This program is available in 13 counties and Baltimore City. Maryland State Adult Literacy Resource Center, the Resource Center for Language and Culture and the Maryland Adult Education Professional Development Program provide a range of services including professional development workshops, seminars and conferences, distribution of resource and assessment materials, and dissemination of information showcasing model programs and practices. The state of the art Centers also coordinate information and referral for teachers, administrators, learners and volunteers. Adults who pass the assessment earn a Maryland high school diploma. The GED Tests cover five academic areas-writing skills, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics.
Testing is held each month at various centers across the state.
An application and scheduling fee are required. The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.