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Board approves use of Edovo courses to expand adult-education credit access for justice-involved learners
Summary
The board approved using Edovo courses (already accessible on in‑facility tablets) for adult-education credit aligned to state standards, enabling incarcerated learners to earn transcripted credit toward adult‑education diplomas via course crosswalks and post‑tests.
The board approved a proposal to use Edovo course sequences aligned to Utah State Board of Education standards as part of the Ogden School District’s adult-education offerings for justice-involved learners.
District adult‑education staff described a crosswalk the team completed between Edovo content and state graduation standards; each course includes a post‑test and a 70% threshold for competency. Staff said Edovo content is already available on tablet devices in the Weber County Correctional Center, and approval allows the district to post eligible course sequences as credit toward adult‑education diplomas.
Adult‑education staff and board members emphasized continuity of services: students could begin coursework while incarcerated and, upon release, continue education and access reentry supports. Staff noted operational barriers (facility IT restrictions, transportation and security) but said Edovo helps provide in‑unit access and post‑test capability that can produce measurable skill gains.
A motion to approve the use of Edovo courses for adult-education credit passed on a recorded voice vote. Board members and staff said the approach could increase participation and measurable gains for a population that historically faces barriers to completing coursework while incarcerated.
Implementation will include crosswalk documentation, staff training and coordination with correctional facility partners to ensure secure and compliant delivery. Staff indicated they will continue outreach at reentry fairs and partner with community organizations to support transitions.
The motion recorded in the transcript identifies the item as Action Item 10A and the board voted to approve the Edovo course alignment for adult‑education credit.
