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Adult education students have a wide range of abilities and needs, especially when it comes to taking a high-stakes test like the GED or HiSET. Both test publishers have systems in place to provide accommodations to students with learning, physical, and mental differences and disabilities. Navigating these systems can be very challenging for practitioners. Thankfully, Katya Backhaus from the state office has the answers and the desire to support practitioners and students! Join Nadia and Jamie as they interview Katya, asking her questions that were provided by practitioners regarding testing accommodations. We guarantee you will come away with this episode with new information and tools to help your students succeed!
Adult education students have a wide range of abilities and needs, especially when it comes to taking a high-stakes test like the GED or HiSET. Both test publishers have systems in place to provide accommodations to students with learning, physical, and mental differences and disabilities. Navigating these systems can be very challenging for practitioners. Thankfully, Katya Backhaus from the state office has the answers and the desire to support practitioners and students! Join Nadia and Jamie as they interview Katya, asking her questions that were provided by practitioners regarding testing accommodations. We guarantee you will come away with this episode with new information and tools to help your students succeed!