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

Part 7: Inmate Programs

5-ACI-7B-08 (Ref. 4-4473)

Academic and vocational personnel policies and practices are comparable to local jurisdictions or other appropriate jurisdictions.

Comment : Personnel practices should be similar to those of the public schools in the locality of the institution.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of similarity. Comparison format.

Inmate Assessment and Placement 5-ACI-7B-09 (Ref. 4-4474)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a system of academic and vocational counseling as well as initial screening, assessment, and evaluation to determine each inmate’s educational needs. Comment : There should be a systematic procedure for screening, assessment, and evaluation at intake, including appropriate standardized testing, so that each in- mate can be placed in appropriate educational programs. Staff should be qualified to interpret tests and decide when additional testing is needed.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Needs assessment. Documentation of system provided to de- termine educational needs.

5-ACI-7B-10 (Ref. 4-4475)

Provision is made to meet the educational and vocational needs of inmates who require special placement because of physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities. Comment : Inmates should be placed in educational and vocational programs com- mensurate with their abilities, needs, and interests. Remedial services and certified special education teachers should be provided, where applicable.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Needs assessment. Program plan. Documentation of provision made to meet needs. Program records. Inmate interviews.

5-ACI-7B-11 (Ref. 4-4476)

The educational program allows for flexible scheduling that permits inmates to enter at any time and to proceed at their own learning pace.

Comment : “Flexible scheduling” is open-entry, open-exit instruction, with empha- sis on individualized instruction. If a program has no vacancies, inmates may be placed on a waiting list.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Education plan. Inmate education records. Inmate interviews.

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