Our Adult Education classes at Louisiana Delta Community College offer options and flexibility for you to balance learning with your other responsibilities, like work and family. There are some important things to know about how to stay connected with your instructors, classes, and the technology we use to help support your educational as well as career goals.
Louisiana Delta's Adult Education program will communicate with you in a variety of ways, from the time you complete the online application and beyond! We want to help you stay motivated and keep moving towards your goals, so here are some of the ways we will keep in touch:
1. Email (Gmail or other Email Account)
Having an email account is required to complete your application for Adult Education services, as well as for staying connected with our program, your instructors, and applying for employment!
- One of the most popular, reliable, and FREE email platforms is Gmail, offered by Google.
- If you already have an email account set up, make sure you trust emails from the ladelta.edu domain so you don't miss any of our communications!
- Review some of these tips regarding basic internet and email safety to protect your privacy and passwords as well.
2. Lance the Adult Education Navigator
Lance the Knight is a friendly A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) chatbot named after our mascot at Louisiana Delta Community College, because when you are a student in Adult Education you are a part of our whole college community!
- Lance checks in with our students periodically and provides resources for any challenges they might be facing.
- Lance also responds 24 hours a day/7 days a week to any questions you may have, such as "How do I contact my teacher?", or "I need help finding childcare so I can go to class".
- Lance will send an initial introductory "HELLO" text message to every Adult Education student, so make sure we have your accurate cell phone number and add Lance the Knight to your phone contacts.
- Text Lance questions any time, day or night! If you need more information or want to talk with a friendly human, then Lance can also send a message to program staff so someone will follow up with you during regular business hours.
3. Remind Text Messaging
Remind is a simple and safe text-messaging tool that helps us communicate efficiently with our students by texting information and reminders related to your classes, campus and community events (like career fairs), and important deadlines (like scholarship application dates).
- Remind messages are not sent from personal cell phone numbers but through a number assigned by the Remind app. An iOS and Android app is available.
- A smartphone is not necessary to send or receive Remind messages. However, you must be able to receive texts and standard text messaging rates apply.
- If you cannot receive texts you can sign up to receive Remind messages by email.
- Review more information about Remind here!
Two Paths to Your Diploma
1. The HiSET Pathway (Traditional)
In the past, most students earned their diploma by passing the HiSET exams. That means you had to take five different tests:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
You need to score at least 8 on each test to pass, but also must have an overall score of 45.
2. The ACCUPLACER Pathway (New Option!)
In Fall 2024, we added a new option for students 18 and older:
You can now earn your HSE by passing just two tests:
- ACCUPLACER Writing (score of 250 or higher)
- ACCUPLACER QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics) (score of 250 or higher)
What’s Changing with E-Learning?
Starting in Fall 2025, our E-Learning Program will mainly focus on helping you prepare for the ACCUPLACER exams.
We will still support students who want to take the HiSET, but our main focus will be the ACCUPLACER path—because it’s often faster and more flexible.
About the Writing Test
The HiSET and ACCUPLACER Writing tests are very similar.
In both, you’ll read short passages and answer questions about how to improve the writing. You might be asked to:
- Fix grammar or punctuation
- Combine or split sentences
- Improve word choice
- Remove repeated ideas
- Put sentences in a better order
Main difference:
The HiSET requires you to write an essay.
The ACCUPLACER does not require an essay.
About the Math Test
The math tests are a little different:
- The HiSET Math allows a calculator for the whole test.
- The ACCUPLACER QAS only allows a calculator on some questions.
- HiSET Math uses more real-life problems.
- ACCUPLACER QAS includes more data analysis and abstract algebra, and it does not give you a formula sheet.
Why We’re Changing
We believe focusing on the ACCUPLACER pathway will help more students finish faster, with fewer tests to take. If you have questions about the two different HSE pathways please reach out to ask us —we’re here to help you decide what’s best for you.
Sincerely,
The E-Learning Team
Access to affordable technology and digital literacy skills are a necessity for all ages-especially adult learners coming back to school. When families or individuals are cut off from technology and lack the skills to utilize it most effectively (and safely), they are disconnected from basic needs like education, workforce participation, healthcare, ​social support, and emergency assistance.
LDCC's Adult Education program can help build your digital skills and connect you with access to low cost computers and reliable internet through the resources below:
Tips for Online Learning
- Talk to your teacher: Speak up if you have problems, including if you are struggling with computer skills and/or internet access! It can be harder for a teacher to know if you’re confused or frustrated, so if you are having troubles, communicate with your instructor immediately. Make sure you have the right emails or phone numbers, and know the times the teachers and staff are available to communicate with you.
- Manage your time: It can be easy to procrastinate or become distracted when you have classes or work to complete online. Develop good habits, stick to a schedule, and hold yourself accountable. Plan enough time in your day for your work so that you are never rushed to complete assignments.
- Create a good study space: In addition to good time management, having a peaceful place to consistently study is important. Find a place away from distractions, such as a loud TV or family. Silence or turn off your cell phone, and don’t become distracted by the internet or video games. Make sure you have a good chair to avoid back and hip pain. Set up good lighting to avoid eye fatigue, and try to get up occasionally to stretch your legs.
- Get organized: Create reminders for assignments and use a calendar to create a schedule. Organize your study area. Take notes, bookmark important material, and have an organizational system to find what you need to succeed.
- Create online study groups: Ask classmates to join you in an online or in-person study group. Discuss assignments and practice material over video chat. This is also a great way to socialize and create an even bigger support system.
Are you interested in becoming an online learner at LDCC?
The Center for Adult Development is excited to offer a fully online HiSET preparation program! We understand the unique challenges adult learners face and the barriers that can hinder educational success. That’s why our program is designed to provide the flexibility to study entirely online, anytime and anywhere.
From registration to coursework and assessments, every step of the program is completed remotely. Students will engage in a series of differentiated courses in reading, writing, and math, tailored to meet their individual needs and help them achieve their goals.
*Must be 19 or older to enroll.
To enroll in our online program, complete the following form:
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