2024 ACA National Harbor Program Book_Winter Conference

Education in Corrections Symposium SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 — ALL DAY — Potomac Ballroom C/D — Potomac Ballroom C/D

11:00 a.m. Moderated Conversation:

7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

What Corrections Should Know About Federal Resources for Pell Reinstatement AAG Amy Solomon, U.S. DOJ Asst. Secretary Amy Loyd, U.S. Department of Education Moderator: Angel Sanchez, BJA Fellow 11:15 a.m. Session 4: Florida’s 2 nd Chance — Pell and Other Higher Education Programs in the FLDOC/Getting Started with Pell: Steps Taken and Lessons Learned in Texas 12:15 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. Session 5: Efficient and Economical Skilled Training Using Virtual Reality and Reducing Recidivism

Welcome Denise Robinson, ACA President Opening Remarks & Introduction of Federal Officials, State Directors, & Special Guests Robert Green, ACA Executive Director Sponsor Introductions & Remarks Holly Busby, Deputy Director National Institute of Corrections Keynote Speaker Dr. Miguel Cardona United States Secretary of Education Session 1: How to Educate Your Legislature on Education in Corrections Session 2: Correctional Education in the Digital Age: Maine’s DOC and Partner Share Lessons Learned from Embracing Normalized Access & Opportunity Remarks Director Karhlton Moore Bureau of Justice Assistance

8:05 a.m.

8:10 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:25 a.m.

Session 6: Technology Enhanced Educational Program from 3 States’ Perspectives

1:45 p.m.

8:35 a.m.

9:20 a.m.

2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.

BREAK*

Session 7: Implementing Successful Higher Education Partnerships that Provide Education while Reducing Infractions, Recidivism, and Post Release Barriers Session 8: Massachusetts DOC Provides All Its Incarcerated w/Day-One Access to Career Readiness Courses SYMPOSIUM Q&A/Closing Remarks Networking/Exhibitor Presentations

10:05 a.m. BREAK* 10:15 a.m. Session 3: Exploring Alternative

3:30 p.m.

Pathways to High School Completion — Not All Roads Lead to a GED

4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

* During breaks, take the opportunity to visit with the exhibitors.

Wrap Up

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