Greetings!!

At one of my son's visits we were discussing education and if he had enrolled in any type of schooling or programs. He said according the "laws" he wasn't eligible. When I emailed TDCJ they told me his sentence is too "lengthy" and he had to be closer to his parole date. Hell, that's in year 2031! My son just turned 18 years old last month. We have subscribed to every magazine we can think of and ordered so many books to the point he doesn't have any place to put them. He's now going to church of all religions just to get out of his cell and he is getting mixed messages about religion in general. Texas has already punished him by giving him such a lengthy sentence, but to not educate him is just horrific! I guess he's gonna have to self-educate.

Are there any correspondence courses out there I can enroll him in?

PEACE

Cyndie,
I too have e-mailed TDCJ about my husband not getting any education, to no avail. They just keep sending me off the wall replies that have nothing to do with the issue at hand. I know how frustrating this can be!! This is the 1st time he has actually WANTED to better himself and get out of the system for good with some kind of resources, yet, where he is, which is at a transfer facility, they offer absolutely no education. Only church. I keep getting the run-around!! There is an education place on the TDCJ website that has the info foe education inside. I wish I could give you some kind of help. Mostly all I can say is don';t ever give up!! Keep e-mailing the TDCJ Ombudsman until they help you, and make sure you keep records of your emails for future use.
diane

Thanks Diane!

I will continue to email TDCJ. I won't ever give up! Take care!

PEACE

That is Tx for you. I have look for correspondance courses for inmates in Tx, and I have not been able too. There is plenty out there, but none that will allow an inmate to take the course, I do notknow what the big deal is if they pay for it.

Good luck

I'm taking correspondence classes right now, because I'm on house arrest. I don't see why they wouldn't allow it for inmates. That seems ridiculus!

Clinton is in prison in Va and he has done a few courses already...financial course; tax course and now paralegal course...he once started on a free Bibel college course but after three lessons he felt it was nothing for him, but the others I could even help pay for and they were like 30 to 40 dollars a month. it is correspondance courses. But he always tells me that inside you need to learn learn learn...educate yourself because they have to see that you are trying and you have to keep busy. I wish you and your son good luck!!!

I would be willing to pay for the courses if they would just allow my son to take them. They continue to tell me his sentence is too lengthy. I'm still searching!

PEACE!

well Clinton has multiple life and 20 years and he has been doing courses almost all the time....can they stop him of doing a correspondence course?

I guess if there are correspondence courses available on the "outside," I could pay for them and have them mailed to my son, but I don't know of any. PEACE!

They can take corrspondat courses, as long as that school will allow it.

What school? How do I find out about correspondence courses for inmates? PEACE!

I believe he can take courses from any college/university that offers correspondence courses if you are going to pay for them.

Cyndie ... try calling your local Jr College ... maybe they would have some answers ... I don't recall, did he graduate, if not, that would be the place to start ... I have seen GED correspondence courses in magazine ads (I don't recall where) ... I don't know if this is of any help, I hope so ... my prayers, as always, are with you sweetie ...

Thanks China and libaez-I will check in to this on Monday. Now that you mention the GED course, I do remember seeing ads about GED corr courses in the back of some magazines. I will definitely look for that info as well. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. PEACE!

I am a writer/activist doing a story called Learning Under Lockdown for a national magazine. I would like to know more about some of your stories and the whether or not your loved ones have been able to complete college programs since the Pell Grants were taken away. I am looking for one success story and the story of another loved one unable to enroll in classes because it is not permitted. Please email me at fashakur@aol.com within the next 3-5 days if interested.
Be blessed...

There are courses for inmates all over the internet. Sorry, I deleted them after my son got going in school and before I heard of PTO. I will try to remember where I found some and get back with you. Some cost, some he can try for a grant, some give inmates discounts. There are plenty. Do you know what he is interested in learning? In the meantime, here are a couple of places to write.
1801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Write for a list of schools and courses that are offered to prisoners by mail.

Office of Correctional Education, U.S. Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Information about educational grants.

You are wonderful! How and where did he apply for grants? That is one of the big obstacles of course, the money to pay for courses. I know in Florida there is Pensacola CC. They have a program that works with prison inmates. Also, I just got off the phone with my son and he said someone mentioned Drexel College. If you find the other info I would really appreciate getting it. In the meantime, I will work on getting the list. Thanks again!!

Jus' Mom,


Thanks for the information. I will request a list of courses and other programs they have to offer. First KC would have to work on getting his GED. After that, he will hopefully get a chance to further his education. This is good information. Again, thanks!!

I'm sorry I didn't get back with you sooner. I had these posted on the thread right before this one, didn't realize I posted anything here! I was just browsing around....Anyway, here's a few more. Good luck! I'm always coming across schools for inmates so if these don't do you any good let me know!

1801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Write for a list of schools and courses that are offered to prisoners by mail.

Office of Correctional Education, U.S. Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Information about educational grants.

http://www.anarchistblackcross.org/abc/programs.html
Correspondence/SupportHouston ABC is active in correspondence and material support for various prisoners across the country. This support varies from funds to supplies to books and legal materials. Donations are appreciated.

ABC Houston
PO Box 667614
Houston TX, 77266-7614
ABC Austin
PO Box 19733
Austin TX, 78760-9733

Paralegal Course
Legal training since 1890. Blackstone's distance-education program has satisfied thousands of inmate/prisoner students. Learn the law and graduate in 8-24 months. Free info packet.
www.blackstone1890.com

http://novel.nifl.gov/nifl/policy/distance.htm Distance Learning
National Institute for Literacy State Policy Update How States are Implementing Distance Education for Adult Learners - February 14 2000 - ... AHS. 13. Prison. 14. Source: Tracy-Mumford Survey 1998. ...

http://www.prisonlegalnews.org/links/6link.htm
EDUCATIONAL / CORRESPONDENCE COURSESStarCoast Academy - StarCoast Academy is accredited by National Private Schools Association Group. StarCoast has many different programs, including a high school diploma program, that are self-paced based on the abilities of each person. The director's son was in prison.
Write for information: StarCoast Academy; 4907 Coral Blvd.; Bradenton, FL 34210, or call:
(941) 794-0197, or email: MNoltePEC@aol.com.

Prisoners' Guerrilla Handbook to Correspondence Programs In the United States and Canada: High School, Vocational, Paralegal and College Courses by Jon Marc Taylor. Provides contact information and an outline of the courses offered by over 250 educational providers, including many major universities. The book includes information on high school, vocational, paralegal, law, college and graduate courses. The book has many useful tips and articles for the proactive prisoner, including how to acquire a college degree for less than $2,000. Special price of $25.95 (postage prepaid) to prisoners. For information or to order, write: Biddle Publishing Co.; 13 Gurnet Road, PMB 103; Brunswick, ME 04011

http://www.christian-penpals.com/bi/directory2.html
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
Blackstone School of Law, P.O. Box 701449, Dallas, Texas 75370 (800) 826-9220 offers a well-known paralegal program.

CLEP (College Level Exam Program), CN 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 College credits for self-taught knowledge.

Crossroad Bible Institute, 2976 Ivanrest SW Suite 125, Grandville, MI. 49418. Bible study, beginners and up, personal discipleship.

Emmaus Bible Correspondence School, 2570 Asbury Road, Dubugue, IA 52001 (319) 588-8000 offers free Bible courses to prisoners.

National Home Study Council, 1801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Write for a list of schools and courses.

Office of Correctional Education, U.S. Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202.

The Paralegal Institute, 3602 West Thomas Rd. # 9, Drawer 11408, Phoenix, AZ 85061-1408 (602) 272-1855 Associate Degree program available. Accredited by the D.E.T.C.

http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/instResu...nst_id=5896&p=1
ICDL Distance learning courses database, Institutions database, ...
... Trust is to upgrade literacy amongst historically disadvantaged people in Southern
Africa, including prisoner rehabilitation, through the ... Distance Learning. ...

Correctional Education Program, 919-962-2648 or 800-862-5669. Independent Studies participates in several programs designed to assist persons in the North Carolina prison system who are interested in pursuing college-level work. Outreach to Inmates enables qualified inmates to enroll in correspondence courses at no charge. Econo-College for Inmates, located at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough, provides a combination of services including correspondence courses, on-site classes, enrichment activities, academic advising, and study-release on campus. On-site instruction and related activities are also available at the NC Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield, Dan River Prison Work Farm in Yanceyville, Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington, and Polk Youth Institution in Butner. Additional on-site instruction is provided at Foothills Correctional Institution and Western Youth Institution (both in Morganton), and Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville through an agreement with UNC-Asheville; at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury, Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter, Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, and Southern Correctional Institution in Troy through an agreement with East Carolina University; and at Sandhills Youth Center in McCain and Morrison Youth Institution in Hoffman through an agreement with Fayetteville State University. For more information about any of these programs, contact the Correctional Education Program, 919-962-2648 or 800-862-5669

http://windhamschooldistrict.org/
Windham School in Texas Start w/clicking General Interest
http://www.easternlincs.org/correctional_education/
This site is a comprehensive collection of resources for basic skills and literacy programs in correctional education. Through this single access point, instructors, administrators, and adult learners can find activities and links exclusively related to correctional education.

http://www.leeric.lsu.edu/slrc/links/corrections.htm

Louisianahttp://www.corrections.com/

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/OCE/index.html

http://www.ericacve.org/fulltextresource.asp#distance

http://www.ericacve.org/

http://virlib.ncjrs.org/Corrections.asp http://www.ncjrs.org/

http://www.nicic.org/

http://cln.esd101.net/

Jus'Mom,

Wow!! Thanks a lot!! I'm going to email/snail mail each of these leads and see what happens. Again, thanks a bunch!!