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Orientation
Overview
LD Review
ADD/ADHD
Modify or Accommodate?
GED Tests
Learning Styles Strategies
Teaching Suggestions
LD & ESL/ESOL
Teaching Self-Advocacy
Teaching Social Skills
Learning Environments
Bridges First WBT

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For information on Bridges to Practice training in your area, please contact:
Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Project Director
rkenyon721@aol.com

 

What About Florida in 2001?

State of Florida
  • In 2001, 293 students received extended time for the GED Tests.
  • Seven (7) students were provided a reading device.
  • 38 students were provided assistance in marking answers.
  • 453 students received other accommodations that enabled them to take the GED Tests.
  • 205 of the requests were for accommodations for specific learning disabilities (in some cases multiple accommodations were provided).
  • Approximately 1.5% of adults taking the GED Tests were approved for special accommodations.
  • A total of 62,757 adults took the GED Tests in Florida during 2001.

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This program was developed by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Project Director, Florida Bridges to Practice, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

Content development by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Susan Pittman and Bonnie Vondracek. Proofing and editing by Meryl Eisenberg.  Web design and development by Dr. Debra L. Hargrove.

Disclaimer:  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.