distance education
West Virginia's adult distance education program provides a flexible learning opportunity for West Virginia adults who need to prepare for the high school equivalency test, or who wish to brush up on their basic academic skills in preparation for an upcoming test for entrance into college and/or into the workforce. And it's free! You can now study any time of the day or night on a computer or mobile device with Internet access.*
Some of the approved software programs for distance education in West Virginia Adult Education include:
The content of these programs vary from courses in healthcare occupations to information technology and from courses in Accuplacer® Exam Preparation to learning English as a Second Language.
In order to participate in the distance education program, you must be a West Virginia resident and be able to go to an onsite class to take the assessment test and enroll. Options for virtual enrollment and assessment are being offered beginning Fall 2020 due to COVID-19.
*Distance Education is available only in limited areas. Call the Adult Education Hotline at 1-800-642-2670 to find the nearest adult learning center in your area that offers distance learning opportunities.
Some of the approved software programs for distance education in West Virginia Adult Education include:
- Edgenuity®
- TASC/TABE Prep Academy™,
- Computer Essentials™
- Burlington English®
- West Virginia Welcome
- Through the Customer's Eyes
- Microsoft Digital Literacy
- Khan Academy Courses
- Brainchild Study Buddies
The content of these programs vary from courses in healthcare occupations to information technology and from courses in Accuplacer® Exam Preparation to learning English as a Second Language.
In order to participate in the distance education program, you must be a West Virginia resident and be able to go to an onsite class to take the assessment test and enroll. Options for virtual enrollment and assessment are being offered beginning Fall 2020 due to COVID-19.
*Distance Education is available only in limited areas. Call the Adult Education Hotline at 1-800-642-2670 to find the nearest adult learning center in your area that offers distance learning opportunities.
Any questions regarding Distance Education in West Virginia may be directed to:
Rebecca Metzger, Coordinator, at rmetzger@k12.wv.us or 1-800-642-2670
Rebecca Metzger, Coordinator, at rmetzger@k12.wv.us or 1-800-642-2670
