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Pittsylvania County Schools’ Adult Basic Education Program is designed to assist the County residents who are eighteen years of age and no longer enrolled in school and have not received a high school diploma; or need to brush up on academic or work readiness skills. According to the 2000 Census, 33% of the county population (25 years and over) do not have a high school diploma.

Most classes are held from September through May and meet twice a week.  Adults may enroll at any time during the year by going to a class site on a scheduled meeting time and enroll.  Pre-registration is not necessary.  Participants work at their individual pace to acquire the skills needed to meet their individual goals which often include General Educational Development GED^®  test.

 For more information contact:
Michelle Scarce      (434) 432-9416
Barbara Armstrong  (434) 432-7243 

Participants will begin studies at their level.  Basic reading and math skills are taught, along with GED level and Workplace Essential Skills. After studying in ABE/GED^®  Program, participants may take a free Official GED^® Practice test to determine readiness for the actual GED^®  Test.

The External Diploma Program (EDP) is offered by appointment.

ABE Staff:  See attendance and payroll forms available for download.

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GED Publications

• January 2012 Flyer

Race to GED

Race to GED site

Race to GED is an innovative approach to adult education based on two instructional programs: GED Fast Track and GED Prep. These two programs assess what a person already knows and prescribe instruction to prepare adults for success on GED Tests. The time it takes to earn a GED is dramatically shortened, from one year required in traditional adult education, to three months or less with GED Fast Track and only 180 days with GED Prep.

The initiative targets working age adults, 18 to 64 years of age, who are employed or employable and can demonstrate academic readiness to prepare for and pass the English version of the GED Tests. GED graduates are competent in the workplace, qualified for advancement to higher-level skills, and capable of achieving in post secondary education or technical-skills certification. (More)

*Source:  Virginia Department of Education

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