The National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
The National External Diploma Program ( NEDP), administrated through Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) is a complete assessment program that allows adults to demonstrate transferable skills for which a high school diploma is awarded. NEDO is a competency-based, applied performance assessment system that expects adults to demonstrate their ability in a serious of simulations that parallel job and life situations. Participants are evaluated against a criterion of excellence which requires 100% mastery. Advisors and Assessors work with students to help direct them toward the instruction needed to complete the 65 competencies required through existing community resources. In addition, each student must fulfill an individual competency.
As with all Distance Learning programs, NEDP candidates should be ready to take upon the self-direction of learning with enthusiasm and dedication. CASAS sets a minimal entry requirement of performing at ASE Low instructional level. Scale score levels on CASAS assessment should b 230 in math and 236 in reading.
Since NEDP is one of the Distance Learning programs, it follows similar guidelines for calculating State Aid Reimbursement. Students must meet with the Assessor weekly for a face to face meeting, thus the calculations are made on a weekly formula.
For procedural manual refer to
The Program Manager and Instructor Guide for Distance Learning
( 
1.01 MB).
For the calculations for the distance learning formula refer to Employment
Preparation Education Manual ( 310.10 KB).
