Correctional facilities across the nation are facing increasing pressure to provide effective programs that prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry. Despite best efforts, traditional education models often fall short due to limitations in resources, security and the diverse needs of the incarcerated population. Physical workbooks, classroom instruction and peer tutoring, while valuable, struggle to scale.
Edovo offers a transformative solution. By providing accessible, online educational content, Edovo empowers correctional facilities to overcome these challenges and deliver impactful programs. Coupled with Insight, our staff management tool, facilities can optimize program delivery, track learner progress and drive meaningful improvements.
Below are some real-world examples of how agencies nationwide are leveraging Edovo’s content to drive meaningful outcomes for incarcerated learners.
1. Reduced Restrictive Housing Time
Correctional agencies offer inmates in restrictive housing the chance to shorten their confinement sentence through educational programs. Edovo's existing content library and real-time dashboard streamline implementation, eliminating the need for additional staff and management.
2. Participation Earned Credit
A correctional agency can use Edovo to track participation-based credits, focusing on time spent engaged, not just scores. Edovo can recommend coursework and implement a system to track engagement, allowing the agency to monitor progress and award credit for dedicated effort, potentially to reduce sentences.
3. Milestone Credit
A correctional agency can combine in-person programs with Edovo's digital coursework for milestone credit. This hybrid model enhances learning and program efficacy. By making the digital component mandatory, completed courses can result in sentence reduction.
4. Decreased Classification
Correctional agencies use Edovo content and programming to support and drive step-down initiatives in order to reduce costly high level security, management of top-tier classifications and support better rehabilitative environments.
A holistic approach to education is key to truly preparing incarcerated individuals for long-term success. That’s why, for these programs, we recommend a curriculum that focuses on the whole person, addressing not just academic advancement but also critical life skills, emotional resilience, and reentry preparation.
By offering a variety of courses, learners can choose coursework that aligns with their personal needs, goals, and experiences. This personalized approach increases engagement and ensures that each learner is gaining the skills and knowledge most relevant to their journey, leading to better outcomes for both the individual and their community.
Here are Edovo's targeted course collections we recommend for outcome-based programs.