NON-DISCRIMINATION/ SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
STATEMENT
Services and materials are available to English as a Second Language (ESL)
students.
The West Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, qualified disability, handicap, or
veteran status.
Salem Correctional Center Office of Institutional Education Programs will furnish
appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual
with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a
service, program, or,activity conducted by the Education Department.
Los servicios y los materiales son "inglés son estudiantes disponibles de
una segunda lengua".
El departamento de Virginia Occidental de la educación no discrimina en base de
la raza, de la religión, del color, del origen nacional, del sexo, de la edad, de la
inhabilidad cualificada, de la desventaja, o del estado del veterano.
La oficina de centro correccional de Pruntytown de los programas institucionales de la
educación equipará ayudas auxiliares y servicios apropiados cuando sea necesario para
producir a un individuo con una inhabilidad una oportunidad igual de participar adentro y
de gozar de las ventajas de un servicio, de un programa, o de una actividad conducida por
el departamento de la educación.
OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES
Education Department
Salem Correctional Center
A library of community, education, and agency resources is
available to each inmate at Salem.
A law library is available as well. Ask your unit team when the
library is open for your housing unit.
Resources aimed at re-entry are provided to all students that
attend Open Gate/After Care class. Information for release
pertaining to a specific resource is provided to students that
submit a request to the Education Office.
This informational brochure is for orientation and
informational purposes only and is not a binding contract
between the Salem Correctional Center School and its
students. The school reserves the right to make changes in
the course offerings, curriculum, graduation requirements,
and academic policies.
In cooperation with the
West Virginia Division of Corrections
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D.
State Superintendent of West Virginia Schools
VISION/ PHILOSOPHY
Through learner focused education, transform the lives of students in
institutions to foster responsible, productive citizens, thus creating safer
communities.
Jacob Green, Special Assistant
to the Associate Superintendent
Office of Institutional Education Programs
MISSION
Shawn Rubenstein ................... Principal
Peggy Martin............................ Secretary
CONFIDENTIALITY/RECORDKEEPING
Educational records are kept in the main Education office. Your
records are confidential and maintained in a secure manner. If you
would like to review your file, Other information is provided
following strict policy guidelines following WV State Board Policy
#4350 and PCC DOC policy. Residents may review their education
records upon request
A Direct Service Program
of the
West Virginia Department of Education
Revised October 12, 2015
We prepare adults for transition to school or employment and to
life in their communities as responsible and productive citizens.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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Provide for academic and literacy development
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Provide transition skills to inmates re-entering society
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Provide for career development and vocational training with emphasis
on nationally recognized certification
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Provide for technological literacy development
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the West Virginia Department of Education at the
Salem Correctional Center. The classes offered at Salem are
designed to help you learn a skill, get a job, and make better
choices upon your release from prison. The staff at Salem is
dedicated to helping you improve your skills and prepare you for
reintegration into society. We offer nationally recognized
certification programs to assist you in obtaining meaningful
employment.
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES AT PCC
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AT PCC
CLASSES OFFERED AT PCC
ABE
TABE, Mainline, RSAT
Mainline, RSAT
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Angela Curran
Annette Wright
Transitional Life Skills
WV State College Courses
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Shawn Rubenstein
ABE Classes:
If you do not have a High School diploma or GED, you are automatically
enrolled in ABE class. You will be sent a roster informing you when your
class will meet and at what time. ABE classes are open entry and open
exit. Evening classes are offered to accommodate students that work off
grounds during the day. TABE assessments are utilized for proper ABE
placement. An entry, exit and periodic gains exam will be administered.
College 101 through Eastern CTC
Transition Skills Classes:
Angela Curran
Work Keys
Gary Chalmers
SPOKES/Hit the Ground Running
Gary Chalmers
Open Gate/After Care
Gary Chalmers
If you are recommended to take any class on your IRPP, you will be placed
on a waiting list. Priority is given to inmates that are getting ready to see
the parole board and/or applying for Accelerated Parole.
Parenting
Gary Chalmers
Career & Technical classes:
99 Days
Gary Chalmers
If you want to take any of these classes, send ONE request to the
Education Office. Priority will be given to inmates that can complete the
class. Inmates that are approved for work release may be asked to waive
their date to complete the class.
Please send ONE request to the Education Office listing the
classes you need.
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY EDUCATION CLASS
YOU ARE ASSIGNED TO, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A
REFUSAL. FAILURE TO ATTEND ABE CLASS CAN RESULT IN LOSING
YOUR JOB, WORK RELEASE, AND/OR A WRITE-UP.
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Career & Technical Education
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Oilfield Tech
David Deem
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NCCER Core
David Deem
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10 hour OSHA
David Deem
Oil & Gas Certification
Matt Wyatt
Culinary Arts programs
Mary Rose Axton
ABE CLASS: Basic Math, Language, Writing, Reading, Social Studies and
Science skills enable students to address the High School Equivalency
Diploma (TASC test). Only an ABE teacher can recommend you for the
TASC test. The TASC test and ABE classes are offered free of charge.
College courses: Various courses offered through WV State University
and Eastern Community and Technical College. Contact the Education
office for more details.
Culinary Arts: Students can choose between various classes.
ServeSafe is a national certification aimed at helping students obtain
employment upon their release. WV Welcome is a frontline hospitality
program and a food handler class will also be offered.
NCCER Core: The NCCER Core Curriculum is a prerequisite to all other
Level 1 craft curriculum. Its modules cover topics such as Basic Safety,
Communication Skills and Introduction to Construction Drawings.
Completing this curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to
continue education in any craft area.
Oil & Gas 10 hour certification: Class participants earn a 10 hour
lifetime certification that will help them apply for basic labor jobs on
oil rigs across the country.
Oilfield Technology: Students learn basic pipe fitting and cutting to
help them obtain employment in the Oil Industry upon their release.
Good Math skills are a prerequisite and a TABE test will be taken to
determine your math score for placement in this class.
SPOKES/Hit the Ground Running: Life skills curriculum focusing on
employability skills that will help students to find and maintain
employment upon their release from prison.
99 Days & a Get Up: Transition program aimed at helping inmates reenter society.
Open Cate/After Care: An education orientation is provided to each
PCC resident shortly after their arrival at the center.
OSHA Construction Safety Certification. Earn the Federal OSHA Safety
10 hour card.
Parenting: Parenting program offered in conjuction with KISRA.
WorkKeys: a job skills test given in Applied Math, Locating
Information, and Reading for Information. Successful candidates
receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze certificate signed by the Governor
(Ready to Work certificate).
NOTE: Examination fees must be paid by the student for the 40 hour and 80 hour
mining class