What are the Benefits of EDP?

Because it was designed especially for adults, the External Diploma Program:

· Is self-paced

· Requires competence, but does not require in-class attendance

· Is conducted through one-to-one appointments with trained assessors

· Offers flexible scheduling

· Allows you to choose your own instructional resources

· can be administered confidentially

The EDP provides adults with an opportunity to earn a traditional high school diploma in a non-traditional, non-threatening atmosphere.

What is the EDP Process?

Free Information Session Diagnostic Assessment Generalized Assessment Individualized Assessment Post-Task Assessment

Portfolio Review

Awarding of Diploma

Each EDP applicant must attend a free information session to hear the program described, in detail, by a trained EDP assessor.  Following registration, your advisor will assess what you already know and determine which areas require additional help.  Adults who need to review skills are referred to a local learning center.

 

Generalized life skill competencies and one individualized competency are demonstrated during the assessment phase of the EDP.  When all competencies have been demonstrated with 100% accuracy, a traditional high school diploma is awarded by Paintsville High School.

...Because Competence Deserves Recognition!

How Do I Get More Information?

A EDP site is located in:

Johnson County

(606) 788-7080

Ext. 156 or 160

 

Administered by:

Kentucky Education Cabinet

Department of Workforce Investment Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center

CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center

High School Diploma Program For Adults

External Diploma Program

What is EDP?

The External Diploma Program is a high school diploma program for mature, motivated adults, age 25 and older, who have acquired academic-level skills through life and work experience.  Adults are awarded a traditional high school diploma after demonstration life skills competencies.  The EDP is an assessment program that measures what adults know, irrespective of how or where that knowledge was acquired.

What Skills are Required?

You’ll be asked to demonstrate general life skills competencies in the following areas:

· Communication Skills

· Computation

· Consumer Awareness

· Occupational Preparedness

· Scientific Awareness

· Social Awareness

· Technological Awareness

...and in one area of individual assessment, such as:

· Employment Verification

· Special Skills Assessment

· Certified Training Documentation

· Advanced Academic Assessment

How Are Skills Demonstrated?

Yow will demonstrate 65 general life skills competencies and one individualized competency using a variety of techniques including: take-home projects, performance assessments, interviews with an advisor, and documentation review.

You may complete assignments on your own time, followed by one-to-one appointments with an assigned advisor.  No classes are required.  If you need help in specific academic areas, and EDP advisor will help you locate appropriate learning resources.

 

Who are EDP Graduates?

EDP graduates are adults who:

· Are self-directed and motivated

· Want recognition of their life-long learning

· Understand that learning does not stop at the classroom door

Phone: 606-788-7080

Fax: 606-788-7076

Toll free (Only in Ky) 1-800-443-2187

Deaf Services TTY 1-877-600-6111

E-mail: Tim Barber

 

To contact us:

External Diploma Program