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For many of those people, the choice of pursuing a General Education Diploma often seems like the only way to advance their career aspirations.  \nFor folks in this area, there is another option.  \nWayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is one of the area’s only accredited agencies offering the National External Diploma Program. It’s available to any resident 21 or older.  \nThe NEDP has been apart ofW-FL BOCES since 1993. Twenty-one of BOCES’ 25 districts, including Geneva, Waterloo and Seneca Falls, participate.  \n“It is one of our bestkept secrets,” said the director of Career, Technical and Continuing Education at BOCES, John Boronkay, with asmile.  \nWhat exactly is the difference between a GED and the NEDP? There are many, actually.  \nThe GED has battled an unwanted stigma for along time. It’s often labeled the “Good Enough Diploma,” viewed as a quick and easy educational fix for high school dropouts. However, many employers welcome GED recipients because it illustrates an individual’s initiative to refocus on education.  \nThe reality is that the GED test is more challenging than many think. It’s a standardized setup that includes diagnostic  \ntesting, attending classes and navigating a multiplehour, fill-in-the-bubbletype exam. For those who aren’t good test takers, repeated failure is possible.  \nThe NEDP is much different.  \nFirst of all, it’s not a test, but rather a program built on a portfolio-based assessment, allowing those who have life experience to show what they are able to do—especially helpful for those who suffer from test anxiety.  \nJessica Derleth graduated from the Rochester School for the Deaf in 2007 with an IEP diploma. When she decided to attend college, she found it difficult to be accepted without a “real” highschool diploma.  \n“I had no interest in college when I was attending high school,” she said.“Many teachers know many deaf students have difficulty with reading and writing. They tried to help me. I tried several times to pass the RCT tests. It was very frustrating because I just missed passing by one or two points in reading, so I graduated with an IEP diploma.  \n“I was working on my GED with Amanda Marshall,” she continued.“Amanda was concerned about my success in the program because I have test anxiety and, like many deaf people, I have a difficult time with reading. Amanda thought this program would be a good fit for me   she was right.”  \nSigning up for the NEDP starts with a phone call to BOCES. BOCES gathers basic information and sets up a face-to-face  \n“It’s one of our best-kept secrets.”  \n—JOHN BORONKAY  \nBOCES DIRECTOR OF CAREER, TECHNICAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION  \nmeeting.  \nDon’t have transportation? No problem. Within the four-county area, there are a number of locations—libraries, town halls and an assortment of other places are among them—suitable for advisors to meet with interested individuals.  \nBe warned: There is one small testing segment. In order to complete the NEDP, an individual must possess at least a ninthgrade education for reading and math.  \nA little rusty in those areas? That’s OK. BOCES will work to enhance the skills necessary to move on to the next step.  \nThe primary part of the NEDP portfolio is a set of five task booklets created by Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, or CASAS:  \nPersonal, Home, and Community; Community, State and World; Making Judgments and Influencing Decisions; Planning for Life’s Changes; and Exploring the World at Work. Each of these 30-to 50-page booklets requires the completion of simple tasks to show real-life abilities. Interviews take place after each task booklet if finished.  \nWhile individuals have up to a year to complete t","cbCaimCepPmGy1GM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimCepPmGy1GM","pdf",348458,"English","# There’s an alternative to the GED\n## How the GED differs from the NEDP\n## Program access, process, and support\n## Portfolio tasks, timeline, and final interview\n## Recognition and outcomes","[{\"question\":\"Who can enroll in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP)?\",\"answer\":\"Enrollment is available to residents age 21 and older through Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the NEDP differ from the GED?\",\"answer\":\"The GED is a standardized test, while the NEDP is a portfolio-based assessment that uses completed task booklets and interviews rather than one long exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key steps to earn the NEDP diploma?\",\"answer\":\"Participants complete five CASAS task booklets with interviews after each, then finish with an interview on entry-level job skills before receiving the diploma.\"}]","Finger Lakes Times Sunday, April 28, 2013 - There’s an Alternative to the GED - National External Diploma Program | PDF"]