My husband is trying to get his GED, but he doesn't do well in writing or reading. He has a difficult time focusing on that sort of thing & hasn't been in school in a long time. He said that Lewis prison has 1 teacher to about 150 inmates. Is this true? If so, is there any way I could get him some additional help?

Good question. It was my understanding that mine was suppose to start a mandatory GED program on June 1st, but nothing happened. I have been trying to figure out what is going on. If I do I will let you know. I want him to get his GED - it's not like he doesn't have the time....although desire may be lacking.

Just curious:confused: ...our son is in Tucson-Winchester and we ask him about the GED program and his reply was " I have to go through Pima County College and I have to pay for it". Now I don't know much about the Tucson area and have been newly acquainted with the Prison System so if anyone knows anything about this, I would appreciate the info:D

You can order a GED guide from http://www.barnesandnobel.com.

If it is a good GED guide, it will give practice tests so that your loved one can pinpoint his areas of academic weakness. Then he will know which chapters of the book to study.

If your loved one is easily overwhelmed or not really motivated, it might be a good idea for you to be his teacher. Consider purchasing the book yourself. Mail a copy of one test at time to him. Once he is done with each test, he can mail it back to you and you can grade it. Once you have identified the areas that he should study, construct lessons from the book for him. Send him a few assignments for him to complete and mail back to you.

The best way a person can improve in reading and writing is through lots of practice. Your loved one probably has already improved just by letter writing. Consider ordering magazine subscriptions.

My father was illiterate and taught himself how to read with the National Enquirer. I know it is a cheesy publication but it beats reading "Run Spot run" material.