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HSE & Proficiency Communications and Presentations

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

2023 HSE Summer Convenings Videos and Notetaking Guides

This three-series webinar was provided by the California Department of Education (CDE), HiSET®, and GED® Testing Services. These webinars were designed for high school equivalency chief examiners and test site administrators, high school counselors, and others with a connection to this alternate option for students. Below are links to the session videos and their respective note-taking guides.

California Adult Education Program (CAEP) 2023 Summit

  • CAEP Note-Taking Guide (DOCX)
    Empowering All Learners: Exploring Equivalency and Proficiency Programs Evaluation, California Adult Education Program (CAEP) 2023 Summit, October 26, 2023.

Questions:   Proficiency, Equivalency, and Fitness Testing Office | hseoffice@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-9438
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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