GED Program

*Due to Covid-19, classes and services are available online. For more information, please call 610-435-0680 Ext. 804. Thank you and be safe.

 

The Literacy Center (TLC) offers classes to adult Pennsylvania residents who are seeking to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma (GED /HiSET). There are many reasons why young people are unable to compete high school, including the need to work to support their families, bullying, learning disabilities, and feeling unsafe at school. The GED High School Equivalency Credential, which includes four separate exams – Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies – provides adults with the opportunity to complete their high school education without the barrier of returning to the traditional classroom.*

 

What Do We Offer?

Framework of GED Classes

  • Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions three days a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • Study Skills Session focusing on Time Management, Goal Setting, Study Habits, and Test Taking Skills – competencies that will prepare you to be successful in our GED program
  • A rigorous Math session followed by a combined Language Arts/Social Studies/Science session.  Each class has additional classroom assistants to make differentiated instruction available.

YES (Young Empowered Students) Program

Sponsored by the RJ Foundation

Dropping out of high school is associated with a range of adverse life outcomes. Young people who do not complete high school, are more likely to:
• struggle with employment,
• live in poverty,
• be dependent on welfare benefits,
• have poor physical and mental health,
• engage in criminal activity more often than those with higher education levels

The economic consequences of dropping out of high school do not stop with the individual; society also pays a high price. For example, dropouts from the nation’s class of 2011 will cost the U.S. economy an estimated $154 billion over the course of their lifetimes.

The Literacy Center’s unique YES Program began in October 2015. The Program targets “Out of School Youth” ages 17-24, who are not able to re-enter high school, but are seeking a High School Diploma. Students receive personalized attention from their GED Instructor and the GED Coordinator. The learning plan is specially designed to help students produce immediate success.

To learn more about the YES Program, please contact Joanny Arboleda.

College Access Counseling

A College Access Counselor is available to guide adult students through the college search process. The Counselor will explain the application and admissions process and provide resources on colleges, job training programs, and financial aid.

Meet with the Counselor through one-on-one online sessions to get support in all aspects of your college search. The sessions will include:

  1. Orientation
  2. Goal Setting
  3. Comparing Colleges
  4. College Application Assistance
  5. Financial Aid Application Assistance

Throughout the year, representatives from regional colleges and post-secondary schools will conduct Information Sessions remotely. These information sessions are open to the public.*

Our next regional college visit will be with Northampton Community College Industrial Maintenance Program

When: Thursday, January 20th 5pm-6pm       

Register Here

Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring is available for:

  • Students who desire to work on one GED subject at a time
  • Students who need additional tutoring after completing a session with a group
  • Students who are not ready to take the GED exam yet, but would like to improve their reading, writing, and math skills

Refresher Classes

12- hour refresher classes are available in Math, Reading, or Writing for any students who wish to:

  • Improve their essential workplace math skills such as performing calculations, working on percentages, ratios, and basic word problems
  • Improve skills in locating information and work-related reading comprehension.
  • Improve writing emails for work or your personal life. Special focus on spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.

For more information on GED classes, College Access Counseling, or Tutoring, please contact Joanny Arboleda.

How to Apply to GED Classes:

Step 1: Complete the Online Application and Class Registration.

Step 1: Complete the Online Application and Class Registration.

Click here to complete your online application and class registration. Be sure to read and complete both forms carefully. For step-by-step instructions, click here. ** If you need help completing the application, please call our Help Desk at 610-435-0680, Ext. 804.

Paso 1: Complete la solicitud en línea y el registro de clase.

Haga clic aquí para completar su solicitud en línea y registrarse en la clase. Asegúrese de leer y completar ambos formularios cuidadosamente. Para obtener instrucciones paso a paso, haga clic aquí. **Si necesita ayuda para completar la solicitud, llame a nuestra línea de asistencia al 610-435-0680, Ext. 804.

Step 2: Wait for Next Steps.

Step 2: If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an email with the next steps. 

a) If seats are available for classes, you will receive an email with a formal invitation to come to our building. You will be required to attend an orientation session, fill out further documentation, and take an assessment. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder for our email, as it is common to have delivery problems because of automated filters.

b) If seats are not available, our team will place you on the wait list. We will notify you as soon as an opening becomes available.

Paso 2: Si es aceptado en el programa, recibirá un correo electrónico con los pasos a seguir.

a) Si hay asientos disponibles para las clases, recibirá un correo electrónico con una invitación formal para venir a nuestro edificio. Se le pedirá que asista a una sesión de orientación, complete más documentación y realice una evaluación. Asegúrese de revisar su carpeta de spam/basura para ver nuestro correo electrónico, ya que es común tener problemas de entrega debido a los filtros automáticos.

b) Si no hay puestos disponibles, nuestro equipo lo colocará en la lista de espera. Le notificaremos tan pronto como haya una vacante disponible.

IMPORTANT! Applicants must complete both steps above to be officially enrolled.

Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee your acceptance into the program. If seats are not available, our team will place you on the waitlist.

¡IMPORTANTE! Los solicitantes deben completar los dos pasos anteriores para inscribirse oficialmente.

Debido al alto volumen de solicitudes, no podemos garantizar su aceptación en el programa. Si no hay asientos disponibles, nuestro equipo lo colocará en la lista de espera.

GED Frequently Asked Questions

How much do classes cost?

All our classes (ESL and GED) are FREE.

How do I register for GED classes?

See the above-outlined steps to register for GED Classes.

When are GED Classes offered?

We typically offer GED classes either in the mornings (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM), afternoons (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM), or in the evenings (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

How soon can I start taking GED classes?

Because we are one of the few centers that offer free GED classes in the Lehigh Valley, our classes are often full. For this reason, you may have to wait several weeks before we are able to place you in a class.

If you’d like to practice your GED skills earlier, you may visit the GED website to take a look at some resources.

When do you hold registrations for GED classes?

We hold about 4 registration sessions throughout the year. Times and dates vary. Information on registration sessions is sent out to prospective students via email and posted on our website and Facebook page.

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