2016 Annual Conference

In 2014, ETS launched the HiSET exam. The exam gives out-of-school youth and adults an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential. The exam features paper- and computer-based formats in English and Spanish, and has been adopted in more than 25 states and jurisdictions.

Any attendee that is involved in the decision making, preparation instruction or administration of a state or jurisdiction’s high school equivalency credential will have something to take away from the ETS High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET®) Program presentation. With a focus on HiSET content, program options and material resources adult educators involved in the preparation of a candidate in taking their high school equivalency exam would be the ideal audience for this presentation.

In 2014, Educational Testing Service broke new ground in adult education with the HiSET® exam — an affordable, more accessible high school equivalency test option. Built on the new college- and career-readiness standards, the HiSET exam gives out-of-school youth and adults an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential. The exam features paper- and computer-based formats, in English and Spanish. Now the fastest-growing exam on the market it has been adopted in more than 25 states and jurisdictions. This session will showcase the progress the HiSET program has made since launch. Express the integrity HiSET has for adult education and the fairness if offers to its test takers. The presenter will advise attendees of the options HiSET has to offer, as well as inform any individuals already using HiSET of any updates with the program.