Librarian's Guide for Real World Questions

WSWHE BOCES High School Equivalency program
can help you prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion - TASC™ test. This is the new high school equivalency test that replaces the GED.

Prepares academically and economically disadvantaged residents in the Capital District, ages 16 and over, for further educational, training, and employment opportunities.

ETA offers a variety of adult classes at various times of day all year long. Some course categories offered include: business, commercial driving, culinary, health related programs and skilled trades. The classes can last from 3 hours to up to 7 months and range in cost from approximately $75 to $5,000.

Designed to help parents understand the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards. Touches on why the curriculum standards were revised, what revisions were made and how the revised standards might affect their child’s education.

Everything from how to get certified, notes to applicants from out of state, and general updates on certification standards.

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State.

A 2019 document (80 page PDF) of pre-kindergarten learning standards.

A February 2020 article from "Saratoga Today" that lists local scholarship opportunities.