1. WV GED ® Option Pathway Linda Berlin, Option Pathway Coordinator Debra Kimbler, State GED Administrator GED Option Pathway Attendance Directors Conference

2. GED Option

3. Option Pathway

4. GED Option

5. Characteristics of the Option Student Smart Kids Lost in the System Gifted Learning disabilities Low self esteem Homeless or displaced Problems at home Don’t fit in Parent or to be parent Like hands on learning Appreciative

6. Option (1)Pathway Students who complete the GED early:  Continue CTE Program Participate in co-op education Take other classes of interest Take college classes Participate in job shadowing

7. QUESTIONS

8. Option Pathway Contact Information Linda Berlin, GED Option Coordinator lberlin@access.k12.wv.us Debra Kimbler, GED Assistant Director dkimbler@access.k12.wv.us Phone 304-558-6315 Fax 304-558-4874