CTA 17 th Annual Technology Summit Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Terence Davis Tennessee Department of Correction Statewide Training Director Alisa Malone IDS Chief Operating Officer
IDS was founded in 2009 Research based & Mission driven – Increase educational opportunities Over 20,000 tablets delivered. Saved our customers over $500k 2015
We help to improve educational outcomes, while simultaneously reducing expense. Our tools consist of very specialized hardware and software solutions. We seek the Correctional Administrator or Correctional Service Organization Administrator who is looking to: Improve inmate education, thus reducing recidivism. Improve staff and service(s), while reducing cost
Inmate Education Staff Training and Education Correctional Officer Academy Content Conversion Forms and electronic PDF’s Upload to a central system and eliminate binders. Immediate verification that work is completed
Ability to list multiple and flexible portals Option to expand the system’s use upon demand Accessible for any program area Deploy across the enterprise. Online and offline
Over 45,000 titles available
109,000 Offenders under correctional supervision 14 State prisons 4-CCA facilities 17 Probation\Parole district offices 44 Field Service offices
Based on the Texas Department of Correction Prison Entrepreneurship Program – PEP Less than 5% recidivism rate Over 93% employment rate Has saved the State of TX $6 million in reduced recidivism 9
Volunteer Sponsored Entrepreneur program connected to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center Pre-Flight - Business launch plans Financial literacy training Branding/Logo design Toastmasters Training PowerPoint sales pitch
2015 Offered to 22 male inmates in pre-release 8 inmates have been released or paroled since cohort one ended and all are employed 2016 Offered to 19 female inmates in pre-release Cohort two inmate opted decline parole just to participate in the program. Graduation on April 29th
Other Partnerships Belmont University Lipscomb University Vanderbilt University IDS Nashville Business Community Tennessee Department of Correction
Introduction of secure tablets in correctional setting Program content researched without internet access by inmates Broader access to class content Download information to tablet Required no computer lab Minimal library books Updatable content Cost savings
6500 Staff Pre-service and In-service Training Regional Training Specialty Training Correctional Officers, Community Supervision Officers, Management Staff Paper lesson plans, manual registration and rosters, paper training records
Paper lesson plans Manual registration and rosters Paper training records Classroom based instruction Minimal self-paced curriculum
Tablets in Classroom Course registration & rosters Certifications & expirations Higher education tracking
Integrated LMS Interactive lesson plans Self paced learning Scheduling (facilitators, rooms, and equipment) Training records
10” screen WiFi enabled (Optional) Secure tablet user experience Security-hardened android OS Corrections grade case Tablet PDF and ePub eBook reader app The Tablet
Cost savings Enhanced learning – blended content delivery Individualized learning experience Real-time comprehension assessment and training adjustment Improved training outcomes for cadets and staff
Streamline system by reducing paperwork. Increase lines of communication, while reducing expense. Standardize training and process methods within the same tool. Authorize data to be used as a tool, to manage instructors and the quality of instruction.