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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

Division of National Programs (DNP)

Program Title:Functional Literacy for State and Local Prisoners Program (CFDA 84.255A)

Project Title:Project LEAD

Award Number:V255A30048

Project Director/ Dorothy M. Williams

Awardee/ Genesee County Sheriff's Department

Street Address/ 1002 South Saginaw Street

City, State, Zip/ Flint, Michigan 48502

Telephone/ (810) 257-3408 or 3410

FAX: (810) 257-3025

Funds By: Federal: FY 1993 $537,963

Fiscal Year: Other Federal: $

Non-Federal: FY 1993 $163,132

Total Funds: $701,095

Federal Funds - 77% of total funds

Award Period: February 1, 1993 - January 31, 1995

Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Education

Officer: (202) 205-5621

Objectives: To provide services which will identify and increase literacy skills of all inmates who function at or below an eighth grade level.

Procedures: Through Project LEAD, Genesee County Jail will conduct academic testing, assessment and basic education through computer assisted instruction, life skills development, group and individual counseling, tutoring,

community-based referrals and follow-up tracking.

Outcomes/Results/Products: Assist six hundred and sixty-eight (668) inmates over a two-year period to improve life skills, motivation, and academic development. Develop referral linkages and a follow-up tracking system with local and state correctional institutions. Evaluate, document and disseminate the impact of the program model and its components. Dissemination includes publications, on-site visits, program overview summary, presentations and technical assistance.

Educational Level(s): Adult

Target Population(s): Incarcerated Adults

Estimated Number of Trainees: 668 per project

Partner(s): Mott Adult High School