June 27-29, 2012 - Portland, Oregon
Portland State University Graduate Credit
Course Title: Off The Cuff, An Introduction to Prison Education
REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 25.
Have you ever considered teaching in prison? Tired of giving up evenings and weekends for extracurricular activities? Correctional Education is a fascinating field and can offer a new career track for teachers and principals. Explore the rewarding and little-known field of Correctional Education and what it takes to be a prison educator. Learn why educating inmates is important. Learn about the distinctive culture of prison education and providing life-changing opportunities to incarcerated students eager to better themselves.
Meeting times: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday (6/27), Thursday (6/28), Friday (6/29). The remaining three hours will be online. Instructions for online work will be given during class meetings.
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2012. A $50 deposit is required to register. The remaining balance is due the first day of class. Northstar accepts personal checks, purchase orders, or money orders.
Please mail Registration Forms by May 25 to the address below:
Northstar Correctional Education Services
5023 W. 120th Avenue #321
Broomfield, Colorado 80020
Minimum class size: A minimum of 20 is required for the course. All 20 participants do not have to be from the same school or district. Your deposit is fully refundable if class is cancelled for low enrollment. You will be notified by June 1 if the class is cancelled.
Location: This course will be offered in the Portland suburb of Beaverton. We are currently negotiating for classroom space and will announce the location in April.
Instructors: Cindy Borden and Penny Richardson
Credits: This course offers 3 quarter credits through Portland State University.
Cost: The course fee of $565 includes 3 quarter credits at graduate level (CI 810).
Textbook: None required. Each student will receive a DVD which includes an extensive bibliography and numerous articles providing in-depth insight regarding the world of prison education.
For more information contact:
Cindy Borden or Penny Richardson at Northstar: 303-438-8913
Northstar Correctional Education Services
5023 W. 120th Avenue #321
Broomfield, C0 80020
Phone: (303) 438-8913
Fax: xxx(303) 460-1876
Email: northstar@ekit.com