Graduate Equivalency Diploma
GED Connection

Behind every GED certificate is a story of courage and perseverance!


 

Overview
Our TV Station has broadcast the GED on TV series since 1988 as part of it's long-standing commitment to adult literacy and education.

This home-based study program  helps enrollees prepare for the five RI Department of Education exams required to obtain the high school Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED). 

GED Schedule   
The GED CONNECTION series is broadcast year-round by Rhode Island PBS on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Those who enrolled receive the workbooks needed to complete the GED CONNECTION series.

Testing
The testing for the Graduate Equivalency Diploma is conducted at several locations throughout the state by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

GED Costs and Information
Please contact the Rhode Island Department of Education about the cost for enrollment, supplies, and testing: 

Elizabeth Jardine
Adult Education Specialist
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Voice: (401) 222-8933 Fax: (401) 222-4256
Email: elizabeth.jardine@ride.ri.gov

Jacqueline Korengel
Adult Education Specialist
Rhode Island Department of Education 2
55 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Voice: (401) 222-8949 Fax: (401) 222-4256
E-mail: jacqueline.korendel@ride.ri.gov

Dr. María del Pilar Velásquez
Director of Educational Services
Rhode Island PBS
50 Park Lane
Providence, RI 02907-3145
Voice: (401) 222-3636, ext. 211
Fax: (401) 222-3704
E-mail: m.velasquez@RIpbs.org

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