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Increasing numbers of offenders with inadequate reading and math skills means loss of opportunities, especially in the area of employment. Studies have shown that low potential for employment is directly related to low academic attainment. Project: Better Chance, an educational program implemented by the Williamson County Literacy Council at CTTC, began serving residents in January, 1991. During the past year 77 CTTC residents were served by the program. Program emphasis has shifted from literacy tutoring toward GED preparation as a major curriculum component. While residents generally enter CTTC with an adequate command of basic reading and math skills, the majority of residents did not have a high school diploma, as is evident by the education distribution at intake.

In FY '00, 36% (58) residents had less than a high school degree. Over the program year, a total of 19 participants completed all sub-tests and qualified for the GED. Students who earn a GED while at CTTC receive a graduation tassel and recognition by CTTC staff.

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