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

Performance Standard 7B: Academic and Vocational Education

5-ACI-7B-12 (Ref. 4-4477)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that comprehensive education programs are available to all eligible inmates at a time when the majority can take advantage of the programs. Comment : Educational programs should not have to compete with work assign- ments, visitation, counseling, and so forth, but should be offered at off-peak pro- gram hours, in the evenings, and on weekends. Encouragement to participate should be provided by using a reward system and limiting barriers to attendance.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of education programs schedule. Inmate interviews.

Coordination with other Programs and Services 5-ACI-7B-13 (Ref. 4-4478)

The education program coordinates with other institutional services to pro- vide instruction in functional social skills.

Comment : Social skills include consumer activities, life skills, and parenting/fam- ily life. Courses should be coordinated with social services, leisure-time activities, and religious programs, as well as in a comprehensive social skills development program.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Documentation of coordination with other institutional ser- vices. Staff interviews.

5-ACI-7B-14 (Ref. 4-4479)

Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the maintenance and handling of educational/vocational records. Students’ rights to privacy and confidenti- ality in accordance with state and federal law should be maintained. Comment : Academic/vocational information should become a part of the master file and be transferred when offenders are moved to other institutions or relocated in the community during prerelease. Accurately maintained student files and re- cords are part of staff accountability and are essential for program needs, assess- ments, and evaluations.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Offender records.

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