Level has been a fantastic resource for my husband in prison as he continues his journey of self-improvement and enrichment. We love the relevant educational material that is tailored to his needs and the staff is super easy to work with – many thanks! 😊
Prison education made simple
Create a brighter future, together
The Level prison education program builds popular skills including entrepreneurship, computer science and personal development. Our program keeps your loved one inspired and helps you stay connected.
Give the gift of education – for a lifetime.
Serving 1,000+ prisons across America
6,673 people in prison have spent 91,800 hours using the Level program inside 1,049 correctional facilities across the country. Our prison education program is optimized to reach nearly any person at any prison, even people in solitary confinement and maximum security.
All locationsModern, in-demand job training and educational content
Level's prison education program provides access to entrepreneurship training, computer science, internet technology, restaurant job training and personal development. Stay connected, keep your loved one in prison inspired, and move forward together, today.
Can reach nearly anyone at any prison, even solitary confinement
Optimized for adults who have been failed by traditional schooling
Popular topics requested by people in prison
Entrepreneurship
Many people in prison want to learn how to start a business to support themselves and their families after release. To meet this need, we create entrepreneurship guides tailored to the needs of incarcerated people to improve their chances of success when released. People love our entrepreneurship guides!
Job training
Vocational job training materials are also highly requested. People in prison want to support themselves when released. Our job training guides are made specifically for people in prison to gain important skills while on the inside so they can prepare for a more successful reentry.
Personal development
Level creates guides that help develop the whole person, including visual art and meditation. These guides help to strengthen the self and improve relations with others while reducing the stress of prison life and bringing important moments of peace and clarity.
Finally, a prison education program for you!
Level is an independent correspondence course education program that is separate from the facility and not operated by prison staff. This means that we are here for you and for your loved one. If your loved one is moved, our program moves with them. Our program is not controlled by in-person waiting lists or access limitations at the prison.
- Paula, supporter of a husband in prison
the program
Created just for people in prison
Popular topics
We create learning guides for the most popular topic requests from people in prison including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, computer science, internet technology, food safety, meditation and personal development.
Self-paced learning,
no internet needed
Level's prison education program doesn't require computers or internet access. Learners can use our educational guides in their cell or in common areas and complete them at their own pace.
Easy enrollment
No waiting list! No restrictions! Sidestep prison regulations that block your loved one from accessing other classes or programs. We know how hard it can be. We're here to help. With our program, you can take a step forward, today.
Certificates awarded
Learners earn a certificate for each guide that is completed. We send printed copies to each learner in prison, and we send digital copies to you so you can download them, print and share. Show progress, support motivation and demonstrate educational advancement.
how it works
Prison education made simple
1
Enroll online
Fill out an easy form and pay an enrollment fee that covers the cost of printing and shipping the correspondence educational material. Signup takes less than 5 minutes, with no waiting list!
2
The correspondence education program starts
We ship out an educational guide from our headquarters to your loved one's prison. The first guide goes out within days, often the same day. Then, each time a guide is completed, we send a certificate and a new guide, so the learning continues.
3
Follow along
Our program keeps you connected. Receive a text message or email each time we send new content and each time a guide is completed and a new certificate is earned. We keep an eye on your learner, too. We check where each person is located before sending each guide, as we know people are moved often.
I would just like to thank you all for creating these educational guides. It really means a lot to me to know that there are people out there who care about people in here like me. I really believe that the more people are able to learn and educate themselves then the world can be a safer place.
- Jessica, in prison in California
what you get
Create a brighter future
Inspire with popular content
Level inspires your loved one. Our educational content keeps them sharp, provides purpose, and helps them see a new vision for the future.
Stay connected and support progress
Level keeps you connected. Receive updates each time we send new content and each time a guide is completed and a new certificate is earned.
Prepare for a smoother return
Like you, we believe tomorrow can be different from today – and education is the pathway to progress. Take a step today towards a brighter future.
get started
Help them grow with Level
One-time payment
25
- Full enrollment price
- One-time payment
- No hidden fees
- Includes all learning guides
- First guide sent within 1 week
- Introductory price
valid through November 2025
4.5
Satisfaction with our program
91,800
Hours spent using Level
1,049
Prisons reached with Level
80
Recommendation score, in the “World Class” range according to Qualtrics
My loved one wants to start his own business when he gets out. But he's knocked back 10 steps and has to rebuild. So, how can he do that? Level is giving him the information, the resources. He now has a connection to the outside world. He can keep working towards his goal while he’s sitting. Hope is what you guys give.
- Diamond, spouse of a partner in county jail
from our team to you
News and updates about our program
Success Stories
Nicole Steward
November 12, 2025
For Nicole Steward, helping others is integral to who she is. Right now, she’s helping her son, Jordan Johnson, who is currently incarcerated in a state prison in Michigan. She’s enrolled Jordan in Level’s prison education program. With this program, Jordan is now becoming a leader, helping others around him in his unit. As Nicole says, you can always pay it forward to others, no matter what your circumstances are.
Community
Finding Fair Chance Employment With Honest Jobs
November 11, 2025
Employment outcomes after incarceration begin with education and skill-building inside. Even with the right training, people often face barriers finding a job after prison. We’re excited to partner with Honest Jobs, whose mission aligns with ours: creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals to succeed.
Success Stories
Peggy Smedley
October 13, 2025
Donnie captured Peggy’s heart with his smile. They started planning a life together when Donnie was incarcerated. Now, Peggy is shifting to supporting her loved one in prison, including education. They’re planning for Donnie’s life after release. “He wants to get back into construction and roofing.” With Level, he’s learning new things and they’re moving forward, together.
