EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION

Increasing numbers of offenders with inadequate reading and math skills means loss of opportunities, especially in the area of employment. In FY '05, 35% (64) of the new residents had less than a high school degree. Studies have shown that low potential for employment is directly related to low academic attainment.

Project: Better Chance, an educational program implemented by the Williamson County Literacy Council at CTTC, began serving residents in January, 1991. During the past year, 67 CTTC residents were served by the program.  There were 398 classroom hours provided to this population. Program emphasis has shifted from literacy tutoring toward GED preparation as a major curriculum component. Over the program year, a total of 9 participants completed all 5 sub-tests and qualified for the GED. Students who earn a GED while at CTTC receive a graduation tassel and recognition by CTTC staff. 

The following chart shows the education distribution of the 184 new admissions in FY '05: