Overview
WSBE Rhode Island PBS has broadcast the GED Connection
series since 1988 as part of its long-standing commitment
to adult literacy and education. In 2008, this series was
made available through video-on-demand for Rhode Islanders
without a high school diploma who wanted to develop specific
skills while studying for their GED tests.
This
series is made available through video streaming, which
offers users the convenience of watching, repeating, or
choosing specific lessons at any time from any Internet-connected
computer.
The
GED Connection series is a collection of 39 videos
covering the subjects and skills to work, community, and
home life. Practice tests help learners know what to expect
and see which skills they need to strengthen and build confidence.
The GED Connection videos give learners the opportunity
to hear from rocket scientists, historians, authors, and
economists-who make all the GED subjects come to life! All
39 half-hour videos are designed to help learners prepare
for the GED test.
The
GED Connection series demonstrates the Casio fx-260®
scientific calculator; explains grid answer formats; offers
practical advice for writing the essay; shows how to interpret
maps, charts, and graphics; presents topics in workplace
context; and gives cross-disciplinary practice.
Grade
Level: General Education
Subjects
Covered: Language arts, writing and language arts; reading;
social studies; science; and mathematics.
Episodes
titles and descriptions (Adobe
Reader Required)
HOW
CAN I ACCESS THE GED CONNECTION SERIES?
Rhode
Islanders interested in obtaining a GED Diploma can request
FREE Internet access to the GED Connection series
by filling out the Registration
Form. Rhode Islander can also access find GED Connection
scheduling dates and times through our web
site and Sign to GET EMAIL REMINDERs on a GED Connection
episode coming up!
You
will receive a one-time tune-in reminder for this specific
broadcast. We will not keep your email address after sending
the reminder and your email is saved for no other purpose.
The
GED Connection series helps enrollees prepare for
the five RI Department of Education tests required to obtain
the GED Diploma.
Testing
The
testing for the Graduate Equivalency Diploma is conducted
at several locations throughout the state by the Rhode
Island Department of Education. (Adobe
Reader Required)
GED
Study Guide
For
information about the GED testing, costs, and organizations
offering GED classes near you please contact the Rhode Island
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Adult
and Career & Technical Education:
Pattie
Ricci
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903
Voice: (401) 222-8933 Fax: (401) 222-8948
Email: Pattie.Patti.Ricci@ride.ri.gov
For
information about the GED Connection and the Workplace
Essential Skills series television schedule and FREE
Internet access please contact:
Dr. María del Pilar Velásquez
Director of Educational Services
Rhode Island PBS
50 Park Lane
Providence, RI 02907-3145
Voice: (401) 222-3636, ext. 365 Fax: (401) 222-3704
E-mail: Dr.
María Velásquez de Tondreau
