Status Report on Female Offenders
October 2001 first previous 7 of 9 next Academic, Special, and Vocational Education The Office of Program, Transition, and Post-release Services is responsible for providing educational programs to offenders and managing the department's offender programs in the areas of special education, substance abuse, library services, wellness education, betterment, chaplaincy, vocational education, academic education, and transition services. General Educational (GED) Development - Provides a foundation of knowledge in writing skills, social studies, science, literature and mathematics. The objective is to instruct offenders in the five test areas necessary to pass the GED. Students will demonstrate the ability to pass the GED exam to receive a State of Florida Diploma or to gain a sufficient achievement of life skills to function properly in society. Adult Basic Education - Provides an individualized, self-paced and traditional approach to study that encompasses reading, mathematics, and language skills. The objective is to develop reading skills, mathematics, English, social studies and science, as prescribed by the instructor. Another objective is to increase oral and written participation to a grade point level of 8.9 or higher and to improve mathematics skills to a minimum of 8.9 or higher. Mandatory Literacy - The Florida Statutes mandate 150 hours of instruction for offenders who score below the ninth grade level. One intent is to foster interest and desire in scholastic self-improvement so that, if applicable, the students will volunteer to continue academic studies beyond their mandated 150 hours. Instruction is provided in the Adult Basic Education (ABE) or GED programs. | |
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