We are an independent consulting service specializing in correctional education. We will evaluate your programs, processes, and practices and provide comprehensive reports. We then equip you with a concise appraisal offering fresh solutions, an advocate lobbying your vision. Our services include:
Research
Northstar is conducting all the fieldwork in a nationwide scientifically-based correctional education impact study. See Northstar Projects for more details.
Consultation
- Current trends in Correctional Education
- Technology in Correctional Education
- Compliance with Federal mandates
Grant Writing
Grant applications can be confusing and intimidating. With experience in both grant writing and grant evaluation, we will write your grants turning your ideas into fundable projects. Northstar has written proposals securing several million dollars in grant awards for clients.
Curriculum Design
Initial design of new courses
Standardization of new and existing courses
Updating old courses
Identifying redundant or needed courses
Evaluating scope and sequence
Longitudinal Studies
Outsource your recidivism studies. We collect your data and report findings, providing tangible evidence of program effectiveness.