[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-264647-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-264647-en":131},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","prisons-with-higher-ed-programs-directory","Prisons with Higher Ed Programs - Directory","","Directory listing Illinois correctional facilities and the educational programs offered on-site. It separates prisons that provide higher-education opportunities (such as college remedial work and associate or bachelor pathways) from those that only offer general education and adult basic education. Entries summarize program types including ABE, GED, Pre-GED, computer technology, vocational technical math, special education, and related academic or credit-bearing options, with reference links for each facility.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/","Exam",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/prisons-with-higher-ed-programs-directory/264647/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/prisons-with-higher-ed-programs-directory/264647.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Stanford","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-11-02","2026-09-14",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",12,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"How does the directory classify prisons?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"It groups facilities into those with higher-education programs and those lacking higher-ed offerings, based on the education options listed for each prison.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What common programs appear across many facilities?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Many entries include ABE (Adult Basic Education) and GED (General Education Development), often alongside Pre-GED or other foundational academic support.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What kinds of higher-ed options are listed for some prisons?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Some prisons list college remedial instruction and degree pathways such as associate programs, as well as university-related collaborations or credit-bearing coursework.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},264647,1789385158,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,95,100,105,110,115,120,123,127],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":106,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":107,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":124,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":126},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":128,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":129,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":130},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":132},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":133,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":33,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":106,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":80,"read_time":144},2336477552062,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_994ba38a5ba835b3df7d355c54d3ed8d","Prisons with Higher Ed Programs  \n\n| Name of Prison | Programs Offered | Website |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Danville Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education\u003Cbr>Development)\u003Cbr>Title One Program (Under 21 years old)\u003Cbr>College Remedial* Associates Degree Program* | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/danvillecorr](c/facilities/Pages/danvillecorr)[ectionalcenter.aspx](ectionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Decatur Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development)\u003Cbr>College Remedial-offers instruction in developmental English and Math for students desiring college enrollment. | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/decaturcorre](c/facilities/Pages/decaturcorre)[ctionalcenter.aspx](ctionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Dixon Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development)\u003Cbr>Associate of Arts\u003Cbr>Associate of Liberal Studies | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/dixoncorrect](c/facilities/Pages/dixoncorrect)[ionalcenter.aspx](ionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Lincoln Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development)\u003Cbr>Associate of Liberal Studies\u003Cbr>Associate of Arts | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/lincolncorre](c/facilities/Pages/lincolncorre)[ctionalcenter.aspx](ctionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Stateville Correctional Center | North Park University – | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido) |\n\n\n|  | Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Restorative Arts Degree\u003Cbr>Northwestern University – Bachelor of Arts with Associates of Arts through collaboration with Oakton Community College\u003Cbr>Northeastern University / University Without Walls Program (UWW)– Competency based Bachelor Degree\u003Cbr>DePaul University – Inside Out Program; credit bearing class | c/facilities/Pages/statevillecorrectionalcenter.aspx |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Vandalia Correctional Center* | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development)\u003Cbr>Pre-GED\u003Cbr>Computer Technology\u003Cbr>TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>Vocational Technical Math\u003Cbr>College Academic Classes | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/vandaliacorr](c/facilities/Pages/vandaliacorr)[ectionalcenter.aspx](ectionalcenter.aspx) |\n\nPrisons Lacking Higher Ed Programs  \n\n| Prison Name | Programs Offered | Website |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Big Muddy River Correctional Center | Academic\u003Cbr>ABE (Adult Basic Education); GED (General Education Development); Special Education Programs | [https://www2.illinois.gov/id](https://www2.illinois.gov/id)[oc/facilities/Pages/bigmuddy](oc/facilities/Pages/bigmuddy)[ ](oc/facilities/Pages/bigmuddy)[river.aspx](river.aspx) |\n| Centralia Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education); GED (General Education Development) | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/centraliacorr](c/facilities/Pages/centraliacorr)[ectionalcenter.aspx](ectionalcenter.aspx) |\n| East Moline Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development) | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/eastmolinec](c/facilities/Pages/eastmolinec)[orrectionalcenter.aspx](orrectionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Graham Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development) | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/grahamcorre](c/facilities/Pages/grahamcorre)[ctionalcenter.aspx](ctionalcenter.aspx) |\n| Hill Correctional Center | ABE (Adult Basic Education)\u003Cbr>GED (General Education Development)\u003Cbr>Pre-GED (General Education Development) | [https://www2.illinois.gov/ido](https://www2.illinois.gov/ido)[c/facilities/Pages/hillcorrectio](c/facilities/Pages/hillcorrecti","cbCaitKMxurTbC6i","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitKMxurTbC6i","pdf",1329276,"English","# Prisons with Higher Ed Programs\n## Danville Correctional Center\n## Decatur Correctional Center\n## Dixon Correctional Center\n## Lincoln Correctional Center\n## Stateville Correctional Center\n## Vandalia Correctional Center\n# Prisons Lacking Higher Ed Programs\n## Big Muddy River Correctional Center\n## Centralia Correctional Center\n## East Moline Correctional Center\n## Graham Correctional Center\n## Hill Correctional Center\n## Illinois River Correctional Center\n## Jacksonville Correctional Center\n## Joliet Treatment Center","[{\"question\":\"How does the directory classify prisons?\",\"answer\":\"It groups facilities into those with higher-education programs and those lacking higher-ed offerings, based on the education options listed for each prison.\"},{\"question\":\"What common programs appear across many facilities?\",\"answer\":\"Many entries include ABE (Adult Basic Education) and GED (General Education Development), often alongside Pre-GED or other foundational academic support.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of higher-ed options are listed for some prisons?\",\"answer\":\"Some prisons list college remedial instruction and degree pathways such as associate programs, as well as university-related collaborations or credit-bearing coursework.\"}]","Prisons with Higher Ed Programs - Directory | PDF",18]