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A GED Alternative: E xternal D iploma P rogram. A program offered by the South Baltimore Learning Center March 21, 2012. What’s the difference?. EDP ( External Diploma Program) Independent study + work submitted Based on life skills/work experience All work is untimed
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A GED Alternative:External Diploma Program A program offered by the South Baltimore Learning CenterMarch 21, 2012
What’s the difference? EDP(External Diploma Program) • Independent study + work submitted • Based on life skills/work experience • All work is untimed • Program takes 6-12 months GED(General Education Development) • Classes + exam • Based on high school academics • Test is timed • Test is 8 hours EDP(External Diploma Program) • Independent study + work submitted • Based on life skills/work experience • All work is untimed • Program takes 6-12 months VS.
More Differences GED(General Education Development) • Tests on algebra & geometry • Earn your High School Diploma • Test includes writing a formal essay • $45 EDP(External Diploma Program) • Includes fractions, percents & decimals • Write a paragraph, resume & letters • Earn your High School Diploma • $200 (can be paid in installments) VS.
Who is EDP for? • EDP students are usually: • Somewhat older with more life and work experiences • Able to manage their family, work, and civic responsibilities • Self-directed and willing to do whatever it takes to complete educational goals
What is EDP Like? • PHASE 1: Diagnostic • Program Advisor evaluates your skills • Writing • Survey of past life experiences • Career Inventory (on computer) • Job/Training Questionnaire • Must complete diagnostic section to begin Phase 2
What is EDP Like? • PHASE 2: Assessment • Attend scheduled meetings with Assessor • Submit workbooks that demonstrate • Writing • Mathematics • Problem solving • Reading comprehension • Critical thinking • Program Assessorevaluates completed materials to decide if you have demonstrated the “core competencies”
What is an Assessment Meeting? • Private office visit with Assessor • A time to show Assessor you have mastered certain skills • Meetings include: • Spot Check Interviews • Speaking • Perform problems • Frequency: • 1 day per week • 1-1.5 hours per visit
How much work is it? • 5 workbooks • 65 activities • You make your own schedule • Work at home and in the EDP office
What is 100% Competency? • Learners must complete all work correctly to finish the program • Incorrect work can be made up • You decide your pace
Extra Support • SBLC Drop-In Tutoring Lab • Open weekdays & weekday evenings • GHCC’s Adult Learning Center • Local Libraries
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