CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT
CORRECTIONALEDUCATIONCOUNCILACTIVITY REPORT
Maryland Departmentof Public Safety andCorrectional ServicesCORRECTIONAL EDUCATION COUNCIL1100 N. EUTAW STREET RM. 121October 2019The Honorable Larry HoganGovernorState House100 State CircleAnnapolis, Maryland 21401The Honorable Boyd K. RutherfordLieutenant GovernorState House100 State CircleAnnapolis, Maryland 21401The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.PresidentSenate of MarylandState House, H-107Annapolis, Maryland 21401The Honorable Adrienne A. JonesSpeakerMaryland House of DelegatesState House, H-107Annapolis, Maryland 21401Re: 2019 Annual Report Correctional Education Council Activity Report (MSAR #11520)Dear Governor Hogan, Lieutenant Governor Rutherford, President Miller, and Speaker Jones:The Council is pleased to send a copy of the Fiscal Year 2019 Report of Activities of the Correctional Education Council(CEC) as required by MD Code, Labor and Employment, §11-902 (d).Correctional Education continues to make a difference in the lives of those inmates who participate in the academic,occupational, and transitional programs at Maryland’s correctional institutions. With every high school diploma awardedand with every occupational certificate received, inmates are being placed on a path towards a brighter future. In greatercollaboration with Maryland’s businesses, the Correctional Education Council continues to work to provide avenues forreturning citizens to use the skills they obtained while incarcerated.In FY 2019, the Correctional Education (CE) Program awarded 387 students a Maryland State High School Diploma. Inaddition, 631 students received occupational certificates preparing them for productive employment upon their release.Students in transitional classes earned 2,370 certificates.Over the past year, CE has experienced some truly historic milestones that the Council would like to share: The Tablet Program ExpansionIn July 2018 and March 2019, due to the success of the pilot tablet program, the tablet program was expanded with funding support from MD Labor and the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Control(GOCCP). Currently, there are 79 tablets in use at various institutions throughout the state with continuedprogram success. Opioid Crisis AddressedMD Labor received two federal grants (National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Demonstration Grantand the United Stated Department of Labor Women’s Bureau) to address the opioid crisis and support localworkforce partners and intervention efforts.
Revision of the Correctional Education PolicyCE policy was revised to better address the needs of students as they prepare to reenter their communities.Updates were also made to reflect the changes in GED testing, as well updated standards for English as aSecond Language (ESOL) students.These achievements are a reflection of the Council’s dedication and the continued interests in expanding educationalskills and credentials to prepare returning citizens to become an integral contributor to Maryland’s communities andworkforce.The Council thanks you for your ongoing support as we work to prepare our students for successful release andemployment in the community.Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely, Sincerely,Secretary Tiffany RobinsonSecretary Robert GreenMaryland Department of LaborMaryland Department of Public SafetyCorrectional Services500 North Calvert St. 4th FloorBaltimore, MD 21202300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000Towson, MD 21286
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR FY19CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION COUNCIL (CEC)Table of Contents1 About the ties. 8Council and Agencies.9Council and Committees.112 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Highlights. 133 Correctional Education Overview. 143.1 Correctional Education Mission Statement.143.2 FY 2019 Programs / Overview.14 Occupational Success.153.3 Programs at a Glance.163.4 Mandatory Education.163.5 Community College Partnership.164 Programs at a Glance FY 2018 Program Outcomes. 174.1 Academic Programs.174.24.34.44.54.64.74.84.9Tablet Project in the Schools.18English Language Learner Program.19Post-Secondary Programs.19Occupational Programs.21Transition Services.27Special Education.28Library Services.29GED Testing.305 Services for Under 21. 306 Correctional Education and Workforce Development Services.317 Summary. 32
LIST OF OSTCPATXPACRCITRFTEGLUSDOLWCUWIOAVFCAmerican Hotel and Lodging AssociationAmerican Job CenterAmerican Prison Data SystemAutomotive Service ExcellenceBaltimore City Correctional CenterCorrectional EducationCorrectional Education CouncilCentral Maryland Correctional FacilityDepartment of Public Safety and Correctional ServicesEmployment Advancement Right NowEastern Correctional Institution - EastEastern Correctional Institution - WestEastern Correctional Institution - AnnexEmployment Readiness WorkshopGoucher Prison Education PartnershipGovernor's Office of Crime Control and PreventionInformation Technology and Communication DivisionIndividual Education PlanMaryland On-line Individual Education PlanIndividuals with Disabilities Education ActJessup Correctional InstitutionJoint Skills Training ProgramMaryland Correctional Institution – HagerstownMaryland Correctional Institution – JessupMaryland Correctional Institution for WomenMaryland Correctional Training CenterMetropolitan Transition CenterMaryland Correctional Pre-Release4 Locations listed below:Brockbridge Correctional FacilityEastern Pre-Release UnitCentral Maryland Correctional FacilityDorsey Run Correctional FacilityNational Center for Construction Education and ResearchNational Health EmergencyNorth Branch Correctional InstitutionOccupational Skills Training CenterPatuxent InstitutionProfessional Advisory CommitteeRoxbury Correctional InstitutionThoroughbred Retirement FoundationTraining and Employment Guidance LetterUnited States Department of LaborWestern Correctional InstitutionWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity ActVehicles for Change
CEC ACTIVITY REPORT 2019MD Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson was honored tohead up the September CEC meeting.1 ABOUT THE CECRecognizing the importance of Adult and CorrectionalEducation’s role in furthering employment opportunitiesfor offenders, and pursuant to Labor and Employment§11-901-902, MD Code Ann., the Correctional EducationCouncil (CEC) was established in 2008 by Chapter 134 tooversee the implementation of MD Labor’s CorrectionalEducation (CE) Programs. Meetings of the Council wereheld in September and December of 2018 and March andJune of 2019.At each Council meeting of MD Labor’s CE, held inconjunction with the Department of Public Safety andCorrectional Services (DPSCS), an overview was presentedof revisions to the curriculum, resources, and servicesavailable to inmates at the various locations.Topics of discussion included classroom instruction, tabletimplementation, occupational program expansion, specialeducation initiatives, implementation of the more rigorousTABE 11/12 Test, expanded library resources, increasedtransition services, and continued postsecondary education.Additionally, the CEC worked with MD Labor’s CEProgram in taking steps to improve employer engagementwithin MD Labor’s Programs. The Professional AdvisoryCommittees (PAC), continued to bridge the gap betweenincarceration and employment of our returning citizensupon reentry. Correctional Education endeavors to assurestudents are provided educational opportunities, enablingthem to become independent and productive workers,citizens, and parents.(7)
CEC ACTIVITY REPORT 20191.1 Correctional Education Council MembersThe Council consists of fourteen members. Four members are appointed by the Governor, and ten Ex-Officio membersare identified in COMAR.Member NameProfessional AffiliationType of MemberStephen MoyerFormer Secretary, Department of Public Safetyand Correctional Services, Co-ChairEx OfficioRobert GreenSecretary, Department of Public Safety andCorrectional Services, Co-ChairEx OfficioKelly M. SchulzFormer Secretary, State of Maryland Departmentof Labor, Co-ChairEx OfficioJames RzepkowskiFormer Acting Secretary, State of MarylandDepartment of Labor, Co-ChairEx OfficioTiffany RobinsonSecretary, State of Maryland Department ofLabor, Co-ChairEx OfficioJack WeberUptown PrintingBusiness CommunityYariela Kerr-DonovanJohns Hopkins HospitalBusiness CommunityJennifer GauthierAntoine PayneLead 4 LifePhilemon MinistryGeneral PublicFormer OffenderKaren B. SalmonR. Michael Gill (Former)State Superintendent of SchoolsSecretary, Maryland Department of CommerceEx OfficioEx OfficioDawn Lindsay / FaithHarland- White, DesigneePresident, Anne Arundel Community CollegeEx OfficioLouis M. Dubin/ MichaelDiGiacomo, DesigneeChair, Governor’s Workforce Development BoardEx OfficioJames FielderSecretary, Maryland Higher Education CommissionEx OfficioAlice WirthDirector, Correctional EducationEx OfficioJack KavanaughDirector, Howard County Detention CenterEx Officio1.2 Correctional Education Council ResponsibilitiesThe Council is charged with the following responsibilities: Develop and recommend an educational and workforce training program for each correctional institutionto meet the needs of the inmate population. Adopt regulations for all correctional institutions for the implementation of mandatory education andworkforce skills training programs. Actively advocate and promote interest in education and workforce skills training opportunities withincorrectional institutions. Ensure quality education and workforce skills training are available to inmates. Review educational and workforce skills training programs at correctional institutions, includingcurriculum, resource materials, supplies, and instruction.(8)
CEC ACTIVITY REPORT 2019 Recommend and advocate for improvements to the educationaland workforce skills training programs. Meet quarterly. Submit an annual activities report to the Governor on or beforeOctober 30.1.3 C orrectional Education Council and the AgenciesThe Council met four times during the year. The major focus of the meetingswas the many changes occurring within DPSCS and Correctional Education. Recognizing that Labor cannot do it all, createdan Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund sub-grantto seed innovative ideas ( 1 million for smallergrants to projects that engage the workforce andhealth systems; this sub-grant is modeled after theApprenticeship Innovation Fund) (National HealthEmergency Grant); Created a larger Opioid Workforce Innovation Fundsub-grant for women (this grant went through afull Request for Proposals procurement process)(Women’s Bureau Grant); and Partnered with the Department of Public Safetyand Correctional Services and the MarylandCorrectional Institute for Women to create ahospitality pre-apprenticeship training programwithin the prison (Women’s Bureau Grant).CHANGES IN REVIEWWorkforce Solutions to Address Maryland’sOpioid Crisis PolicyThe Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)was signed into law on July 22, 2014, and went intoeffect July 1, 2015. WIOA supersedes the WorkforceInvestment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult Educationand Family Literacy Act, the Wagner Peyser Act, and theRehabilitation Act of 1973. To help both businesses and jobseekers meet their needs, the workforce system establishedunder WIOA is integrated by design. WIOA envisionsconnecting businesses with job seekers through meaningfulpartnerships among workforce, education, human services,and economic development entities to ensure optimumresults and leveraging of resources. The law addresses theneeds of job seekers by establishing a workforce system thathelps them access employment, education, training, andsupport services to succeed in the labor market. Throughthe American Job Centers (AJCs), WIOA works to addressemployer needs by matching them to the skilled workersthey need to compete in the global economy. Given theprofound impact of the opioid crisis on Maryland’s citizens,the workforce system is a key resource in a larger responseto this statewide and nationwide health emergency.Maryland Labor is also partnering with MarylandDepartment of Health and the Opioid OperationalCommand Center to expand the Opioid WorkforceInnovation Fund, connect Local Workforce DevelopmentArea Title I entities to local health departments and opioidintervention teams; and create a Certified Peer RecoverySpecialist training program within one of the statecorrectional facilities.The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) issuedTraining and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 1217 in March of 2018, announcing a new National HealthEmergency (NHE) Dislocated Worker DemonstrationGrant program to help communities address the economicand workforce-related impacts of the opioid crisis. Marylandwas one of six states selected for NHE awards through thecompetitive grant process. Additionally, Maryland receivedfunding under the Women’s Bureau Re-employment Pilotfor Women Affected by the Opioid Crisis.With these funds, Labor: Committed resources to local workforce partners tosupplant and enhance resources available specificallyto those affected by the crisis (National HealthEmergency Grant);A roofing model completed by OSTC students.Returning Citizens: Reentry NavigatorsThe first full year with the Reentry Navigators has been asuccess. Navigators cover Anne Arundel County, BaltimoreCity, Prince George’s County, Somerset County, andWashington County. The Navigators connect individualsreturning to the aforementioned areas to communitypartners who provide services that eliminate barriers tosuccess. The collaboration between Correctional Education,the Navigators, and the American Job Centers aims toreduce recidivism though providing quality candidates inorder to meet the hiring demands of the workforce.Addition of the Chief Learning OfficerThe Chief Learning Officer will be a shared position(9)
CEC ACTIVITY REPORT 2019between partner agencies of the Maryland workforce system. This position will develop and coordinate the delivery oftraining and professional development for the system, including cross-training, as well as interfacing with all partnerleadership on matters related to training. The Chief Learning Officer will leverage state resources, such as trainingcertificates, online trainings, convening/conferences, etc.Benchmarks of Success for Maryland’s Workforce SystemIn order to implement the Benchmarks of Success and the vision articulated in the State Workforce Plan, Marylandpartner agencies created a system of committees, including: Executive Steering Committee- includes the executive leadership from WIOA partner agencies responsiblefor providing strategic oversight, direction to the Benchmarks of Success initiative, and governing the WIOAAlignment Group. WIOA Alignment Group- responsible for ensuring the strategic vision of the Executive Steering Committee, byproviding operational guidance to the other Benchmarks of Success committees; Data and Dashboard Committee- responsible for developing a consistent, sustainable system all workforce partnerscan use to measure, analyze, display, and apply the Benchmarks of Success data to continuously improve the qualityand effectiveness of services. Professional Development and Technical Assistance Committee- responsible for producing, disseminating, andfacilitating professional development and technical assistance programming that supports Maryland’s WIOApartners in what the Benchmarks of Success are and how they can be used to drive continuous improvement;additionally, this committee will conduct a stakeholder analysis. Communications Committee- responsible for developing a plan that identifies stakeholders, effectivecommunication methods, and maps out the implementation of the Benchmarks of Success; this committeefacilitates and maintains the internal communication betweenthe committees, as well as external communication about theBenchmarks of Success. Policy Committee- responsible for identifying opportunities tosupport the implementation of the Benchmarks of Success viapolicy change.COUNCIL ACTIVITIESThe Council had an active and productive year as committees metregularly to advance the work of correctional education. The Council:OSTC Carpentry students built a birdhousethrough the Liveworks program. Increased opportunities for returning citizens with AssociatedBuilders and Contractors (ABC); Expanded the tablet program to the following schools:Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown, MarylandCorrectional Training Center, Eastern Correctional InstitutionWest, Jessup Correctional Institution, Roxbury CorrectionalInstitution, and Metropolitan Transition Center; Continued partnerships that provided a pipeline to employmentthrough Employ
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