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Conference Room. An optional area to use as needs arise; for example, pre- and post-testing, conferences, small group lessons, reading lab or study area overflow, and orientations for students, staff or visitors.  The conference room should be 225 square feet per occupant.

Test Area. The testing area should be secure and quiet.  All test booklets should be numbered and must be kept locked when not in use so adequate storage is necessary.  The testing area should be 250 square feet per occupant (SREF, page 128).

Reception Area.  If overall space is sufficient and if the VPI lab is isolated from cafeterias, then vending machines or similar facilities should be available for short student breaks.  It would be wise to have a small lounge area in which students may take breaks, leave books and coats and wait to take their turn in the lab. The reception area should be 90 square feet per occupant (SREF, page 128).

Furniture.  Carrels with electrical outlets may be obtained from many manufacturers, and local school equipment dealers can provide catalogs.  For a slight additional cost, carrels can be furnished with a single shelf that is extremely useful for temporary storage of student books and personal belongings.  Carrels may also be manufactured inexpensively if woodworking or cabinet making programs are nearby.

A number of file cabinets will be required.  Be certain to specify cabinets with locks to maintain security and confidentiality of tests and records.

Adequate material and equipment storage shelves will be needed.

This program was developed by the State of Florida Adult Secondary/GED/VPI Committee of the Practitioners' Task Force, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

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.