Basic Skills & GED® Preparation

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2011-2012 Program Year

Free Instructional Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

DeKalb County
General Information: 404-297-9522 ext. 4000

Georgia Piedmont Tech - Community Education Center
5745 Buford Highway, Suite 200
Doraville, GA 30340
404-297-9522 X4000
MN-TH: 8 AM - 1 PM
MN & WD 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
TU & TH: 5 PM - 9:00 PM

Georgia Piedmont Tech - DeKalb Campus
495 North Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkston, GA 30021
404-297-9522 X4000
Classes at this location are by referral only

DeKalb Workforce Development
320 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2658
TU-TH: 9 AM - 12 PM

Regional Transportation Training Center
6720 Marbut Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
MN-TH 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WD & TH 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
404-297-9522 X4000

 

Newton County
General Information: 404-297-9522 ext. 4000

Georgia Piedmont Tech - Newton Campus
16200 Alcovy Road, NE
Covington, GA 30014
404-297-9522 X4000
MN-TH: 8 AM - 1 PM
TU & TH: 5 PM - 9 PM

Rockdale County
General Information: 404-297-9522 X4000

Rockdale Career Academy
1064 Culpepper Drive
Conyers, GA 30094
404-297-9522 X4000
MN & TU: 5 PM - 9 PM

Morgan County
General Information: 404-297-9522 X4000

The Creamery
150 East Washington Street
Madison, GA 30650
TU-TH: 8 AM - 1 PM

Distance Learning
Do you qualify for Distance Learning?
404-297-9522 X4000

View the Adult Education Program Contact Information

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of classes are offered?

  • GED Preparation Classes
  • Basic Skills classes in reading, math, and language/writing
  • Fast Track (must qualify)
  • Distance Learning (must qualify)
  • Springboard (referral only)
  • Math Mastery (referral only)

What types of learning techniques are utilized?

  • Instructor facilitated, self-paced, individualized instruction using textbooks
  • Instructor facilitated computer instruction
  • Group class instruction in math, reading, and language/writing
  • Online

Is there a fee for the classes?

  • NO, all classes are free. Books are provided for students to use in class but cannot be taken home or written in.

Who can enroll?

  • Ages 20 and older.
  • Ages 18 and 19 with ID and a withdrawal from the last school attended
  • Ages 16 and 17 with ID, a withdrawal form from the last high school attended, and Special Needs for Underage forms which include parent permission and request to enroll in Adult Education classes

Where and when are classes available?

  • Classes are offered in four counties: DeKalb, Newton, Rockdale, and Morgan.
  • DeKalb and Newton Counties offer day and evening classes. DeKalb County also offers a Saturday class.
  • Morgan County offers day classes.
  • Rockdale County offers evening classes.

How can I enroll?

  • All students MUST attend a registration/placement test/orientation session. Please call the Adult Education location you are interested in attending for new student registration schedule.
  • Space is limited at some locations.

How long will it take to prepare for the GED test?

  • Because the program is individualized, the length of preparation depends on each student's abilities, starting level, attendance, and motivation.