In view of the trend at the national level for vocational education to be handled by non-educational agencies, the author recommends a stronger concreted effort for many State Manpower Development Training Act and vocational education laws that ensure people-centered programs rather than politically-centered programs. (Author/EA)

A discussion of school planning--program and facilities--includes some guidelines and self-tests. Emphasis is placed on program strategies as they lead to facilities development, with applications for vocational-technical schools. (BP)