McDowell County Adult Basic Education Learning Center

05/07/2026

Thank you to Ms. Hunt’s Gifted class for my Teacher Appreciation gift ❤️

02/25/2026

Update: The first exam will be free.

PRE-ENTRANCE TESTING FOR
THE MCDOWELL COUNTY CTC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN.

REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE THE PRACTICAL NURSING
PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM
for the 2026-2027 School Term



1. Complete an application (call for an application 304-436-6180)

2. Submit an official High School transcript or Official GED scores with a high school
transcript (No Copies-must be an official transcript). Transcript must be in a sealed envelope.

3. Photo ID (example driver’s license-we can make a copy)

4. Test fee is $100.00

After submitting the application, official high school transcript /or GED scores with high school transcript, Photo ID, we can register you to take the pre-entrance exam.

The exam will be given at the McDowell County Adult Learning Center.

A study guide book will be available to rent.

For more information, call 304-436-6180 between the hours of 8am and 2pm

02/24/2026

A PRE-ENTRANCE TESTING FOR
THE MCDOWELL COUNTY CTC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN.

REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE THE PRACTICAL NURSING
PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM
for the 2026-2027 School Term



1. Complete an application (call for an application 304-436-6180)

2. Submit an official High School transcript or Official GED scores with a high school
transcript (No Copies-must be an official transcript). Transcript must be in a sealed envelope.

3. Photo ID (example driver’s license-we can make a copy)

4. Test fee is $100.00

After submitting the application, official high school transcript /or GED scores with high school transcript, Photo ID, we can register you to take the pre-entrance exam.

The exam will be given at the McDowell County Adult Learning Center.

A study guide book will be available to rent.

For more information, call 304-436-6180 between the hours of 8am and 2pm

02/24/2026

The McDowell County AdultEd Learning Center will operate on a 3 hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24.

02/23/2026

Due to weather, the Learning Center will be closed. All work will be completed remotely.

02/23/2026

McDowell County AdultEd Learning Center will be on a 3 hour delay tomorrow, Monday 23rd.

02/18/2026

Thank you Heather Tharp for teaching our students basic life saving techniques and CPR!

01/26/2026

The McDowell County AdultEd Learning Center will be closed tomorrow, January 27. All classes will be virtual.

Even our Attendance Director is out of options.❄️ Let it go! Turn away and slam the door!
McDowell Schools is CLOSED tomorrow on January 27, 2026

01/25/2026

McDowell County AdultEd Learning Center will be closed. All classes will be online tomorrow, January 26th.

01/19/2026

All AdultEd classes will operate on a 3 hour delay tomorrow.