Adult Basic Education

Foundational Learning

Target: Students assessed below the 6th grade level in reading or math

All residents will demonstrate completion of the Education/Career Bridge One series in language arts, math, science and social studies. Priority is given to residents 21 and younger.

Developmental Education

Target: Students assessed at the 6th grade level in reading or math, with secondary education goal

All residents will demonstrate completion of the Education/Career Bridge Two series in language arts, math, science and social studies. Priority is given to residents 21 and younger.

Goals: Provide higher level instruction integrated with technology and financial literacy leading to secondary education completion:

• ABE curriculum is reviewed and revised based on student data and current ABE and correctional education best practice.
  • Strategy: Align curriculum with Common Core State Standards
  • Strategy: Provide training for staff on implementation of the revised curriculum

• Blended learning techniques will be leveraged to optimize efficiency, and to tailor and expand teaching methodology to best meet the students learning style.
  • Strategy: Provide staff development for the implementation of educational software
  • Strategy: Embed educational software lessons and objectives into curriculum and personal education plans.

• Pre-release, Computer Literacy and Education/Career Planning will be embedded into every level of the ABE program. Students will leave the IDOC prepared for post-secondary education and the workplace.
  • Strategy: Implement and train staff on the Pre-release Program.

• Students will acquire stackable credentials to increase their employability
  • Strategy: Partner with SDE, DOL, LCSC, CWI, CI and industry to expand training opportunities for resident students