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Student Fell Through Cracks

by Sandy

Feb 3, 2011

I am so at a loss. I have a 21 yr. old. granddaughter living with us. She is no problem. However, while in school, she did not do well. I feel she may have a learning disability. She struggles with all subjects. Even 4th grade level work frustrates her. We are hoping she can prepare for her GED while with us in MN, but she has to return to TX in May. I have gotten so many good lessons online, but I feel like we are not progressing as we should. She is a very intelligent young lady, but she needs more than I can give her. Where do we go to get help for her? Will a GED preparation class do her any good? Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Betty Ann In my state community colleges have free GED classes. Students generally start by taking a placement test which determines what they already know and what they will need to study in order to pass the GED. Good luck to her.

On 2/03/11, Sandy wrote: > I am so at a loss. I have a 21 yr. old. granddaughter > living with us. She is no pro...See More

May 1, 2011

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Janet On 5/01/11, Betty Ann wrote: > In my state community colleges have free GED classes. > Students generally start by taking a placement test which > determines what they already know and what they will need to > study in order to pass the GED. Good luck to her. > > On 2/03/11, Sandy wrote: >> I am so at a loss. I have a 21 yr....See More

Jun 4, 2011

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Janet I teach Adult Basic Education Classes that prepare students for GED classes in Texas. That being the case, allow me to enlighten you. The classes CAN help. If a person takes the test and fails they cannot retest for 6 months UNLESS they take the ABE classes and have a teacher sign that they are ready to retest after completion of a minimum of 60 ho...See More

Jun 4, 2011

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gavin sweetney Hey teacher, which is correct "definately" or "definitely"?

Mar 17, 2012

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Mom to Three Sandy,

I was just glancing at this board and saw your post. If your granddaughter did not do well at all in high school, she may want to contact the Department of Rehabilitative Services in her local area to request an assessment. An assessment is FREE and from it, they could point her in the direction of how further testing might help her...See MoreSandy,

I was just glancing at this board and saw your post. If your granddaughter did not do well at all in high school, she may want to contact the Department of Rehabilitative Services in her local area to request an assessment. An assessment is FREE and from it, they could point her in the direction of how further testing might help her to become eligible for any services.

It is important when she goes to the local Adult Education program that she take the TABE or similar assessment evaluation to know exactly where she stands in skills. And then as mentioned, to find the right match in an instructor who is willing to work with her.

In the meantime while she is living with you, some other things which you might want to consider helping her with are:

1- To get an appropriately named g-mail email account for future use in finding a job or volunteer job.

2- Show her how to use the Internet to find a job in her area which can be done remotely, just finding the right web site.

3- If she does not have to be working right away, then I would also suggest you do some web surfing to see if there is a Volunteer Center in her area or other large non-profit groups which might find use for her as a part-time volunteer.

4- I would also develop a resume for her in a format that she could add to as she gets her GED, a part-time job or a volunteer job. It is important to point out that volunteering can give her one or more current references, introduce her to various work situations to see if she likes them and help her learn new skills. **Just remember, there are scams out there online saying that one can study and take a GED test online. Testing must be done in an in-person and approved place.

5- Finally, even if her academic skills are not the best, if she has a nice personality and good basic social skills, these are also areas to build upon.

6- If you know she must work pretty soon when she goes home then I would consider seeing that she gets certified in CPR and possibly First Aid through your local Red Cross as it will be summer time, and she certainly could expect to be able to find sitting jobs in possibly a time frame to also pursue her GED.

On 2/03/11, Sandy wrote: > I am so at a loss. I have a 21 yr. old. granddaughter > living with us. She is no problem. However, while in > school, she did not do well. I feel she may have a > learning disability. She struggles with all subjects. > Even 4th grade level work frustrates her. > We are hoping she can prepare for her GED while with us in > MN, but she has to return to TX in May. > I have gotten so many good lessons online, but I feel like > we are not progressing as we should. She is a very > intelligent young lady, but she needs more than I can give > her. > Where do we go to get help for her? Will a GED preparation > class do her any good? > Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. > Thank you.

Apr 15, 2012

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