Consulting

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County Jail Consulting

Jails are different from prisons. One of the biggest differences is that inmates spend a much shorter time in jail. This affects how we work with these students in order to make level gains and reach student goals. From understanding how to get buy-in from key figures to making sure that the systems you put in place make the least amount of work for correction officers, I have figured it out so you don’t have to. My 28 years of experience in the county jail HSE program, which I started, have given me the background to assist you in not only implementing jail programs but for them to be successful. Let me help you design the programs that work best for your jail and the Adult Education Program.

County Jail High School Equivalency (HSE) Program

Understanding the workings and operations of local jails is essential in starting any program, but most importantly in a jail setting. Knowing when to enroll students based on their case situations is key to having a successful program. It’s important that teachers develop an effective network within the jail facility, including correction officers, in order to efficiently communicate and achieve positive results. From getting people to the table, to funding options, to curriculum and classroom management, I can help you create a successful and sustainable program.

County Jail Mentoring Program

Studies show that having a mentor is key to individual success. We have all had them. Why would it be different for inmates. I have successfully started and continue to participate in the mentoring program at the Hamilton County Jail. Understanding recruiting and training mentors, vetting participants, and maintaining the overall mentoring program is key to its success. Let me help you start this important phase in every inmate’s journey to success.

Community Based Programming

Assessing Program and Classroom Data (NRS Table 4 and 4b) and Addressing Weaknesses

It’s important we understand our program data. It’s even more important that we analyze it to determine what are our strengths and weakness. By analyzing data, directors and teachers can tell which educational functioning levels (EFL) they are reaching best and which ones need more work. This can be done as an overall program as well as by individual classes. Spending time observing teachers in their classrooms and making recommendations for what is working and what could be improved is a valuable tool in helping teachers be at their best potential. The outcome of my data analysis and observations will be for me to develop a workshop designed just for your program and teachers.