The Virginia Department of Corrections mandates that all offenders without a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) are required to be enrolled in GED programs offered in the prison system. However, these programs have shown varying rates of success. Supported by the constructivist theory, the purpose of this qualitative case study was to identify how correctional education staff members perceived the effectiveness of the GED programs. Data from surveys and interviews with 9 educational correctional staff members were collected and analyzed for themes. Findings indicated that (a) participants use computer software for effective instruction, (b) offenders who were enrolled in correctional education programs successfully reenter society after being released from incarceration, and (c) offenders' self-efficacy is related to GED instruction. Findings may be used to improve GED programs to support offenders in obtaining a GED and training to promote social justice by returning to their communities more prepared to obtain jobs and contribute to the global economy.

"The purpose of this study is to determine the present status of the McKinney school system in regard to the financial ability, the school plant, the teaching staff, and the pupils by making a profound comparison with general practices and statndards set up by accepted authorities and offering constructive criticism and recommendations that are needed, as obviously shown by comparison."--leaf 2

This thesis deals with the training of workers with children and youth and the sight of employees with volunteer opportunities for their further education. The texts are logically arranged by topic. Firstly, it defines the terms used and then addresses the issue of qualifications for the job working with children and young people and according to the Law on Education Staff and National Occupations System. Out staff also work addresses the conditions of education volunteers working with children and youth. Shows what should have knowledge, skills and competence. Last but not least, the thesis briefly defines the relevant documents relating to the training of teachers and addresses the topic of institutions offering further education of teachers. In conclusion, we work validates knowledge in qualitative research with six respondents.