrators who were not able to join us. The GED Conference, held in Long Beach, California, from July 24 to 26, was an inspirational event centered around the theme “We Are Not Done Yet!” The conference, which brought together close to 600 educators, administrators, and industry leaders from 24 states, provides a space for thought leaders to work together in shaping the future of adult education.
This year’s key highlights included speaker Marcus Bullock, a renowned entrepreneur and justice reform advocate, and GED President Vicki Greene, who set a moving tone for the event.
Attendees had access to 54 interactive sessions, including 10 new sessions, covering topics such as using AI tools in education, advanced teaching techniques in algebra, and applying GED Analytics for different levels of instruction. Sessions focused on correctional education and Integrated Education and Training programs also took place.
The annual meeting also featured a preview of the GED mobile app, GED & Me™, designed to support learners with on-the-go access to resources. Other offerings also included a Train the Trainer session, information GED® analytics, multiple sessions offered in Spanish, and awards for the Administrator of the Year, Mike Farma and celebrations of awards for GED® graduates. Additionally, the exhibition hall provided hands-on experiences with the latest educational tools and technologies.
Overall, the conference was a platform for professionals to gain fresh insights, celebrate the successes of their students, share best practices, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of GED programs, leaving everyone with a sense of pride and motivation.