FLCC / OFFICE & DEPT. DIRECTORY / DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES


ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Adult Basic Education Program at FLCC offers a variety of review classes and courses for:

• Individuals who need a high school diploma
• Individuals (with or without a high school diploma) who want to strengthen their basic skills in a specific area such as math, reading or writing.
• Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English
• Individuals whose work schedules or family responsibilities prevent them from attending classes
• Business and industries that want to provide customized basic skills training for their employees

Benefits to the participants include:

• Earning a high school diploma
• Improving math, reading and writing skills
• Preparing for college or vocational courses
• Upgrading job skills
• Qualifying for a job promotion
• Receiving personalized instruction
• Receiving assistance with the GED exam application process
• Accessing other services at the College such a computer labs, the library, and the career services office
• Achieving personal satisfaction
• Increasing earning potential

Courses Offered
(The following courses are currently FREE - There is no charge for workbooks)

High School Equivalency (GED) preparation classes – morning and evening classes meet in Canandaigua, Geneva, and Newark

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – evening classes meet in Geneva and Newark

Basic skills instruction in math, reading and writing–available at all GED classes

Telecourses–Participants study at home and report their progress during a weekly telephone call from a tutor

GED Connection – participants watch 2 lessons each week and complete workbook assignments

Crossroads Café – participants watch weekly and complete workbook assignments

GED classes at the worksite – provided upon request of the employer

Basic Skills assessment and training at the worksite - provided upon arrangement with the employer

GED Guidelines to Keep in Mind

Students can take the GED test if they are 17 or 18 and have been out of high school for at least one year OR were members of a high school class that has graduated. A completed official NYS GED Test Verification Form with student’s name, date of birth, social security number, date of student’s withdrawal OR class graduation date must be signed by a guidance counselor and attached to the test application.Verification forms are available from GED instructors or by calling (585) 394-3500, extension 7431.

Adults and students 19 years old or older do not need to complete a verification form but must fill out an official test application. They will receive one when they attend any of our classes.

All students who take the GED exam must complete a demographic form. Sample forms are available at any class site.

A writing sample is required for the GED test so it is important for students to get some help in writing by coming to classes. The official test is administered on two consecutive days to accommodate the writing sample.

Students who need testing accommodations on the GED exam must notify the GED instructor upon enrollment in the class. Special testing can be arranged if appropriate documentation is provided. Since special testing must be pre-approved, extra time is needed to process the application.

There is continuous enrollment in these classes so new students may join the classes at any time.

For more information, call Sharon Nedrow at (585) 394-3500 ext. 7431.