Programs & Services
The Windham School District (Windham) provides appropriate educational programming and services to meet the needs of the eligible student population within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Enrollment priority in Windham programs is prioritized based on factors identified on each student’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
Academic, career and technical education (CTE), and life skills programs are offered at multiple campuses across the state. The goal of all classes is to equip students with the tools and knowledge necessary to be successful during their time with TDCJ and upon reentry into their communities.
Programs & Services
Windham educators teach students by combining real-world contexts and workplace skills. Teachers create lessons that address each different learning style within the student population. All programs emphasize workplace skills such as tolerance, teamwork and problem solving.
Students complete assessments to initially determine their educational level. Information gathered through this testing process is used to create an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) for each resident. The ITP suggests programs and classes based on a multitude of factors such as age, program availability, projected reentry date and need for specific educational services. The Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE®) evaluates the educational functioning level. Windham students take the TABE® test throughout the school year as a way to monitor their progress.
Certified student advisors and administrators follow specific guidelines to assess each student’s academic level and desired goals to develop individualized career plans. Windham staff collect educational records, coordinate testing and evaluations and conduct interviews to begin matching students with programs.
These interviews help staff collect important details such as career goals, educational background and existing skills that are essential to pairing students with a program that complements their needs.
Preparing For Success
Through the district’s robust program opportunities and dedicated staff, Windham students are equipped to be contributing members of their families, workforce and society. Windham courses are designed to provide students with the cognitive and soft skills needed to promote positive attitudes, healthy mindsets and the ability to create successful futures as they move forward. In addition, career and technical education courses prepare students for a productive career in the workforce through thorough curriculum and hands-on instruction. The district receives feedback from employers regarding updated industry standards and information in order to ensure district programs are aligned with industry demands.
Windham wants to hear from successful district alumni! If you completed a Windham course during your incarceration and have built a productive life for yourself, please share your story at communications@wsdtx.org.
