2024 ACA National Harbor Program Book_Winter Conference

FRIDAY, JAN. 5 SPECIAL TIME

EDUCATION 10–10:45 A.M.

Learning Objectives: • Learn about new research on state-level job markets that will connect strong career opportunities, educational pathways and legislative barriers, to empower students to make informed career choices, while also bridging the relationship among stakeholders in corrections, education, advocacy and research. • Learn about the Fair Chances to Opportunity program, which works with corrections and community stakeholders in three sites to establish collaborative solutions that result in stronger connections between employers and education programs. • Learn how other DOCs and their partners can utilize future BJA funding opportunities Moderator: George Chochos , Senior Program Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, Washington, D.C. Speakers: Andre Bethea , Senior Policy Advisor for Corrections & Reentry, Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.; Danielle Cox , Director of Education, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of Programs, Treatment, and Reentry Services, Baltimore, Maryland; Amanda L. Nowak , Ph.D., Senior Program Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, Brooklyn, New York to develop or enhance education, employment and reentry programs.

B-2E Student Educational Planning: The Reentry Skills Tool for Students Room: National Harbor 6 The workshop will provide the audience member with a sample educational strategic plan which has been used to develop their organization’s educational strategic plan. The plan is a step-by-step process which begins with what resources are currently available in the facilities: square footage, classroom vs. lab, maximum number of students, etc. It follows with 5–10-year market demands, evaluation process for felon friendliness employers, capital project needs, financial resource evaluation and the vision for the development of operational plans to achieve the educational mission. Speakers: Patricia L. Keeton , VA State Approving Agency Director, Delaware Department of Corrections, Dover, Delaware; Thomas G. Keeton , Superintendent of Education, Delaware Department of Corrections, Dover, Delaware Support ACA With Google Reviews

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