NCJ Number
92615
Journal
Journal of Correctional Education Volume: 34 Issue: 4 Dated: (December 1983) Pages: 115-119
Date Published
1983
Length
6 pages
Annotation
After a legislative audit revealed a lack of policy on education and a master plan for correctional education in Alaska, the State's Division of Adult Corrections obtained a technical assistance grant from the National Institute of Justice to develop a master plan for delivery of correctional education in the facilities for adult offenders in the State.
Abstract
The development of the plan followed a systems approach which closely related staff development and plan development. A group of individuals who would be involved in implementing the plan received initial training in the systems approach to planning, implementation, and evaluation. An outside consultant provided direction to the planning process using a generalized planning model. After the master plan was completed, the superintendent of each correctional facility developed an implementation plan for that facility, stating goals and objectives, the means for achieving those objectives, the budget, the roles and responsibilities involved, the space and equipment to be used, the reporting system required from providers, the time schedule, and a schedule of classes. The seven major components of the master plan were the conceptual framework, analysis of the real life environment, assessment of needs, goals, evaluation of alternatives, a management implementation plan, and an evaluation procedure. The plan was scheduled for implementation starting September 1, 1982. One figure and 13 references are supplied.