General Educational Development

dropout problem is not only an individual problem, but it is costly to society as a whole. Warren & Halpen-Manners (2007) explained, “high school dropouts is of fundamental social, economic, and political importance and has major implications for educational policy and practice, patterns of economic and racial/ethnic inequality, and the quality of America’s workforce” (p. 335). Coupled with that, Neild et al (2008) further argued going through the portal into adult life without high school credentials

an education. Thinking with a teenage state of mind and trying to take the easy way out they go straight for a GED, which is told to be an equivalent earning of a diploma. Stated in a complete listing of educational resources most teachers tend to argue that “The General Educational Development lacks the depth and breadth found in a traditional high school education” (“The Facts about Getting a GED” par.5)

potential to increase completion rates for adults trying to complete their general equivalency exam. Most of this article talks about the different studies dealing with motivational factors used to complete their GED. This article also discusses the many reasons as to why people dropped out of high school and the many programs being offered for them to succeed. (Gall, 2013). The GED is better known as general educational development program that measure proficiency in science, mathematics, social studies

Additionally, 504 Plans are a civil rights law. An Individual Education Program (IEP) is similar, however it is an educational law covered under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IEP’s ensure students receive specialized instruction and related services (University of

The question “Why is there so much poverty in the United States?” has such a broad spectrum of issues. There is no simple cure or single cause of poverty. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “the 2011 Poverty Guidelines are $10,890 for a single member household and $22,350 for a family of four” (par 13). In addition, “families’ incomes that fall below the threshold given, means that every individual in the household are considered to be in poverty” (par 13)

that, “for the first time in U.S. history the nation’s on-time high school graduation rate rose above 80 percent.” While this is a huge accomplishment for the organization, and its partners that have been devoted to helping create conditions for educational success for all young people, there is still a remaining 20 percent of students not completing high school. In 2013, nearly 4.1 million students enrolled in 9th grade, following this statistic as a guide, an estimated 820,000 students will not

participants in the GED program. Program Planning: Program planning for, running a GED certificate program can offer many benefits for adults. They will benefit financial and personal goals that will help them to progress in life. One of the great educational and economic barriers to success for emerging adults is failure to complete high school. The planner will have to make sure that the program that is offered fits the adult needs. Every program does not meet the needs of each and every adult that

known that countries with lower overall education standards aren’t as prosperous or as safe as countries that are on the other end of the spectrum. Implementing educational entities such as schools alone will not show whether or not a country is doing a good job at education it’s people. Something is needed to set standards for these educational entities, and one idea that has become increasingly popular in schools across the globe has been the implementation of the standardized exam; an across-the-board

GED Exam I was a 17-year-old pregnant high school dropout the first time I took the General Educational Development (GED) test. It was in the summer of the year 2001 on a beautiful sunny day at our local university. The GED test was to provide me with a high school diploma equivalent. I had months of preparation and practice tests. I was a fast learner and always well prepared. I was confident and very adamant in passing this test. That is, until I got the results of the GED test. The test room scenery

Approach The Wisconsin Works program, also known as W-2, assists individuals by helping them meet employment as well as career goals. Workforce Connections and Wisconsin Job Centers provide these types of services. The development of clear employment goals, as well as guidance and support, are what individuals will receive to experience employment success. “The goal of Wisconsin Works is to provide necessary and appropriate services to prepare individuals to work, as well as obtain and maintain