Educational Alliance

Abstract

This conceptual study examines the importance of relationships between teachers and students in court-mandated adult education settings. Although research has been done on the importance of relationships between teachers and incarcerated students, there have been no outstanding studies on the relationships developed between teachers and students who attend court-mandated adult education programs. This research suggests that an educational alliance is formed between teachers and students in community corrections settings, and this relationship is an important aspect in teaching this special population of adult learners. Suggestions for practitioners on forming relationships with court-mandated students are discussed.