Weblog: May 2005
TABE Certification Training Online for Forms 9 & 10 is now available
We are pleased to offer you training on both versions of the TABE that are currently in use.
If you have previously certified for TABE 7 & 8 (either through a face-to-face training or online), you will not need to recertify for TABE 9 & 10. However, there are quite a few changes to TABE 9 & 10. It would help you to better administer and understand the tests if you review the TABE 9 & 10 Certification Training, Modules 2 and 3.
The TABE Certification Training Online is free to Virginia adult literacy education providers only. At this time, the training opportunity is not available to out-of-state users. Register now for TABE Certification Training Online (Forms 7 & 8 or Forms 9 & 10).
If you have any questions regarding this online training, please contact Lauren Ellington at 1-800-237-0178 or by email.
Summer Institutes 2005
We have added information about the Summer Institutes 2005 to our website, including the registration forms you will need to sign up. Check out the Summer Institutes 2005 website now!
Governor Warner Holds Race to GED Press Conference
Race week in Richmond was punctuated by Governor Warner's exciting press conference, at which he announced that Emporia's own Elliott Sadler will serve as the 2005 Race to GED spokesman. Around the racing complex, and across the state, Sadler's image is featured on billboards encouraging Virginians to "Get on the fast track" and "Get your GED." Sadler unveiled his new 60 second public service announcement, produced by the Department of Education, which is being aired statewide.
"I believe in this," said Sadler. "I think it is something we all need to get behind. Everybody deserves a fair chance at life and to be a part of what's going on in this great state."
In attendance were several corporate and community sponsors who have made significant investments in the Race to GED. Governor Warner stressed that he was encouraged by the 14% increase in GED certification in 2004. However, he went on to explain that "this is not good enough", saying that Virginia needs to double its annual GED successes.