GED/Basic Skills
ADULT BASIC LITERACY EDUCATION (ABLE) FREE
Reading, Writing and Math remediation for adults 18 years of age or older.
ENGLISH for SPEAKERS of OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction to help adults learn English for citizenship, employment and communication.
ABLE -Skills Enrichment-GED-English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Improve your reading, math or English skills ·
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Prepare for the GED test
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English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction
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Distance Learning instruction
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Computer-based skills
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Enrichment Learning Lab
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ransitions
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GED Official Practice Test
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GED Official Test
For more information, call
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Press 1
ABLE/GED Classes Press 2
Distance Learning & Skills Enrichment Learning Lab Press 3
GED Practice Test Information Press 4
GED Official Test Information Press 5
ABLE Staff – To contact someone or leave a message Press 6
North Olmsted Location ABLE/ESOL Press 8
POLARIS LOCATION (ABLE, GED and ESOL)
FREE classes offered mornings at 9:00AM and evenings at 7:00PM For registration information, dates and times, call
In Person registration will begin promptly at 9:00 AM or 7:00 PM on September 14, 2009.
NORTH OLMSTED LOCATION (ESOL ONLY)
DAYTIME
Registration for FREE ESOL classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM. beginning September 15, 2009.
Location: North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5200 Dover Center Road
Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
EVENING
Registration for FREE ESOL classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM.beginning September 15, 2009.
Location: North Olmsted Middle School 27351 Butternut Ridge Road Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Skills Enrichment Program (SEP) Learning Lab - Ongoing FREE
The Learning Lab provides self-paced, non-graded, computer-based review opportunities to assist students in the following areas:
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KeyTrain program for students who want to improve their Work Keys scores in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information
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GED test preparation
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Post Secondary Program Preparation
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Computer Fundamentals Training
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ESOL Software Lab
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Distance Learning GED Preparation & ESOL
These classes prepare the student to pass the GED test or increase ESOL study using online instruction at home blended with instructor support.
GED Practice Tests
Practice tests are offered at both day and evening sessions. Attendance at a minimum of two class sessions (including registration) is required before taking the GED Practice Test. Those under 19 years of age must be officially withdrawn from school and bring a completed age waiver form. You must have with you a valid Ohio Driver’s License, Ohio I.D. or your passport to take the Practice Test.
GED Test
The General Educational Development test is designed to measure the student’s academic knowledge and skills. The test is offered both days and evenings. You must be registered and approved by the state GED Office prior to testing.
Official GED Test rules require that applicants be officially withdrawn from elementary or secondary school and be nineteen (19) years of age or older. Those under 19 years of age must be officially withdrawn from school and bring a completed age waiver form signed by the Superintendent. Those 16 to 17 years of age must also have their parent or guardian sign a form. Forms are available in the GED or ABLE Office. For additional information, visit the Ohio Department of Education website: www.ode.state.oh.us.
PLEASE NOTE: If you pass your GED test, taken at Polaris Career Center, you will receive a 10% tuition discount on a Polaris Adult Education course, as well as a free Individual Career Planning session. Some restrictions apply. For more information, call
Volunteers needed!
The Polaris ABLE Program is looking for adult volunteers to work with individuals who are interested in obtaining their GED, improving their math or English skills, writing and speaking the English language more fluently. Day and evening volunteer opportunities are available. Knowledge of a foreign language or prior teaching experience is not required. For additional information, please contact the ABLE Office at