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The results of the National Work Conference on Goals of Adult Basic Education in Corrections are presented in this monograph. The conference met in an attempt to determine national goals for adult basic education in corrections. This publication contains the conference's program, papers offered, theme presentations, and the preview of a model designed to provide adult basic education in corrections. Appendices include conference and participant rosters, position papers, task group summaries, and a conference evaluation. (RS)

The purpose of this program is three-fold: (1) training selected administrative, supervisory, instructional, and support personnel to implement systems of adult basic education in correctional settings; (2) developing and testing a conceptual model of adult basic education in corrections; and (3) designing and implementing management and instructional delivery systems of adult basic education in correctional settings. In Phase I (1969-70), the goals of adult basic education in corrections were defined, a model was designed, and 2 seminars were conducted to train 37 individuals for leadership roles in adult basic education in corrections. In Phase II (1970-71), 30 persons received advanced training for leadership, 145 persons were trained in systems approach to management of adult basic education in corrections, the conceptual model was debugged, and 66 models of delivery systems for management of adult basic education were designed. (Author/RS)

Papers presented at national seminars for the purpose of developing a model for adult basic education in corrections are contained in this collection. The papers presented by consultants and participants in the conference provide a primary base of information for the creation of a model for adult basic education in corrections. Subjects discussed include using inmates as teachers and tutors, use of tests, history of correctional education, community resources, basic English, teaching with television, and ethnic differences. Each article is followed by a bibliography. (RS)

The purpose of this program was two-fold: to develop a model of adult basic education in corrections and to provide specialized training to selected individuals in adult basic education in corrections. Model development was accomplished through three activities: (1) needs assessment, (2) goals definition, and (3) model synthesis. Assessment of needs for adult basic education in corrections was accomplished by survey of institutions to determine discrepancies between existing programs and ideal programs. Goals of adult basic education in corrections were defined in a National Work Conference. A Model of Adult Basic Education in Corrections was synthesized from two independently developed models. Training of selected leaders in corrections in adult basic education was accomplished in two 24-day seminars. The training program aims called for development of knowledge and skills and fostering of positive attitudes relating to adult education in corrections. Results of pre- and post-tests against program objectives indicate that the aims were achieved at criterion levels. (Author)

Phase III of an experimental demonstration program in adult basic education in corrections is reported. The two major program goals were: (1) training of selected personnel in use of models to achieve goals of adult basic education for correctional settings; and (2) evaluation of conceptual model and design of instructional delivery system models for adult basic education programs in correctional institutions. The system designed to accomplish the program goals included two major functions: personnel training and system design. Personnel training was effected through a national advanced training seminar to train selected individuals for leadership and instructional roles and through seven regional seminars conducted to train selected persons in the basic use of systems approach to instruction of adult basic education in corrections. Two areas of activity were carried out in the system design function: (1) evaluation of the conceptual model of adult basic education in corrections, and (2) design of models for instructional delivery systems. Phase III resulted in advanced training of 37 individuals, basic training of 110 persons in systems approach to instruction of adult basic education in corrections, and design of 49 models of instructional delivery systems. Appendixes provide material related to both the National Advanced Training Seminar and the 1972 Regional Basic Training Seminars. (DB)

The use of career-based adult basic education to achieve rehabilitation in persons in correctional insitutions is discussed in this report. This program, based on a model design developed by corrections personnel, is a cooperative effort in teacher training, experimentation, demonstration, operation, and evaluation. Goals are defined, the model is implemented, and decision-makers are trained, all within the framework of the program's philosophy. (RS)