Correctional Education Council Quarterly Virtual Meeting April 22nd, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1. Welcoming Remarks

   PRESENTERS:
   DPSCS Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs
   MD Labor Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen

   TIME: 5’

2. Approval of previous meeting minutes A.

   PRESENTERS:
   DPSCS Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs
   MD Labor Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen

   TIME: 2’

3. Open Meetings Act

   PRESENTERS:
   Acting Director of Correctional Education Dr. Jessica Johnson

   TIME: 3’

4. Role of CEC and Introductions of CEC Members

   PRESENTERS:
   Acting Director of Correctional Education Dr. Jessica Johnson
   DPSCS Director of Education Danielle Cox

   TIME: 20’

5. Post-Secondary Programs
   1. Education and Employment Specialists

   PRESENTERS:
   DPSCS Director of Education Danielle Cox
   DPSCS Deputy Director of Education Tanja Murphy

   TIME: 10’

6. Technology Updates
1. Wiring and Internet Access
2. MTC GED Center

PRESENTERS:
DPSCS Director of Education Danielle Cox
Acting Director of Correctional Education Dr. Jessica Johnson

TIME: 10’

7. CE Data and Program Overview
   1. Continuous Improvement Plan Update
   2. Library - Family Literacy Pilot, Library Information System, Young Adult Sections, Update on Programming
   3. Academic - Student Monitoring and Individual Learning Plans, Virtual Instruction, Smart Boards
   4. Special Education - Certificate Program, Transition Pilot, & Leadership Board
   5. Occupational - PACs & Program offering review
   6. Transition - Partnership with Re-Entry Navigators & Independent Study Program Update

   PRESENTERS:
   Acting Director of Correctional Education Dr. Jessica Johnson
   Library Program Coordinator Jennifer Swiech
   Acting Deputy Director of Correctional Education Patrick Hruz
   Special Education Program Coordinator Katharine Lander
   Occupational Program Coordinator Dr. Tamara Barron
   Transition Program Coordinator Dr. Erica DuBose

   TIME: 55’

8. Questions and Action Items

   PRESENTERS:
   Acting Director of Correctional Education Dr. Jessica Johnson

   TIME: 10’

9. Concluding Remarks & Motion to Adjourn

   PRESENTERS:
   DPSCS Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs
   MD Labor Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen

   TIME: 5’