GED Connection is a production of Literacy Link, which is a partnership between PBS, KET Adult Learning, the National Center for Adult Literacy and the Kentucky Department of Education. It utilizes various media to give adult learners a thorough understanding of the GED's 5 subjects. Included in the system are three workbooks, 39 half-hour videos which air on public television, and various internet activities and quizzes to provide instant feedback on student performance.
KET
560 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
800-354-9067
litlink.ket.org
An array of print media exists to prepare students for the GED, but the only workbooks officially endorsed by ACE as of 2010 come from Steck Vaughan Adult Education. Steck Vaughan is a subsidiary of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. It produces several GED preparation books. Each of the 5 books in its Keys to GED Success series details a GED subject. Complete GED Preparation goes over the whole test, and it includes over 2,000 practice questions. Steck Vaughan also produces Spanish language preparation books, and it's the exclusive supplier of complete practice GED tests.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Supplemental Publishers
181 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
800-289-4490
steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com
For learners who want the flexibility of internet coursework, ACE recommends the Paxen Group's GED Plus program. Paxen offers one-week or two-week intensive classes. Before beginning the program, students take tests to find out what areas they need to study the most. Based on test results, the company develops individualized curricula for each student.
The Paxen Group
710 Atlantis Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32904
800-247-2936
paxen.com
According to ACE, GED classes are available nationally through community colleges and adult learning centers. Its Website includes a section entitled “GED Preparation Contacts by State,” which compiles contact information for regional GED test preparation coordinators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It can help you find GED preparation courses in your area.
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-939-9300
acenet.edu
The ACE Website offers various sample questions to help potential test-takers determine their areas of strength and weakness. This is an important place to start, so that all studying can be targeted in areas that need it. ACE also offers complete practice tests to help you determine when you are ready for the test. Practice tests are available exclusively through Steck Vaughan Adult Education.
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-939-9300
acenet.edu