The WTC Academic Services department provides testing services for individuals with disabilities to help them discover their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as reading, math and writing skills or assess their readiness for college. WTC has many assessment tools that can be tailored to best meet each individual’s needs. The results of these assessments can help consumers and their DORS counselors realistically plan for training programs and employment.
Academic Assessments
If you have questions or for more information about Academic Assessments at WTC, please contact Karen Reed at 410-554-9472 or by email at
Karen.Reed@maryland.gov.
Program Description
The academic department provides assessments to individuals with disabilities to assist in rehabilitation planning. Assessments offered include:
Academic Assessment – The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) administered in a group or individualized setting identifies strengths and weaknesses in reading comprehension and math.
Individualized Assessments – When CASAS is not the best measure of a consumer’s academic skills, an alternative measure may be used.
College Assessment – Assessment provides additional information to individuals and rehabilitation counselors about the decision to attend college as a vocational goal. Assessment includes the ACCUPLACER test used in community colleges.
WTC Apprenticeship Consult/Apprenticeship Academic Assessment – Counselors should refer for this service when an academic assessment is needed to determine eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities. Contact
Sam Grimsley for more information.
Authorization Requirements
For academic assessments:
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Category: WTC Academic Services Assessment
Subcategory: Academic Assessment
For College Assessment:
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Category: WTC Academic Services Assessment
Subcategory: College Assessment
Academics Handout
Academic Screening
If you have questions or for more information about Academic Screenings at WTC, please contact Karen Reed at 410-554-9472 or by email at
Karen.Reed@maryland.gov.
Program Description
Individual or small group meeting with an Academic Training instructor to determine eligibility for a training program when the results of the academic assessment need further clarification. This is an informal assessment based on the Academic Training instructor’s observation of the student’s ability to access and understand class material.
The decision for screening will be made on an individual basis by the WTC Center Services Team (CST), including a representative from Academic Services and the WTC Center Counselor. The academic screening item will be added to the authorization by WTC. Field counselors will be informed when the service is added.
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Academic Services Assessment
Subcategory: Academic Screening
Academic Instruction
If you have questions or for more information about Academic Instruction at WTC, please contact Robin Miskelly at 410-554-9273 or by email at
Robin.Miskelly@maryland.gov.
Program Description
Self-paced individual instruction is available to all students enrolled in training programs at WTC. Academic Instruction is also available to students who need to increase their academic skills before starting a training program.
Other academic instruction services include:
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Academic Services Training
Subcategory: Academic Instruction
IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs
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Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
- Academic Instruction - $300
Academics Handout
Pre-GED Program
If you have questions or for more information about the Pre-GED program at WTC please contact contact Tracy Linton at 410-554-9331 or by
Tracy.Linton@maryland.gov.
Program Description
The Pre-GED program is for individuals who are not at the academic skill level needed to begin GED instruction and want a high school diploma to pursue their employment goals.
- Individuals who have at least 7th grade academic skills may apply for the Pre-GED program and a determination will be made by the academic services team.
- Specialized instruction and adaptive techniques are provided for individuals with hearing, visual, and/or learning disabilities.
- The Pre-GED program consists of individual and/or small group tutoring.
- The duration of the program is six months, at which time the student will be reassessed to determine if they are eligible for the GED program.
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Academic Services Training
Subcategory: Pre-GED Program
If the consumer does not already have CASAS scores, also include the following service item:
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Category: WTC Academic Services Assessment
Subcategory: Academic Assessment
IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs
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Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
Academics Handout
GED Program
If you have questions or for more information about the GED program at WTC please contact Tracy Linton at 410-554-9331 or by email at
Tracy.Linton@maryland.gov.
Program Description
The General Education Development (GED) program is for individuals who require a high school diploma in order to pursue their employment goals.
- Individuals who have at least 8th grade academic skills as evidenced from results of the CASAS or other similar formal assessment may apply for the GED program and a determination will be made by the academic services team.
- The GED Ready™ Practice Test will be given upon entry to the program to determine readiness to take the GED exam and identify areas for improvement.
- Specialized instruction and adaptive techniques are provided for individuals with hearing, visual, and/or learning disabilities.
- The duration of the GED program is dependent on an individual's progress. Students begin an eight-month course following the math curriculum. At the completion of the course, students will take the GED math test. Continuation in the GED program is dependent on passing the test. Students who pass a GED test may move to the next subject. Students who do not pass a test within three successive attempts will not continue in the program.
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Academic Services Training
Subcategory: GED Program -
Category: WTC Academic Services Assessment
Subcategory: Academic Assessment
IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs
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Service Category: WTC Academic Services Training
Academics Handout
Virtual Assessment and Instruction
Virtual Assessment and Instruction is available depending on consumer's access to required technology.
