GED 2014 and CCSS: Training Opportunities and Needs

Hi, Brett,

Earlier this week, I got the e-mail below from GED Testing Service about upcoming webinars on the 2014 test changes. I am copying in the e-mail in case it is useful info for you  and your teachers. Take care,

Margaret

GED Testing Service is pleased to announce the following new webinars on the 2014 GED® test to be held January and February 2013. Select the link underneath each scheduled session to access the registration form of the session you would like to attend.

2014 GED® Test 101
(Monday, January 14, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST)

This hour-long webinar will provide you with an overview of the key features of the new GED® test that launches in January 2014. The session will include a summary of the major similarities and differences between the current 2002 Series and the new 2014 GED® test, a review of the item types, information about test length, how the Passing Standard will be set, where the test will be given, when the new practice test will be launched, the kinds of reports resulting from the test, and more. Get grounded in the basic facts to help you get ready for what's to come in 2014!

• January 14, 3:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGE2ZHBPd21zazZyY1ByMmh4T01jS0E6MQ

• January 14, 5:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGRKZXllcno4bm56MEVsN0EtMHBxa2c6MQ

Exploring the Reasoning through Language Arts Module of the 2014 GED® Test
(Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST)

This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Reasoning through Language Arts module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series, including how reading and writing have been integrated, information about the Extended Response item that replaces the current Language Arts, Writing Part II Essay, and more.

• January 15, 3:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG00dGxwZ0txZUYxdmFXOXU4LVNpNGc6MQ

• January 15, 5:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEtRTV9rLUNaSk1aWkNia0YxY0ZEb2c6MQ

Exploring the Social Studies Module of the 2014 GED® Test
(Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST)

This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Social Studies module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series test, including the social studies content areas, the new social studies practices, the new Extended Response items that will appear on each Social Studies test form, and more.

• January 22, 3:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhJWkppTnhWa1prSDU1ZVpnWjVtVFE6MQ

• January 22, 5:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDFHWlVZRjk5d0U2bGxUV3hneWJibmc6MQ

Exploring the Science Module of the 2014 GED® Test
(Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST)

This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Science module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series, including the science content areas, the new science practices, the two short answer items that will appear on each science test, and more.

• January 30, 3:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFdkcDk2eXVpSHZteXI1N1JfUHRCWnc6MQ

• January 30, 5:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBvbFdsZ0dGOG9vMWp6aWpoS0hvUHc6MQ

Exploring the Mathematical Reasoning Module of the 2014 GED® Test
(Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST)

This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Mathematical Reasoning module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series, quantitative problem solving, algebraic problem solving, the new mathematical practices, how the on-screen calculator will be used, and more.

• February 5, 3:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGd6MVNaUlhWWC1tdDZ6TDYtMVZKWkE6MQ

• February 5, 5:30 p.m. EST session:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHN6SGotM3RRQUVsQklrSUFyaHpIQ3c6MQ

If you're unable to attend, remember that all webinar sessions will be archived on the web for your convenience. These recordings will be available for on-demand access approximately 10 days after the webinar is initially presented.