UA Cossatot’s Adult Education students have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic like all public schools. During this time, students are not able to complete their GED^® testing requirements to earn their high school equivalency diploma. Some students were only one test away from earning their credential.  Nine students, however, did finish all of their test requirements and have earned their diploma. 

Students who have passed their GED^® tests and earned their diploma this spring semester include: Andrew Shelton of Gillham, Keith Perkins of Murfreesboro, Jeffery Scott Kimmel of Gillham, Dalton Saxour of De Queen, Brittany Kaylor of Murfreesboro, James Sellers of Gillham, Hector Barreto of De Queen, Brandon Gonzalez of Murfreesboro, and Memphis Jackson of Murfreesboro. 

Adult Education offers many services other than GED^® test preparation. Services offered include literacy, basic skills remediation, English as a Second Language, citizenship, digital literacy, employability skills, financial literacy, Accelerating Opportunities, and college preparation.

“Adult Education is a valuable part of community services,” says Jennifer Black, Director. “We help individuals to make a positive impact on their life. Students often come to adult education to earn their diploma to get a job, earn a job promotion, or go to college. It is so rewarding to be a part of students’ successes. They are often so grateful when they accomplish their goals, and that is what we are here to do, help each one succeed!” 

For more information, please call UA Cossatot’s Adult Education department at 870-584-1467 or 870-584-1114.