Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Part 7: Inmate Programs

4-4465

Deleted January 2012

5-ACI-7B-02 (Ref. 4-4466)

There is a written, standardized, competency-based curriculum supported by appropriate materials and classroom resources.

Comment : Standardization of curriculum assists in monitoring student progress from class to class or between institutions. Emphasis should be on individual stu- dent progress as measured by observable or assessable instructional objectives. Programmed instruction, teaching machines, and educational television may be used in addition to traditional teaching methods.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Curriculum. Documentation of materials and classroom resources. Observation.

5-ACI-7B-03 (Ref. 4-4467)

Vocational training programs are integrated with academic programs and are relevant to the vocational needs of the inmate population and to employment opportunities in the community. For reception and diagnostic centers, the standard only applies as follows: 1. To reception and diagnostic centers with an average offender length of stay of 90 days or longer 2. To reception and diagnostic centers with a cadre of offenders who are ex- pected to serve more than 90 days of confinement within the facility or for those sentenced offenders awaiting transfer to another facility whose stay exceeds 90 days.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Needs assessment. Program plan. Documentation that pro- grams are relevant to the vocational needs of the inmate population and to employ- ment opportunities in the community. Program records. Inmate interviews.

4-4468

Deleted January 2012

5-ACI-7B-04 (Ref. 4-4469)

The institution uses business, industry, and community resources in develop- ing academic and/or vocational education programs for selected inmates.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Vocational education program plan. Documentation of resources used in developing programs. Program records. Staff interviews.

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