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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:Maine Department of Corrections

Award Number:V255A30014

Project Director/ Gerry Stanton

Awardee/ Maine Department of Corrections

Street Address/ 17 Mallison Falls Road

City, State, Zip/ Windham, Maine 04062

Telephone/ (207) 892-6716 ext. 300

FAX: (207) 892-5181

Funds By: Federal: FY 1993 $235,605

Fiscal Year: Other Federal: $

Non-Federal: FY 1993 $158,104

Total Funds: $393,709

Federal Funds - 60% of total funds

Award Period: December 15, 1992 - December 14, 1994

Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Education

Officer: (202) 205-5621

Objectives: To provide a comprehensive, 375-hour program designed to serve 100 prisoners with activities reflecting the three-part foundation of basic academic skills, thinking skills and personal quality development for the purpose of increasing each individual's ability to function successfully in today's work and community environment.

Procedures: This project will develop a design model for all Maine prisoners and county jails using a combination of small group instruction, computer aided instructions, and peer tutors. Students will develop their functional workplace skills by integrating curriculum with interactive improvisational theater. Each program component will be designed as a module to allow flexibility for vocational training and prison policies. The interactive improvisational theater will be utilized as a tool to practice workplace situations, test out responses, and develop self-esteem in a "safe" environment.

Outcomes/Results/Products: Students will be more able to cope with life/work situations by improving their reading, math, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills which will be evaluated through pre- and post-testing including a one-year follow up of participants after release. A total product package will be developed so that state facilities or county jails can select all or parts of its depending on a budget and needs.

Educational Level(s): Adult

Target Population(s): Incarcerated Adults

Estimated Number of Trainees: 100 per project

Partner(s): Various State and private organizations