activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Champions Celebration and Awards Program Education Advancement RecognitionHosts an annual awards ceremony and celebration lunch to recognize outstanding contributions in correctional education, including honors such as the President's Award for service in both juvenile and adult justice pathways.
- Professional Development Scholarships and Grants Mental Health Education ProgramsProvides scholarships and grants to support professional development training for individuals working with youth in the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
- Regional Representation Structure Regional Governance & RepresentationOrganized into four geographical regions, each served by a regional representative to support localized engagement and coordination.
capacity building · 3
- Annual Symposium for Correctional Education Annual Professional Development ConferenceHosts a yearly symposium for over twenty years that brings together educators and professionals working with court-involved individuals to promote excellence and provide professional development opportunities.
- Localized Specialized Training Programs Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersDelivers targeted training in areas such as Structured English Immersion (SEI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) tailored to regional needs and professional contexts.
- Pre-Symposium Trainings and Leadership MeetingsOffers pre-symposium training sessions for CTE credits on topics including re-entry and social-emotional learning, along with leadership meetings for administrators to support professional growth and organizational capacity.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Advocacy and Capacity Building for Educational Excellence advocacy_and_capacity_buildingAdvances correctional and alternative education by advocating for high standards and building professional capacity through research-backed services, resources, and innovation, with a focus on data-informed practices to improve system-wide outcomes.
- Education and Teamwork in Correctional Settings education_and_teamworkTransforms lives through integrated educational programming and collaborative teamwork within correctional environments, emphasizing the combined impact of learning and collective effort on rehabilitation and personal growth.
- Integration of Alternative Education Methodologies alternative_education_integrationImproves educational access and success for court-involved youth and adults by applying alternative teaching approaches tailored to the needs of learners in secure settings, increasing relevance and effectiveness of instruction.
- Professional Networking and Collaborative Knowledge Exchange professional_networking_and_collaborationStrengthens correctional education practice by creating a connected network of professionals who share expertise, strategies, and innovations to elevate teaching quality and student outcomes across secure and alternative education programs.
- Regional Support for Priority Educational Initiatives regional_support_and_developmentDelivers targeted, locally accessible professional development and technical support aligned with key statewide priorities—such as data use, assessment, teacher leadership, struggling schools, and STEM—to build regional capacity in correctional and alternative education.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
ACE Scholarship Program
Provides up to $375 per fiscal year to qualifying members for professional development activities that enhance educational and transition services for justice-involved youth and adults
Annual Symposium
Yearly event offering professional development, workshops, keynote sessions, and networking for correctional educators across Arizona, featuring training on evidence-based practices, leadership, and trauma-informed teaching
Regional Professional Development
Localized training initiatives including SEI and TBI workshops delivered through five geographic regions across Arizona to support educators in secure and alternative education settings
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Ak-Chin Casino Resort Partner — Venue for the 2026 Annual Symposium
- NAFFA</entity_type>organization Partner — Provides pre-symposium training on re-entry