A Wisconsin study analyzed the extent to which assessments are used to accommodate key assurances prescribed by the Perkins Act. A multistep tech prep assessment model was developed to promote access for special populations by incorporating formal and curriculum-based vocational assessment procedures. (JOW)

Significant changes in special needs provision in the Perkins Act have differing interpretations. At the heart of service delivery are two mandated assurances: vocational assessment and supplemental services. (SK)

High schools have traditionally focused on preparing students for entry-level jobs or for postsecondary education. Recently, federal legislation (e.g., 1990 and 1998 Perkins Acts) has encouraged a more integrated approach for all students, one that maintains college entry as a viable option while also providing a stronger foundation in work skills…

Assessing students for workplace readiness requires that schools know what skills and knowledge students need to succeed at work and how to foster their acquisition. Having seen that the educational systems of global competitors provided them with a significant advantage over the United States, policymakers have attempted to address some…

This handbook documents assessment strategies that are in current use, have potential for duplication, or are in the testing and development stages, and that hold promise for more accurate assessment of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in vocational programs. The handbook was developed as a result of a research and demonstration…