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The Adult Diploma Program
An exciting new way to get your high school diploma

For more information, call us at 215-345-8322 or 215-968-3484 ext. 107 or 215-245-1798 ext. 14

Stephanie Bates (front), our first ADP graduate, proudly shows off her high school diploma from the Bensalem Township School District. With her are
(left to right) Dr. James Lombardo, superintendent of Bensalem School District; Regina Kayris, Special Education teacher at Bensalem High School and ADP assessor; Peg Gould, Stephanie's mentor and Vita's Coordinator of High School Programs;  & Karen Klingerman, Coordinator of Professional Development & Literacy Programs for Bensalem School District and ADP assessor.

What is the Adult Diploma Program?
Vita Education Services is partnering with local school districts to offer the Adult Diploma Program (ADP) in Bucks County. This program gives adult learners the opportunity to complete an independent learning curriculum that leads to a high school diploma from a participating school district. The curriculum provides specific objectives that are met in a real-life learning context.  In order to complete these objectives, learners will use the resources of the community in which they live.  The ADP is offered throughout the year at no charge to participants.

How does the ADP differ from the GED?
The GED (General Equivalency Diploma) is given by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to those who take and pass the GED test.  The ADP is issued by a local school district and is awarded to learners who have, through independent study, met curriculum objectives. Learners create a portfolio showing completion of specific competencies.

What are the benefits of the ADP?  The ADP:

  • encourages personal responsibility for learning.
  • promotes gathering, analyzing and applying information in a variety of situations.
  • engages the learner in problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • develops independent learning skills needed for those interested in post-secondary education.

What is included in the curriculum?
Students will demonstrate their understanding in areas such as civics and government, environment and ecology, family and consumer sciences, geography, health, safety and physical education, math, reading, writing and speaking, science and technology.

Who is eligible for the program?

  • Adult learners, age 18 or older, who are residents or non-residents of the participating school districts, can apply.
  • Students currently attending high school programs cannot be considered.
  • Interested participants will be interviewed and given an assessment to determine further eligibility.

What are the steps taken to earn an adult diploma?
1)  Individuals can schedule an interview and assessment with staff at the offices of Vita Education Services. 

2) Students are invited to attend refresher courses in English and Math which will be offered in high schools of participating school districts at specific times. These courses allow individuals to review basic reading, writing and math skills used in completing performance objectives. 

3) Learners meet regularly with staff members who review and approve assignments.

 

The Adult Diploma program is funded through a grant from the Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

 


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