HSE & Proficiency Communications and Presentations

Please find the latest communications and presentations regarding the High School Equivalency (HSE) and Proficiency Programs below.

August 2025 - 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 and proficiency programs to join us.

2025 Summer Convenings Resource Guides and Video Recordings

2025 CDE Resource Guide (DOCX)

CDE Presentation Video (Video; 23:31)
*The process described at 7:38 in the video has been updated. Please see the 2025 Note-Taking Guide, page 2, for the current information.

2025 HiSET® Resource Guide (DOCX)

HiSET® Presentation Video (Video; 20:26)

2025 GED Resource Guide (DOCX)

GED Presentation Video (Video; 22:21)

Feel free to share this informational flyer (PDF) with others.

2025 March Charter School Conference

2025 California Charter School Association Conference Presentation Resource Guide

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