Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Figure and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Overview
The Evolution of Correctional Education in the United States
Organization of This Report
Previous Meta-Analyses on Correctional Education
Lipton, Martinson, and Wilks (1975)
MacKenzie (2006)
Approach to Conducting the Systematic Review of the Literature
Approach to Conducting the Meta-Analysis
The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Recidivism
The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Test Scores
Results of Comparing Correctional Education and Reincarceration Costs
Summary
Introduction
Purpose and Organization of the Chapter
Document Identification
Eligibility Assessment
Scientific Review
Synthesis of Eligible Studies
Results
Corrective Reading
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Personalized and Intensive Instruction
Other Remedial Instruction Programs
Vocational/Career Technical Education
GED Completion
Limitations of Our Approach
Key Insights for the Research Community
Key Insights for Policymakers and Practitioners
Approach
Overview of Correctional Education Programs Today
Funding of Correctional Education and Impact of the 2008 Recession
Postsecondary Education
Use of Technology and Preparedness for Implementation of the 2014 GED Exam
Outcome Indicators and Postrelease Measures of Success
Impact of the 2008 Recession
Use of Information Technology
Readiness for the 2014 GED Exam and Computer-Based Testing
Postsecondary Education
Correctional Education for Adults
Correctional Education for Juveniles
Apply Stronger Research Designs
Identify Program Characteristics
Examine More-Proximal Indicators of Program Efficacy
Implications of Broader Trends in Corrections for Correctional Education
Concluding Thoughts
A. Summary of Studies for the Juvenile Correctional Education Review
B. RAND Correctional Education Survey Questionnaire
References