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Peer reviewedKing, Patricia; Hinton, Mary Beth – Syracuse University Library Associates Courier, 1993
The New York State External Diploma Program was begun at Syracuse University in 1972 as an alternative to the General Educational Development Test for adults who had not completed high school. The model has been adopted in 10 other states, and the American Council on Education is planning its availability in all states by the end of the century.…
Descriptors: Adults, Dropouts, High School Equivalency Programs, State Programs
Peer reviewedStoker, Howard – Florida Journal of Educational Research, 1984
The impact of the Early Exit Program (EEP) on Florida schools was studied. Questions asked about those who pass the General Education Development (GED) tests to earn a high school diploma included: (1) whether such students are high achievers who might contribute to a brain drain from the high schools; (2) whether they are low achievers who cannot…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Equivalency Tests, High Achievement, High School Equivalency Programs
Kurland, Norman D. – New Directions for Education and Work, 1978
Educational services to adults in New York State are extensive and offered in many settings; credit is also available for learning outside the classroom. Adult learning needs and the services provided by the state, including basic education, external degree programs, occupational education, and correctional education, are summarized. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, College Credits
Peer reviewedToby, Jackson; Armor, David J. – Public Interest, 1992
Traces strategies for preventing high school dropouts from the traditional reliance on remediation or incentives to recent negative sanctions (e.g., West Virginia's "no school, no drive" law). The General Educational Development Program serves those who return voluntarily to school after having realized the importance of education. (JB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Peer reviewedNeumann, Richard A. – Urban Education, 1991
Colorado's Second Chance Pilot Program allows dropouts to return to designated Second Chance centers to complete requirements for a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. The high degree of satisfaction of students at Second Chance centers, and the waiting lists for enrollment demonstrate the potential for recovering dropouts. (SLD)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Continuation Students, Dropout Programs, Educational Opportunities
Peer reviewedStoker, Howard W. – Florida Journal of Educational Research, 1985
Two studies investigated the performance of Florida high school seniors on the Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests). The GED Test Battery, as revised in 1980, consists of 290 items in 5 subject areas (writing, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics). In the first study, the performance of 1,200 Florida students was…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing, Equivalency Tests, Functional Literacy
