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Links to information and resources to support finding GED Option Program Sites, relevant data, GED Testing Services and Testing Centers.

GED Option Program Sites
District, schools and program names are provided annually that maintain local GED Option Programs.

Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) General Educational Development (GED) Testing Services
Contact the CCWD GED Testing Services for information on how and where to test and how to get transcripts and test scores.

GED Testing Service
Helpful information including a practice test designed to give educators an idea of the GED test by computer mode of assessment. There are also content area specifications that describe the alignment of the new GED tests to the Common Core Standards and performance level expectations.

GED Test on Computer
A student may continue working on print-based GED tests as long as a new test series has not been implemented. Students who have started working toward a GED will have until December 2013 to complete a GED Certificate.

Cohort Graduation Reporting
Students attending a GED Option Program may receive high school credit for the work that demonstrates proficiency in academic standards and course expectations. According to the Cohort Graduation Report Media File, in 2010-11, 2,387 Oregon students, age 16-18, were reported in cohort graduation rates as having completed their GED.

Contacts

Donna Newbeck (503) 947-5814
Learning Opportunities, Options & Supports - Office Specialist (Charter Schools)
Drew Hinds (503) 947-5799
Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist
Theresa Richards (503) 947-5736
Teaching & Learning Team - Director

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