After an overview of the political history of Project Follow Through, this paper offers (1) an analytical history of the program, with special attention being given to the first years; (2) a description of model development and implementation; (3) an analysis of the role of longitudinal research in Follow Through; (4) a discussion of external…

This review paper discusses the implications of the California Statewide Longitudinal Study (SLS) of community college students for 2-year vocational education. After introductory material examining problems in vocational student follow-up, the paper presents relevant findings from the SLS, discusses their significance for vocational education,…