Individualized Instruction: Adults study individually and/or in small groups under the guidance of qualified instructors. Each student progresses at his or her own pace.
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 Alabama High School Exit Exam: Adults who have the high school credits required for a high school diploma but have not passed the Exit Exam may study for the Alabama High School Exit Exam.
back to top Distance Learning : A GED online computer class allows students who cannot attend class to study for the GED test at home. Those who score on the ninth-grade level or above on an assessment test are eligible for the online class. back to top Tutoring: Help is available for nonreaders and beginning readers. Nonreaders and beginning readers may attend reading class, study in a computer reading lab, or be assigned a tutor. back to top GED: GED stands for the General Educational Development test. The test covers five areas: Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts, Reading ; and Mathematics. A free GED practice test to determine readiness for the GED test is available. The high school equivalency diploma is issued on the basis of satisfactory GED test.
To register for the GED you must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in a public or private school registered with the State Department of Education. The following documents are required to register:
- A current Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, non-driver’s license ID, passport, military ID) and a Social Security card.
- A valid Tax ID number issued by the Social Security Administration is required if you are in this country on a non-work status.
- Under certain cirumstances, 16 or 17 year old applicants may take the GED test. Please call (256) 306-2610 for instructions.
- A test fee of $50 (cash only) is due at time of registration. If you are a re-tester, the charge is $10 for each area of the test you will be taking.
- ADA accommodations are available.
If you fail to bring the necessary documents or fee with you to registration, you will not be permitted to register. Please be prompt. No one will be admitted once the registration process has started.
For information about enrollment in the GED preparation classes at the Decatur Campus, please call (256) 306-2830, or the Huntsville Campus at (256) 890-4729.
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Graduation: A GED Graduation is held annually in May. back to top ASVAB: Assistance is available for men and women who are studying for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. back to top
ESL: English as a second language (ESL) classes provide instruction for adults whose native language is not English. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered on the basis of satisfactory assessment test scores.
back to top  Volunteers: Volunteers contribute greatly to the Adult Education program. To volunteer, call the Adult Education office in your area
Adult Education benefits not only individual students, but also the community.
- It contributes to a more productive work force.
- Adult Education qualifies adults for better jobs and increases their buying power.
- It qualifies adults for military service.
- It qualifies adults for college or technical training.
- It enables some adults to become independent of government assistance.
- Adult Education promotes better parenting skills.
- Adult Education contributes to better informed citizens who are more active in government and community affairs.
back to top For more information: For class locations and schedules, information about volunteering, and other information, please call the following numbers:
Huntsville and Madison County
256-890-4729
Limestone and Morgan Counties
256-306-2830
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The Calhoun Adult Education Program provides academic instruction up to the college level. Areas of instruction include the following: 
