Join WestEd at the 79th Correctional Education Association (CEA) International Conference on August 10–13, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This annual event brings together professionals dedicated to advancing educational programming in correctional settings across the country.
WestEd expert, Trevor Fronius, will lead a session focused on strengthening correctional education through data-informed decision-making. Join us to explore how evaluation partnerships are shaping the future of correctional education.
Data-Driven Excellence: Using Evaluation to Strengthen Correctional Education Programs
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 8:15–9:15 AM ET
Location: Grand Station V, Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Explore how structured data collection, analysis, and dissemination processes can guide resource allocation, program improvement, and long-term planning in correctional education. Drawing from the Louisiana Department of Corrections’ Short Term Enhanced Program (STEP) initiative, this session will showcase how routine process and outcome evaluations support program sustainability and effectiveness. The workshop will demonstrate how ongoing monitoring and collaborative evaluation strategies enhance implementation and provide valuable insights to support reentry goals.
Key topics include:
- Selecting and balancing quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Determining appropriate data collection frequencies
- Leveraging data for real-time program improvement
- Understanding how evaluation choices influence long-term outcomes
Presenter: Trevor Fronius (WestEd)
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a timely conversation!