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Adult General/ Workforce Development Education Program

GED/ABE/HS
Welcome to the Adult Education Center’s General Workforce Development Education Program. AEC offerings include
Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), and High School Credits. Teachers use contemporary materials, methods, and services to provide for each student's needs and learning styles.

The Goal
The goal for the majority of the students attending the General/Workforce Development Education Program is to
achieve a high school diploma.   AEC also appeals to students who just want to take classes to enhance their professional
skills and work on career objectives.

Class Time
Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 9:30 PM
and Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 PM. Most classes are free.
However; students who have already earned a high school
diploma or a GED, who wish to take refresher courses and score above a certain level on the TABE reading test, will be assessed $0.85 per hour. Nonresident students in this category will be charged $2.89 per hour.

Registration Requirements
GED students who wish to earn a GED must come to the Center with a valid Florida Picture ID and register for testing. Those who feel they are capable of passing the GED should go to the GED office to register for the test. There is a $50 fee for the test. Those students who feel they need practice before attempting the GED may come to the Guidance office and register for either the Pre-GED or the TABE test. These students may or may not choose
to take preparation classes. The tests and classes are free.

The GED Test
What’s the GED test like? In general, the different subject area tests are as follows:
   Language Arts, Writing Part 1 is 50 questions and 75 minutes    Language Arts, Writing Part 2 is essay and 45 minutes
   Social Studies, 50 questions and 70 minutes
   Science, 50 questions and 70 minutes
   Language Arts, Reading, 40 questions and 65 minutes
   Mathematics Part 1, 25 questions, 45 minutes
   Mathematics Part 2, 25 questions, 45 minutes

HS Credit Program
Students who need two or fewer credits in order to graduate from high school may be eligible  for the credit lab. These students must be withdrawn from high school.

Online HS Credit
Students who need English III or
English IV in order to obtain a high school diploma may choose to take the course online. Students must come to the Center with a valid Florida picture ID in order to register. Students choosing to take the course on-line must have Internet access at their home.