2023 ACA Orlando Program Book_Winter Conference

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

4–5:30 P.M.

of the presentation will be on Second Chance Pell programs currently implemented by FDC as well as challenges and successes experienced along the way. Presenters will share some of Florida’s keys to Second Change Pell success — support from the top, creating a community of participants and using a multidisciplinary approach to case management. Additionally, other HEP programs will be introduced and discussed. This workshop will benefit any agency interested in, or in the infancy stage of, implementing higher education programs within their facilities. Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to detail steps to implement Higher Education in Prison programs. 2. Participants will be able to plan for potential challenges when implementing Higher Education in Prison programs. 3.Participants will be able to create a strategy to enlist community partnerships when implementing Higher Education in Prison programs. Moderator: Patrick Mahoney , Director, Office of Programs and Reentry, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Gwen Brock , Bureau Chief of Education, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida; Marvin “Lacey” Griffis , Regional Program Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections, Lake Butler, Florida; Jamie Newberry , Government Analysis, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida

A-4A Sustainable Correctional Industries in Corrections Crystal Ballroom A Track: Prisons

The field of corrections benefits greatly from its partnership with Correctional Industries. From providing materials to facilities and other agencies, to job training for inmates, to creating innovative partnerships, Correctional Industries have long been a cornerstone of facility and agency operations. This partnership has extended into the Sustainability field in a number of ways, on target with the growing movement in the community for green industries, job training and renewable resource development. This workshop will highlight two Correctional Industries, from Virginia and Tennessee, in how they generate opportunities for inmates and agencies to move further into the field of Sustainability — all while making money. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn about the field of Correctional Industries and Sustainability. 2. Understand the value of green industrial job training as it translates to the community and returning citizens. 3. Learn about the economic value of investing in Sustainable industries and how it helps your bottom line. Moderator: Lois Fegan , Chair, ACA Sustainability Committee, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Marie Vargo , Virginia Correctional Industries, Chesterfield, Virginia; Bailey Waits , Shelby County Detention Center, Memphis, Tennessee A-4B Florida’s 2 nd Chance: Pell and Other Higher Education Programs in the Florida Department of Corrections

Saturday, Jan. 28 ▼ 4–5:30 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

A-4C Expanding Postsecondary Education and Preparing for Pell Reinstatement Crystal Ballroom C Track: ACA Resources

Starting in July 2023, colleges can offer expanded opportunities for people in prison by accessing federal Pell Grants. The new law also has implications for how postsecondary education programs are launched in jails and juvenile facilities. It is vital ACA members understand the new law, have a road map to success and gain access to available resources.

Crystal Ballroom B Track: Jails/Prisons

This workshop provides insight and practical information related to the implementation of higher education programs (HEP) in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). The focus

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