Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Student Assistance
Part B
Site Evaluation Checklist for Implementing the GED Exit Option Model
Instructions:
Each implementing site must complete this checklist and submit to the district
office. These checklists should be maintained at the district office. (
Note: This form should not
be returned with the district application.
)
Site:
Contact Name:
Guideline 1 - Student Selection Procedures
All students are 16 years of age or older.
Current enrollment form is available for every student indicating that the students are
enrolled in courses that meet high school graduation requirements in the GED Exit Option
Model (electronic or hard copy).
Records that document that the students are overage for grade are available for every
student
and
the group the students entered kindergarten with have graduated,
or
the
students are current year seniors behind in credits, and/or have a low GPA and are in
jeopardy of not graduating with their peer group.
The site has an appropriate test (reading test, TABE, or other tests described in Rule 6A-
6.014, F.A.C.) with modifications for ESE/LEP students to measure if the student’s reading
level is at least at the seventh grade.
The site has documentation of student records reviews to determine appropriate placement.
Students are prevented from graduating prior to the class with which they entered
kindergarten.
The site has current copies of the parental notification and consent letters.
The site has a current
written
description of the GED Exit Option Model and GED Tests
content.
Guideline 2 - Counseling
The site has documentation that parents and students received appropriate counseling
regarding the GED Exit Option Model and other graduation options prior to placement.
Students have equal access to counseling and support services provided through the school
district’s PK-12 program, including certified counselors.
Students receive academic, personal, and career counseling, including information relative
to military recruiters, colleges, and universities
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The site has documentation of the continuation of counseling services during students’
participation in the GED Exit Option Model.
Guideline 3 - Curricula and Instructional Content
The site has documentation that all students are enrolled in classes for credit that lead to a
high school diploma in accordance with the district’s pupil progression plan.
The site has evidence that the students receive grades and report cards.
The curriculum is designed to specifically meet student needs based on diagnostic testing.
Teacher records reflect student performance standards for each course being taught.
The curriculum has GED Course Curriculum Frameworks and Student Performance
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Standards integrated. (A copy may be obtained from the district’s adult education director.)
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Site personnel make arrangements for students to take the FCAT.
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The site has copies of the official GED practice tests.
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Students earn acceptable scores on the official GED practice tests, administered under
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standard testing conditions.
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Remediation is provided if any sections of the FCAT or GED tests are not passed.
Guideline 4 - Instructional Resources and Qualified Staff
Teachers are certified according to the guidelines provided in the
Florida Course Code
Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments
.
Teachers meet the federal definition of a “highly qualified” teacher as described in the
No
Child Left Behind Act of 2001
within the appropriate timelines.
The site has appropriate instructional materials and the courses are aligned with the
Sunshine State Standards.
Class size and classroom space is reasonable, pursuant to the State Board of Education
Rules.
The site has copies of the GED Course Curriculum Frameworks and appropriate State
Board Rules.
Teachers of this model are encouraged to participate in staff development provided through
the Adult Education Program and GED Testing Service.
Students have access to 25 hours of instruction per week (full-time, grades 9-12).
Flexible scheduling is provided, which allows for students to attend vocational training, on-
the-job training, or be employed (optional).
Guideline 5 - Standard High School Diploma
Students who pass the GED Tests and the FCAT are awarded a standard diploma in
addition to the State of Florida diploma.
Students who pass the GED Tests but do not pass the FCAT are awarded only a State of
Florida diploma.
Districts’ have the flexibility to award a standard diploma to GED completers who do not
pass the FCAT by authority of Rule 6A-6.021, F.A.C.
Guideline 6 - Official Recognition
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Students are eligible to participate in all standard high school activities, including
extracurricular activities and graduation ceremonies.
Guideline 9 - Data Collection
Student data is transmitted to the Department of Education via the Automated Student
Information System, Dropout Prevention Program Evaluation format, during Survey 5.
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P--The student took the official GED tests and passed.
•
F --The student took the official GED tests and failed.
The
W10
withdrawal code,
any PK-12 student participating in a GED Exit Option Model
who passed the GED Tests and the FCAT and was awarded a standard high school
diploma
, was used.
The
WGD
withdrawal code
, any student participating in the GED Exit Option Model who
passed the GED Tests, but did not pass the FCAT and was awarded a State of Florida
diploma
, was used.
The Annual School Report Form for the GED Exit Option Model (part B) is completed and
submitted to the district as part of the application which is submitted to the Department.
Guideline 10 - Integrity of the Tests
Testing arrangements are coordinated with the Adult Education Program to ensure that all
proper protocol, special accommodations, and testing procedures are met.
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