HSE & Proficiency Communications and Presentations
Please find the latest communications and presentations regarding the High School Equivalency (HSE) and Proficiency Programs below.August 2026 - Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings
These convenings were designed to provide timely updates to and collect information from attendees regarding the GED and HiSET® exams. The California Department of Education (CDE) invited chief examiners, test site administrators, school counselors, and others with a connection to the high school equivalency (HSE) and proficiency programs to join us.
2026 Summer Convening Flyer (PDF)
2026 Summer Convenings Resource Guides and Video Recordings
2026 Alternative Means Resource Guide (DOCX)
2026 CDE HSE Convenings Resource Guide (DOCX)
2026 GED & Me App Demo Resource Guide (DOCX)
2026 Highlighting GED Tools Resource Guide (DOCX)
2026 HiSET HSE Convenings Resource Guide (DOCX)
2026 HiSET Security Refresher Resource Guide (DOCX)
2025 Summer Convenings Resource Guides and Video Recordings
2025 CDE HSE Convenings Resource Guide (DOCX)
2025 High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings CDE Presentation
(Video; 23:31)
2025 GED Summer Convenings Resource Guide (DOCX)
2025 High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings GED Presentation
(Video; 22:21)
2025 HiSET Summer Convenings Resource Guide (DOCX)
2025 High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings HiSET Presentation
(Video; 20:26)