Academic Characteristics of Incarcerated Youth and Correctional Educational Programs: A Literature Review.
Overview & Synopsis
A literature review of the academic characteristics of incarcerated youth and the correctional education programs provided them indicate most incarcerated adolescents function in the low-average to below-average range of intelligence and have histories of academic failure and grade retention. Educational programs usually offer a broad continuum of curricular offerings but availability of special education services varies widely. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Academic Characteristics of Incarcerated Youth and Correctional Educational Programs: A Literature Review. |
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| Author / Organization | Foley, Regina M. |
| Subject & Discipline | Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Adolescents |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-243904 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |