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Used under license. Copyright © 2022 GEDTesting Service LLC. All rights reserved.  \nIntroduction  \nAt GED Testing Service, we have helped over 20 million students achieve highschool equivalency and pursue a brighter future.  \nThe GED® program is more than a diploma. It’s a program for students to develop skills that lead to success in higher education and career growth. We strive to empower all students to improve their lives through education.  \nWhile there are certain misconceptions associated with the GED® credential, it is our goal to help you inform your students that with commitment, preparation, practice, and study, they can become GED® grads.  \nThis GED® Playbook for the Adult Education Program Directors, Managers, and Instructors is intended to assist in navigating and understanding the GED® program. We hope this will be a good starting point as you learn how to better serve your adult learner. If you have any questions, please reach out to your State GED Administrator or your GED State Relationship Manager (SRM) .  \nHistory  \nWe are GED Testing Service, the sole provider of the official GED® test. We’ve helped over 20 million people achieve their GED® credential. We are the only high school equivalency program that is recognized by 97% of employers and colleges nationwide.  \nGED Testing Service is a joint venture of the American Council on Education, which started the GED® program in 1942, and leading education company, Pearson.  \nTable of contents  \nWho should use the GED® Playbook?   ................................. 5  \nThe GED Testing Service organization  ............................... 5  \nCollege Readiness  ................................................ 6  \nCareer Readiness and Workforce Development  ........................ 6  \nTypical program structure  ......................................... 7  \nHow is the typical GED® Program structured? ...................... 7  \nWhat are the duties of an Adult Education Program Manager and  Program Director? ........................................ 8  \nNational Reporting and Assessment References .................... 9  \nWraparound Services ......................................... 9  \nGetting to know the GED® test  .................................... 10  \nWhat is the GED® test?  ..................................... 10  \nWhat are the parts of the GED® test?  .......................... 11  \nData: GED Test Takers Over the Past 7 Years ...................... 11  \nGetting started as a teacher  ...................................... 11  \nWhat are the duties of a GED teacher? .......................... 11  \nWhat skills does it take to be an effective teacher?................. 12  \nProgram Profiles: Student orientation and recruitment............... 13  \nSample: Adult Education Orientation Process as a Best Practice ...... 14  \nChecklist for Student Enrollment ............................... 15  \nSelf-Assessment for Adult Education Instructors  .................. 16  \nContent and Support  ............................................ 17  \nAreas of Instructional Focus for each Content area Test  ............. 17  \nGED Testing Service Professional Development Initiative ............ 19  \nDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ................................ 20  \nGED Test Prepped™ Program ................................. 20  \nGED READY® Practice Test  ................................... 22  \nResources of GED  . com  ........................................... 23  \nGED Marketplace™—Offering More High School Equivalency Test  Preparation ............................................. 23  \nGED Direct™ (The GED Ready® Practice Test – GED) ............... 23  \nCustomer Service for Examinees .............................. 24  \nUseful Links ............................................... 24  \nAppendix  ...........................","cbCaijJL4n0SsdX1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijJL4n0SsdX1","pdf",721808,29,"English","# Who should use the GED® Playbook?\n## The GED Testing Service organization\n## College Readiness\n## Career Readiness and Workforce Development\n## Typical program structure\n## How is the typical GED® Program structured?\n## Getting to know the GED® test\n## Getting started as a teacher\n## Program Profiles: Student orientation and recruitment\n## Content and Support\n## GED Test Prepped™ Program\n## GED READY® Practice Test\n## Resources of GED.com\n## Customer Service for Examinees\n## Appendix","[{\"question\":\"Who is the GED® Playbook intended for?\",\"answer\":\"The GED® Playbook is intended for adult education program directors, managers, and instructors. 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