Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id MAA01707; Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:38:20 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:38:20 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <9667A0D78052D311A633009027543211121594@cotr1.cotr.bc.ca> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Bennett, Gina" <BENNETT@cotr.bc.ca> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3395] RE: GED Prep in Rural Counties X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21) Status: OR Our college does offer GED prep over the internet. This is a very intensive support, online, with all content included, for both GED Math and Writing Skills. (There is some research to suggest that if a student can pass Math and Writing Skills portions of the GED, he/she will most likely pass the other 3 sections). We have had some success working with very rural students. If this is of any interest to you, I can get you more information (email me at bennett@cotr.bc.ca) Gina Bennett Curriculum Development College of the Rockies Cranbrook, BC -----Original Message----- From: Michael Massey [mailto:MJM@srskansas.org] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 3:33 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3393] GED Prep in Rural Counties The state agency for which I work administers the TANF program. One of the requirements for teen parents receiving cash assistance is to pursue a high school diploma or GED if they don't already have one. Many of the teen parents we serve in rural counties meet this requirement by participating in GED preparation at small ABE outreach centers sponsored by community colleges that are located in other counties. In order to meet the accountability standards required under the WIA, the community colleges find that the small satellite centers have become unfeasible. They are unable to maintain the flexibility of schedule, intensity and duration for substantial learning gains and necessary support services expected of grantees. They are therefore opting for fewer sites with more intensive services. Unfortunately, geographical distance is a significant barrier for many of our teen parents. I'm wondering if this is a problem in other states and what strategies are being pursued to meet the needs of recipients in rural communities. Thanks. Michael Massey Economic and Employment Support Division 681-West, Docking State Office Building 915 Harrison Topeka, KS 66612 Phone (785) 296-5162 FAX: (785) 296-0146 MJM@srskansas.org
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