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Perseverance pays off!

In December 2018, Sherman completed requirements for the NEDP and received his high school diploma from Charlottesville City Schools (CCS).

Sherman Thompsen and Lisa Climer TJACESherman was instrumental in bringing the NEDP to CCS. He wrote a compelling letter to the school superintendent explaining his extraordinary efforts over many years in working toward the GED, passing four of the five tests and then coming ten points short on his final test before the GED 2014 test was released – meaning he would have to start all over again. Sherman was devastated—he had been working toward his GED since the 1970. (He was drafted into the military before completing traditional high school.) He convinced the school superintendent that SSC needed to offer the NEDP as an option for adult learners. Fortunately, she agreed and Sherman began working toward this goal by entering a brand new adult education program at CCS—the NEDP.

Sherman’s NEDP Assessor witnessed firsthand his very sharp mind and unmatched determination at bi-weekly in-office checks. And, for a time, Sherman worked with a tutor from Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. Mostly, this is a CCS family success story. Sherman has long worked as a custodian at an elementary school in the district and befriended a teacher. She has been an angel for him—serving as advocate, tutor, and cheerleader. She also secured a retired teacher and her husband to tutor him.

Sherman’s perseverance is remarkable and a shining light for us all. Despite many obstacles and struggles, he never gave up on his dream of earning a high school diploma. Congratulations Sherman, you are an inspiration to all of us!

National External Diploma Program® (NEDP)

NEDP is now totally remote!

Adults can demonstrate high school-level skills through completing a portfolio of life skill and academic tasks, anywhere they have access to the internet.

The NEDP has educational information that you can use in your everyday life. I felt that completing this information also allowed me to learn a lot of information while completing my assignments.

The NEDP is a hands-on learning program that assesses the high school level skills of adults and out-of-school youth. The NEDP evaluates the reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills with real-world relevance.

  • Assesses high school-level skills awarding a traditional diploma so graduates can meet their academic and career goals
  • Designed for self-directed out-of-school youth and adults with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer
  • Offers flexible scheduling and confidentiality
  • Includes tasks for in-demand career and lifelong learning experiences in Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace
  • Evaluates skills based on the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards. 



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The program is excellent for busy people with full-time schedules. Great assessments that teach you about everyday life and helpful tools for future goals. Just like anything else with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goal.    

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