The literacy program provides adult basic education for offenders who achieve below the sixth grade level on the Test of Adult Basic Education and secondary level adult education for those who are working toward attaining a high school equivalency certificate. Special literacy programs are available for students with disabilities as well as those with limited English proficiency.
Vocational training is available to prepare offenders for today s workforce.
A cognitive intervention program is available at some facilities. The program addresses personal accountability and responsibility through instruction and exercises in problem solving, anger management, impulse control, overcoming criminal thinking, creating positive attitudes and beliefs, goal setting, and relapse prevention. The program content includes parenting, civic and legal responsibilities, victim sensitivity, health maintenance, employability, money management, and other related life skills. For offenders with a GED or high school diploma, academic and vocational post-secondary educational opportunities are available through local colleges and universities. WSD offers a guidance program to assist with vocational assessment and career guidance.