1. INEA (Adult Education Program from Mexico)

Spanish
(recommended for 9th grade –Adults)
Levels-
Preliterate- secondary

INEA is the Adult Education Program from Mexico. Secondary age students and adults who are non or limited English speaking are provided instruction and materials in Spanish in all content areas (e.g., math, reading, science, etc.). It may be used as a Pre-GED Program for students are preparing to take the GED in Spanish. It may also be used for students who want to receive certification from Mexico. Secondary teachers may also want to use it in high school classes.

2. GED (high school equivalency diploma)

The GED is the high school equivalency diploma that is offered in all states in the United States. In order to earn this diploma students must past five tests. The GED is recommended for students who want to obtain higher paying jobs and/or attend college. Students who cannot attend high school, have too many units to complete or are older Spanish speaking students, benefit from the GED. It is not recommended for students who do not have a strong academic background below the 5th grade.

3. California PASS Program

English and some Courses are in Spanish

These are courses offered via Migrant Education and are based on the courses and Standards of schools in California. Students may take the courses at school or at home. These are recommended for Migrant students who have one semester or less to complete in a California High School. High schools and the Migrant Education Program must establish an agreement in order for students to receive PASS units towards graduation.

4. Short Term Certification Programs (vocational)

English (some schools also offer ESL and/or tutoring to assist the Limited English Speaking Student in preparing and/or taking short term certification classes.)
Recommended for secondary age students-adults.

Short-term certification programs are offered via school districts and state community colleges. These may last from several weeks (e.g., teachers aide to more then a year (e.g., vocational nurse).
Successful completion of these programs allows the students to receive certification in a vocational area and obtain higher paying positions. Students may also want to use these programs as the beginning of a career ladder in a profession (e.g. teachers aide certification to teacher).
Most of these programs provide for practice in the vocation of choice as well as class work.

Contact local school district, community college, Job Corps , Conservation Corps

or

Mayra Garza
Phone: (661) 636-4398
Region V Migrant Education
Kern County

5. California High School Proficiency Examination

It is an alternative to completing high school in California. If the examination (3 hours) is successfully completed, students receive a Certificate of Proficiency. It is recommended for students who have strong academic backgrounds from U.S. schools but are not able to attend school.
All persons and institutions controlled by California law that require high school diplomas for any purpose must accept the certificate as satisfying those requirements. Federal government agencies are not bound by state laws.