GED Resource List
2 Succeed in Education and Employment MHCD
456 Bannock
Denver, CO 80204
303.504.1700
http://mhcd.org/
Link2Succeed helps students who are interested in pursuing formal education out in the community.
Education Specialists provide support through tutoring, helping with financial aid and offering oncampus study groups. Over 80 of our members are currently enrolled in formal education, most of
who are in school on the Auraria Campus. Our counselors can help members navigate the education
process from beginning to end, identifying barriers and celebrating successes, to support individuals
in achieving their academic goals. GED Classes offered to MHCD Adults enrolled in outpatient
treatment at no cost. GED classes are on an individualized basis.
• To enroll in MHCD services the intake number is 303-504-7900. Once enrolled in services
call 303-504-1700 to enroll in GED classes.
Arapahoe Community College
5900 South Santa Fe Drive,
Littleton, Colorado 80120
303.797.5722
http://arapahoe.edu/community-education/earn-your-ged
The GED classes are now offered online only. Work at your own pace and in the convenience of
your own home or at work.
• GED Test Prep Five Subjects $159
• GED Test Prep Language Arts $139
• GED Test Prep Math $139
Bienestar Family Services of Centro San Diego
2830 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80205
303.295.9470 X176
Fax 303.295.9471
Email centro@archden.org
www.centrosanjuandiego.org
Plaza Comunitaria, a program focusing on adult literacy, elementary, middle and high school
certification. This program provides multiple adult education and family support services aimed at
building and supporting the ability of Hispanics to achieve economic success, social, and
educational wellbeing for successful integration into this country. This center is open to all residents
regardless of religious, racial or economic status. Bienestar provides the following services:
• Basic computer skills and Intermediate computer skills
• G.E.D. Preparation in Spanish
• E.S.L. classes for basic, intermediate and advanced conversational levels
Created 09/07/12
Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE)
1175 Osage Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80204
303.892.8444
http://www.cwee.org/index.cfm
Participants seeking a GED must first complete Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to evaluate
their previous knowledge and education level. Once TABE is completed, students begin working on
completing a GED. Earning a GED entails receiving acceptable grades in reading, writing, math,
science and social studies. Participants prepare for the GED by taking various practice tests. Practice
tests are shortened versions of the official GED and help determine how a participant would score on
the official test. Once a participant earns passing grades on the practice test they take the official GED.
College America/The Good Neighbor-Denver Campus
1385 South Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
303.300.8740
emily.smith@collegeamerica.edu
http://www.collegeamerica.edu/good-­‐neighbor Offers adult GED test preparation classes and tutoring. The Good Neighbor Initiative provides
everything a member of the community needs to succeed—instruction, tutoring, books, computers and
software, supplies and scrubs. The fees for the GED test and other exams are also paid for by the Good
Neighbor Initiative. Register at GED123.org
Community College of Denver GED Classes
Contact: Glenda Sinks
303.556.3805
http://www.ccd.edu/
glenda.sinks@ccd.edu
Offering GED and pre-GED instruction at a number of sites in Denver.
|Before attending classes, everyone must take a diagnostic test at the GED Institute office on the
Auraria Campus: South Classroom Building—Room 142H. After the diagnostic test, an orientation
date is given. A $40 class fee is due at that time. Orientations are conducted on the Auraria Campus—
South Classroom Building—Room 142H. Call with questions. Locations
Community College of Denver 1111 W. Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
Monday and Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Created 09/07/12
Community College of Denver GED Classes (continued)
Gathering Place 1535 High Street Denver, CO 80218
(Serving homeless women; contact The Gathering Place for services-303.996.9035)
Monday and Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hadley Branch Library 1890 S. Grove St. 80219
Sat. 9:00 to 12:00 & Online work
North Lincoln Opportunity Center 1401 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204
Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday and Wednesday 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Basic Skills)
Quigg Newton Community Center 4440 Navajo St. Denver, CO 80211
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Rude Park Recreation Center TBD
Swansea Recreation Center TBD
Westwood Opportunity Center 855 South Irving Denver, CO 80219
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am –12:00pm
Champa House I Denver Rescue Mission
6090 E. Smith Road
Denver, CO 80216
303.953.3900
https://www.denverrescuemission.org/
STAR Transitional Program- Homeless working families are often forced to take shelter wherever they
can, resulting in humiliating and even dangerous situations. At The Crossing, families in our STAR
Transitional Program are given an opportunity to experience affordable transitional housing in a clean
and safe community setting. Our dedicated staff works to help STAR Transitional Program participants
achieve self-sufficiency and permanent housing through life skills, career development and computer
skills workshops; counseling; Participants also wishing to obtain their GED can be matched with a
tutor, and will only be responsible for half the cost of GED testing. Participation in the program is
between six months and two years.
Created 09/07/12
Community Educational Outreach
940 Broadway,
Denver, Colorado 80203
303.921.8600
http://www.ceocolorado.org/programs.html
Community Educational Outreach (CEO) is devoted to providing educational resources that target lowincome adults who may be at risk of being institutionalized. CEO outreaches to local community
correction, drug rehabilitation, and community based facilities in an effort to help clients remain
productive members of society For information about the GED preparation classes please visit our
programs page.
• Class Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 2pm–5:30pm
• New Student Orientation: DOC Clients Only
• Adult basic education and GED preparation instruction
Denver Inner City Parish
1212 Mariposa St.
Denver, CO 80204
Or
910 Galapago St.
Denver, Co 80204
303.629.0637
Fax 303.892.8981
www.dicp.org
La Academia is an accelerated diploma or GED program available for adults 18 years of age and older.
Emily Griffith Technical College
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720.423.4700
720.423.4750 (Spanish)
http://www.egos-school.com/continuinged/public/gedclasses
GED preparation and Adult Basic Education classes. These classes are appropriate for individuals who
are preparing for the GED test or who need to enhance their reading, math and writing skills. This class
is also appropriate for Colorado Firefighter, Police Officer, and Deputy Sheriff job applicants to brushup on academic skills.
• Offered at five locations
• $60 for 90 class-hour increments (45 class-hours for Saturdays)
Created 09/07/12
Empowerment
1600 York St. #201
Denver, CO 80206
303.320.1989
http://www.empowermentprogram.org
GED preparation, tutoring, for clients engaged in Empowerment outpatient substance abuse treatment
General Equivalency Degree (GED) preparation classes are provided for all women. Testing is
provided at Emily Griffith Opportunity School and one-to-one tutoring is available through volunteers,
churches and the community. A networked computer lab provides GED learning modules and access to
the Internet for students. Post-secondary career counseling and assistance with enrollment into
Community Colleges and technical education programs is provided through the school.
Flagship Help Center
4755 Paris Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80239 US
303.371.6351
Email: sdouglas@flagshiphelp.org
http://flagshipdenver.org
All adult residents of Northeast Denver Council Districts 11 and 8, who have not earned a high school
diploma and would like to achieve a GED.
• All classes are free to students
• Some assistance for testing fees is available
• Thursdays: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NOON and Fridays: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M
The Gathering Place
1535 High Street
Denver, Colorado 80218
303.321.4198
Fax: 303.321.0679
http://www.tgpdenver.org/growthandlearning
GED Preparation and Core Skills Tutoring- Our adult education programs provide a safe place to set
realistic goals for individual success. We offer regular individualized study sessions where students
work independently or one-on-one with volunteer tutors. Each year, about 10 women will obtain their
GED, but many others will realize the opportunities that increased educational skills offer them. For
more information about our GED program, contact Janine Wenzel at janine@tgpdenver.org or 303-9969076.
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m and Tuesday from 8:30
a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Created 09/07/12
Learning Express Library
http://denverlibrary.org/research-topics/244
Available online practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, ACT, civil service exams and citizenship, ESL
courses for Spanish-speakers, Advanced Placement practice exams, Job and Career Help Center and
practice for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
• Available with library card.
The Learning Source For Adults and Families
303.922.4683
Email: info @coloradoliteracy.org
www.coloradoliteracy.org
Basic Skills/GED Preparation daytime classes and evening available. A $60 non-refundable
contribution is requested. Locations change each season, so check website for current locations.
Currently offering adult basic education and GED preparation for Winter 2012 centers at:
Belmar Literacy Center 455 S. Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80226 Daytime and Evening Evenings:
South Middle School 12310 E. Parkview Dr. Aurora, CO 80011
East Middle School 1275 Fraser Aurora, CO 80011
Daytime:
Jeffco Learning Center 3500 Illinois St., #1660, Golden, CO 80401
Martin Luther King Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010
Life Skills Center
1000 Cherokee St.
Denver, CO 80223
720.889.2898
http://lifeskillscenters.com
A free, alternative, high school allowing youth ages 16-22 to complete their high school diploma at a
flexible pace. For residents of the city of Denver
Created 09/07/12
McLain Community High School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
303.982.7460
Fax: 303.982.7494
https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/mclain-high-school/cb
McLain Community High School's Adult Program (formerly known as the Competency-Based
Program, or CB) offers a fully accredited diploma that is equal to any other high school diploma from
Jefferson County Public Schools. McLain's adult program is one of the few public schools that offer a
high-school diploma program for students 18 and older. Because we are a public school, our fees are
affordable. Our program is flexible. Students can choose a full-time program of structured classes
during the day or a self-paced, part-time program at night. All programs are seat-based and require your
attendance. We offer no online or distance-learning courses. If you have questions, call the program
secretary at 303.982.7462
• To enroll, bring an official transcript from your previous school and money to pay your
enrollment costs.
• Age 21 and older: $150 for the first quarter ($85 for each quarter* following)
• Age 18 - 21: $75 total for the first quarter ($10 for each quarter* following)
• Parking pass for daytime classes: $31.25 each quarter *
Metro State College I Family Literacy Program
4440 Navajo St. I
Denver, CO 80211
Contact: Susan Cotton
303.458.8063
cottonsu@mscd.edu
http://www.mscd.edu/flp/
Please Note: GED classes in Spanish Only. Preference given to public housing residents.
Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, Inc.
360 Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
303.573.1302
info@micasadenver.org
http://www.micasadenver.org
GED classes are self-paced and enrollment is open. Cost is $60, which covers materials, 90 hours of
instructor-led class time, and 24-hour access to an online tutorial. Call 303-573-1302 for more
information - please note there may be a waitlist to enter Mi Casa's GED programs
Created 09/07/12
New Directions
1520 Marion Street
Denver, CO 80218
303.831.0635
http://www.newdirectionsdenver.com
New Directions is a 501 (c) (3) Non- Profit community based organization located in Denver. New
Directions is dedicated to reducing the prison recidivism rate here in the great state of Colorado and
abroad. Though New Directions began with the targeted audience of former Offenders,
upon evaluation, we have expanded our services to also include working with; At-Risk Youth, TANF
Clients, Single Parent Families, the Homeless Population, Men and Women with Criminal
Backgrounds. G.E.D Tutoring is available
Open Book Focus Points Family Resource Center’s- Open Book Literacy Program
2501 East 48th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
303.292.0770 or 303.292.3203
OpenBookLiteracy@gmail.com
www.focuspoints.org
Open Book is a program that focuses on adults with reading levels between 0 and 8.9. Beginning with
basic reading skills, students advance through a series of classes to a full academic curriculum to
prepare them for the GED. It is the goal of Open Book to provide all students with greater
independence and self-sufficiency in their lives. Students are regularly tested using the TABE test.
Those results are shared with the Colorado Department of Education. Open Book serves approximately
50 learners each 10-12 week term.
Urban Peak Denver
730 21st St. |
Denver, CO 80205
303.974.2900
http://www.urbanpeak.org
Urban Peak services for homeless and runaway youth ages 18-24include
Veteran's Upward Bound
Auraria Campus Metro State College of Denver
Saint Francis Interfaith Center, Room 13
1030 Saint Francis Way
Denver, CO 80234
303.556.3305 / 3024
http://www.mscd.edu/vub/
Serving veterans only released after 1955. The program provides veterans who do not a high school
diploma, an opportunity to prepare for the General Educational Development test (GED).
Created 09/07/12
GOAL academy
Online guided learning.
Provides credit recovery and actual High School Diploma
http://goalac.org/
Other Online resources:
http://www.khanacademy.org/
https://www.csmlearn.com/
Created 09/07/12