The Potential of New Educational Delivery Systems for Correctional Treatment: A Correctional Education Handbook.

Overview & Synopsis

Educational technology, new materials and methods, and a growing realization that each person learns in an individually unique way has opened up new potentials in correctional education. The delivery of education and training services is very difficult in a prison setting. However, the creative program manager can develop and implement an appropriate delivery system to meet the special needs of the population in a particular institution. Management by specific and measurable objectives, marshalling of internal and external resources, and highly individualized, learner centered, and flexible programming are the essential characteristics of an up-to-date correctional education model. Early and continuing linkages with the real world and intensive assistance during the critical post-release period can reduce the degenerative impact of incarceration. Top level support and commitment to education and training are necessary in order that correctional education may serve the overall mission of any correctional system. (Six appendixes include an inmate data profile, a correctional education model, testing standards, learning center diagram, and Bureau of Prisons educational standards and checklists.) (Author)