Adult Education and GED Adult Education, GED, and Workforce Training programs support Rhode Island adults in gaining skills and credentials for employment, citizenship, and family and community leadership. Programs in Adult Education, GED, Workforce Training and English for Speakers of Other Languages are offered during the day and evening. Program offerings also include contextualized classes that prepare adults for jobs and career pathways. Instruction is provided face to face and online. A Successful Multi-Agency Collaboration The Rhode Island Department of Education funds qualified not-for-profit agencies to implement Adult Education and Workforce Training programs that support the achievement of two statewide outcomes. All Rhode Island adults have the skills and credentials they need for upward mobility (college and career), for engaged citizenship, and for leading strong families and communities. All Rhode Island employers have access to a pool of workers with the skills they need to remain competitive and grow. Collaboration between RIDE, the Governor’s Office and the Governor’s Workforce Board has led to the establishment of key investment priorities in the following outcome areas: Strong Families and Communities Expansion of Family Literacy Provision of Comprehensive Community-based classroom Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Expansion of Distance Learning Upward Mobility through College and Career Readiness Expansion of adult education that is contextualized and supports career pathways for youth and adults in Rhode Island’s nine critical and emerging industries. Integration of adult education and hands-on technical training leading to academic and industry credentials for low-skilled current and former welfare recipients and other unemployed low-skilled adults Integration of pre- and post-release adult education services for the incarcerated. Expansion of transition to postsecondary education and training/apprenticeship programs that use dual or concurrent enrollment including rigorous Adult Secondary Education for those preparing for postsecondary education based on internationally benchmarked college and career readiness standards. Civic Engagement and Student Leadership Continuation of English Literacy / Civics Education & Student Engagement Expansion of Student Leadership EnrollRI.org/adulted - Helping Adult Learners Reach Their Goals Adult Education's page on EnrollRI allows adult learners to explore the adult education, career preparation, citizenship, ESOL, high school equivalency/GED, or workforce training programs available to them for low or no cost. Find programs and provider contact information at: enrollri.org/adulted. Adult Education Resources High School Equivalency Programs - GED and NEDP General Educational Development Test - GED® The Rhode Island High School Equivalency Program is composed of the General Educational Development (GED) Tests, which are administered throughout the state by testing centers authorized by the Board of Education. The Rhode Island High School Equivalency Diploma is issued to those eligible individuals who successfully complete the GED Tests. GED RESOURCES Current GED Testing Center List (Updated December 2022) RI High School Equivalency Program Regulations - Effective June 5, 2015 [PDF, 79 KB] GED Testing Service Directions to Obtain GED Diploma and Transcripts GED Transcript Mail Order Form [PDF, 86 KB] GED Voucher Process - Steps for Test Takers - February 4, 2016 [PDF, 129 KB] GED Voucher Process - Steps for Test Takers - Spanish [PDF, 124 KB] Application for a Waiver of Fees [PDF, 368 KB] Application for a Waiver of Fees - Spanish [PDF, 607 KB] Protect Yourself from GED Test Fraud You must go through an authorized Rhode Island testing center to take all in-person or online GED tests in order to receive your High School Equivalency Diploma. Websites that offer credentials and diplomas without going through a testing center are fake and will not be recognized by colleges or employers. To learn more about GED Test Fraud, please visit the link above. National External Diploma Program - NEDP Some Rhode Island school districts offer a high school diploma based upon successful completion of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). The NEDP is a performance assessment system that is competency-based, and expects adults to demonstrate their ability in a series of simulations that parallel job and life situations. Participants are evaluated against a criterion of excellence instead of by comparison to others. NEDP NEDP Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 54.3 KB] Several RI Adult Education Programs offer the NEDP. For more information visit: Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) Adult Education Programs and Map Adult education programs in Rhode Island design and implement programming to achieve the following outcomes for adult learners: Gain basic academic skills Become ready for work, career and college. Find and retain employment Progress along a career pathway in critical or emerging sectors and secure better employment Attain high school credentials and industry certificates Enroll in postsecondary education / training Engage in community / civic activities ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM RESOURCES RI Adult Education Professional Development RI Adult Education Programs by County with Map (updated July 2022) Current GED Testing Center List (updated December 2022) Adult Education Programs, Courses, and Contact Information (EnrollRI.org/adulted) RI ADULT EDUCATION DATA SYSTEMS e-RIDE LACES (Literacy, Adult, and Community Education System) Program Quality - Policies, Standards, and Monitoring The office of Adult Education at RIDE developed several policies and guidance documents to support the administration of quality programs. These are in alignment with the 12 Considerations referenced in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title II (Sec. 231), which are also the source of the RI Adult Education Indicators of Program Quality. The office of Adult Education at RIDE collaborated with practitioners on the development of several sets of standards that support quality programming. These standards target both staff and student populations as well as critical program systems and components. The standards are also used as the basis for professional development and program monitoring activity. ADULT EDUCATION POLICIES Assessment Policy [PDF, 219KB] Enrollment Policy [PDF, 189KB] Goal Setting Policy [PDF, 217KB] Adult Education Distance Learning Policy [PDF, 114KB] Fees and Other Program Income [PDF, 126KB] Professional Development Guidance Letter [PDF, 278KB] ADULT EDUCATION STANDARDS National Adult Education College and Career Readiness Standards [PDF, 3MB] RI Adult Education Indicators of Program Quality [PDF, 114KB] RI Adult Education Practitioner Standards for Instruction [PDF, 615KB] RI Adult Education Student Technology Standards [PDF, 147KB] PROGRAM MONITORING Adult Education Program Monitoring Tool [PDF, 353KB] Resources for Programs SHARED PROGRAM RESOURCES Shared Program Resources Folder INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IET) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RIDE IET Guidance Webinar Recording (February 2022) Slides from IET Guidance Webinar Guidance for RI's Credential and Certification Categories (February 2022) IET Program Planning Template Narrated Overview of IET Program Planning Template Sample IET Program Planning Template: Early Childhood Education Sample IET Program Planning Template: Healthcare/CNA Sample IET Program Planning Template: Information Technology (IT) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION RELATED DOCUMENTS CTE Accreditations [PDF, 182KB] CTE Recognized Credential List [PDF, 222KB] COVID-19 RIDE Adult Education COVID folder RIDE Adult Education DL Resources folder