Issues and Strategies, January 1997 4. Reporting Correctional Education Data Reports are the payoff or reward of a correctional education information system.
Reports serve three primary functions.
First, they are used for program management . Reports which monitor inmate needs for services can be used to allocate resources effectively. Second, reports are used for program accountability . By producing reports which document the number of inmates receiving services and the educational gains of those inmates, program administrators can demonstrate that they are providing services to those who need it. Finally, reports can be used for program evaluation .