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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2021
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has launched a new publication, "Integrated Approaches to Literacy and Skills Development: Examples of Best Practice in Adult Learning Programmes." This new compilation showcases 21 adult education programmes that demonstrate promising approaches to integrating literacy, life skills and…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Lifelong Learning
Erisman, Wendy – Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, US Department of Education, 2015
In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) released its Reentry Education Model, an evidence-based effort "to bridge the gap between prison and community-based education and training programs." The model focuses on establishing a strong program infrastructure, strengthening and…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Demonstration Programs, Community Education, Adult Education
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Meyer, Stephen J. – Journal of Correctional Education, 2011
Research in correctional education has focused on examining outcomes for participants and identifying principles and guidelines that reflect best practice. Relatively few studies have focused on postsecondary education programs and fewer still have sought to relate program implementation to student outcomes to inform program design and improve…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Program Design, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions
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Nelson, Nancy J. – Journal of Correctional Education, 2007
This article describes an education program initiated by African American prisoners in the Airway Heights Correction Center in Airway Heights, Washington. The purpose of the program was to help the inmates to make productive use of their time while incarcerated and to help lessen the high return rate of African American men to the prison. Although…
Descriptors: African Americans, African American Literature, Correctional Institutions, United States Literature
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Whitson, Charles M. – 1976
A model for correctional education in Maryland is presented along with a suggested functional administrative structure to effectively deliver the model, standards for evaluating the model and delivery system, and outline of a plan of action for implementation. An introductory section presents background and need for development of a model for…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Educational Administration, Models, Program Administration
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Dinerman, Miriam – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1975
Two programs of social work education are discussed for their usefulness in this country. One is designed for students lacking the prerequisite credentials for admission. The second is designed for women lacking conventional time availability due to child-rearing responsibilities. (Editor/KE)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Adult Education, Correctional Education, Females
Duguid, Stephen – Adult Education (London), 1986
The author argues that prison educators should concentrate on "outcomes"--the desired behavioral and attitude changes in their students. He describes an educational program that has achieved considerable success. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Attitude Change, Behavior Change
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Garfunkel, Frank – Journal of Correctional Education, 1986
The author proposes a model that uses the due process and alternative education features of special education to maximize the likelihood that there will be a match between educational programs and the youth in juvenile correctional institutions that are to be served. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Models
Ryan, T. A. – 1979
This generalized planning model is designed to assist administrators and mid-management personnel seeking to develop and maintain effective and efficient correctional programs for women offenders. As a guide to the planning process, the model focuses on the following topics: (1) statement of the rationale for specialized programs for women…
Descriptors: Administrators, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Criminals
Women's Bureau (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1980
Intended for state prison administrators and their vocational and educational staff, community-based organizations, and women's employment project seeking better programming for female offenders, this publication covers three aspects of the Women Offender Apprenticeship Program. Part 1 discusses development of this program for women in the federal…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Apprenticeships, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions
Altschuler, David M.; Armstrong, Troy L. – 1994
Crowded juvenile correctional centers, escalating costs of confinement, and high rates of recidivism have renewed interest in bringing innovative ideas to juvenile aftercare philosophy, practice, and programming. This program summary details an Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention initiative designed to assist public and private…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Correctional Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Delinquency
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Rickard, Patricia L.; Stiles, Richard L. – Journal of Correctional Education, 1985
Describes the California comprehensive adult student assessment system that measures the identified competencies of local education programs, and provides information about student placement, progress, and competency attainment in a format that is meaningful to the student, the instructor, and the program manager. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Learning, Competence, Correctional Education
Heggen, James Richard – 1968
This study attempted to answer six questions: (1) What are the differences between the aptitudes of students aged 15.5 to 18.5 confined to the Industrial School as established by the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), (2) What are the differences as compared to the norms established by the California Achievement Test (CAT), (3) What are the…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Career Choice, Correctional Education
Women's Bureau (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1977
Based on meetings held by the Women's Bureau in Baltimore, Boston, and Miami to explore the employment-related problems of women offenders and to propose solutions, this report in Part I describes the development and conduct of these three seminars, in Part II gives instructions for the organization of future such community programs, and in Part…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Gildenhorn, Marjorie – 1977
This technical assistance guide for offender programs is a guidebook to be used by CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) prime sponsors, state manpower service councils, state manpower planning councils, and Department of Labor (DOL) regional staff concerned about offenders and interested in developing employment and training programs…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Correctional Education, Employment Programs, Federal Programs
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