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Need a GED?  Call (440) 576-6015 Ext. 1057
Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE)

WE CAN HELP YOU!

Options: Study at home, in class, study GED ON TV, study GED on line!  We will help you prepare for this seven hour test which also includes a 250 word essay!  Notice - you must be 19 years old!  Applicants 18 yrs old or younger must meet certain requirements/have Superintendent complete special section of application and be officially withdrawn from school!

Step 1: GED Preparation

  • Attend an Orientation Session.  Call to schedule an appointment and find out about our services and the Official Practice Test.  See if you are ready!

  • Applicants who pass the Official Practice Test are eligible for a FREE GED TEST and FREE RE-TAKES (three free tests per calendar year).

  • Attend GED classes...let us help you study and prepare for the test!

Step 2: GED Application

  • Special Note: Application services are now available online. For details, visit Ohio Department of Education at www.ode.state.oh.us.

  • Complete application/sign/notarize

  • Return completed application to ABLE site or ABLE Office

  • ABLE Office will verify results of Official Practice Test and complete Fee Waiver for FREE GED TEST!

  • Application and Fee Waiver Forms are mailed to Columbus
    Columbus will post authorizations (usually within 2 weeks).  Check with the ABLE Office or your local Test Center (ACJVS) to confirm YOUR authorization. You are now ready to schedule a test date!  Note: This authorization is valid for 120 days, so you must schedule and complete the GED Test within 120 days (four months) or you will have to complete another application!

  • View Math Video...learn about using a calculator and grid formats!

Step 3: GED TEST

  • Call the GED Test Center for your test appointment: ACJVS (440) 576-6015 Ext. 1057

  • Ask to schedule a GED Test date.  You must have authorization from Columbus BEFORE scheduling!

  • Plan ahead for a full day (or two evenings) at the ACJVS Test Center

  • On your test date, report to ACJVS Test Center at 7:40 AM or at 3:40 PM for evening testing.

  • Bring "Photo I.D." (Ohio Driver's License / Ohio I.D. or Passport)

  • Complete 5 tests/multiple choice + written essay

  • Time limit (each test has a time limit...total time for 5 tests: 7 hrs+)

Options: You may also apply by mail:

  1. Complete an application/sign/notarize.

  2. Attach $55 money order.

  3. Mail to Columbus.  After Columbus posts your authorization, you may schedule/complete the GED Test anytime within 120 days!  For more information, call the ABLE Office at (440) 576-6015 Ext. 1057.

2008 GED SCHEDULE at ACJVS
 Testing options:
All Day Friday
Two Evenings - Tuesday & Wednesday
Check Days/Times of our year-round schedule!

DAY

DATE

TIME

ROOM #
FRIDAY
1/18/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
2/5/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
2/6/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
3/14/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
FRIDAY
4/4/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
4/22/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
4/23/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
5/16/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
6/3/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
6/4/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
6/27/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
7/15/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
7/16/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
8/15/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
9/2/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
9/3/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
9/26/2008
7:45 P.M.
262
TUESDAY
10/14/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
10/15/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
11/7/2008
7:45 A.M.
262
TUESDAY
11/25/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
WEDNESDAY
11/26/2008
3:45 P.M.
218
FRIDAY
12/12/2008
7:45 A.M.
262

 

Other ABLE sites throughout Ashtabula County

Special
Services

ASHTABULA 
Kent State University
Ashtabula Campus Library
T-W-TH/ AM-AFT 
T-TH/ EVE
(440) 964-4254

Job Source
Ashtabula Plaza/Lake Avenue
M-W/AM-AFT ESOL
T-TH/AM-AFT GED
(440) 994-2517

CONNEAUT
Conneaut Human Resources Center/327 Mill Street
W-TH/ AM-AFT 
(440) 593-5273 Ext. 310

GENEVA 
Geneva Community Center
72 West Main Street
T-TH/ AM-AFT 
(440) 466-3048 Ext. 110

JEFFERSON
Ashtabula County JVS/ABLE
OFFICE HOURS
M-T-W-TH 8:30 AM-4 PM
ABLE CLASSES: T-TH/ EVE
LPN Prep
(440) 576-6015 Ext. 1057

Ashtabula County
Adult Basic Education
Providing programs for the development, improvement and expansion of lifelong learning opportunities for adults in their family, community and work roles!

 FREE GED PRACTICE TESTS are 
available at ALL Adult Learning Centers! Passing an Official Practice Test allows for FREE GED TEST and FREE Re-takes! CALL or STOP BY to schedule an appointment!

OFFICIAL GED TEST is given at ACJVS year-round. NEW TEST and NEW POLICIES started in 2002! CALL for details! 

ESOL & U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Classes for foreign born adults and families in Ashtabula, Geneva and Conneaut.  For information, call 440-576-6015 Ext. 1057 

MEDICAL READINESS/LPN PREP
Course designed to help you prepare for a health related career! 12 Week Course offered Wednesdays.
AFT OR EVE
Fall Session begins in September
Winter Session begins in January.
TO ENROLL, YOU MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION SESSION ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS! REPORT TO: ACJVS BLDG. B ROOM 262 
Call the ABLE OFFICE for course dates!

ABLE... One-Stop System Referral Agency
Local Partner of JOB SOURCE

Geauga-Ashtabula-Portage Partnership/GAPP
 "Doing our part to strengthen workforce development"

ASHTABULA COUNTY LITERACY COALITION Information/Speakers/County-wide Literacy Events

GED info online - you can access GED information at home, at ABLE Learning Centers, and at public libraries!

GED information and resource links:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/curriculum-assessment/Assessment/

http://www.gedonline.org

http://www.INFOOhio.org

Don't forget:  GED ON TV - Check local PBS schedules!

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