MA Correctional Education Association

08/11/2026

Dust of your resume!

📚 Are you looking for a rewarding career in education? The Massachusetts Department of Correction is hiring Education Specialists to help transform lives through correctional education.

We're currently recruiting for Education Specialist (A/B) positions overseeing cosmetology and coding programs. Interested candidates are invited to join our Virtual Information Session to learn more about the roles and what it's like to work with the DOC's Education Division.

📅 Virtual Information Session: Tuesday, August 11, at 12:00 p.m.
💻 Join via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/ftbvyzx7

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].

08/05/2026

The MCI Framingham Education Team were recently recognized for their achievements for the 2025-2026 school year. The small team of dedicated educators helped their incarcerated students meet some impressive goals! Kudos to the staff and students on a successful school year! Here’s to 2026-2027!

🎓 Celebrating the power of education!

Family, friends, and staff gathered at MCI-Framingham to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of students during the 2025–2026 school year. This year, students at MCI- Framingham completed 192 educational credentials and program, including:

• HiSET: 7
• Boston University Interdisciplinary Certificate: 1
• Culinary Arts Foundation: 11
• OSHA: 74
• ServSafe: 40
• MIT / Ben Franklin Institute for Coding: 20
• Cosmetology Licenses: 2

Every educational milestone represents an opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and a stronger foundation for success after release. Congratulations to all of this year's graduates, and thank you to the DOC educators, staff, and program partners who make these achievements possible. 👏

08/05/2026

Congratulations to all the Correctional Education Association Teachers of the Year from across the country! Their commitment to incarcerated students was recognized at the TOY Gala after an eventful training day.

Congratulations to our regional teachers of the year who were celebrated last night at our annual gala! Thanks for all your dedication and hard work!

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Diana Gordon from Ingram State Technical College - ISTC on being recognized as the Teacher of the Year at the Correctional Education Association Conference and Training Event. CEA prides itself on recognizing the hard work and dedication of correctional teachers.

08/04/2026

The Thurman Perry Foundation offers scholarships and housing assistance for women and girls impacted by incarceration. Learn more online and share this opportunity as a reentry resource to incarcerated students.

NEED RENT MONEY? Applications are open 8/2-8/8 for the August cycle of our Mother’s Day 365 housing relief program.

NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL? Applications open 11/15 for The Perry Second Chances Scholarship. $10,000 PER WOMAN.

Subscribe today thurmanperryfoundation.org

08/03/2026

Let’s go!!

The CEA Board and staff welcome you to the 80th International Conference and Training Event that kicks off today in Bellevue, Washington!

07/31/2026

Check out the first statewide reentry community fair hosted by Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Mark your calendars for August 19th!

07/14/2026

Middlesex Community College is hiring a Director of Justice Impacted Education and Re-Entry Services to manage programming at the Middlesex Sheriff's Office.

Additional information about the position can be found at the link below.

07/12/2026

Correctional Education Association membership benefits include co-membership with COABE. COABE offers frequent online trainings for its members. Check out the one linked below!

How can we effectively teach workplace soft skills to literacy-level and beginning English language learners?
Join COABE for an engaging webinar with Andrea Echelberger to explore practical strategies for integrating essential workplace skills into your classroom.
You'll learn how to:
✔️ Introduce soft skills in meaningful ways
✔️ Engage learners with practical classroom activities
✔️ Prepare students to confidently communicate their strengths during job interviews
📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Thank you to our sponsor, Reachwell, for making this professional learning opportunity possible.
Register today and empower your learners with the skills they need to succeed!

07/12/2026

The MA HelpDesk has a number of resources to help releasing/released students navigate adult education opportunities in their community.

Looking for resources for adult learners and communities in MA? Check out MA HelpDesk for Career Centers and child care options. We're all about learning and growing together! https://adultedhelpdeskma.org/resources/

Public Adult Education of MA