This study was designed was to explore the role of National Vocational and Technical Training commission in the implementation of National Skills Strategies 2009-2013 in context of instructors training. It was descriptive research and survey design in nature. Data was collected from 70 principals, 251 instructors of the vocational institutes…

One of the biggest challenges that states and local intermediaries face in setting up and scaling high-quality youth apprenticeships is gathering relevant, accurate and actionable data. High-quality data is an essential ingredient for a strong youth apprenticeship program because it equips state and local leaders to evaluate impact, monitor…

This report describes agencies (established by government) and organizations (established by others) that dealt exclusively with postsecondary education in British Columbia, Canada and which had at least one professional employee and/or were separate legal entities. Of the fifty groups described since 1960, about two dozen existed in 2012. The…

Illinois' new Superintendent of Public Instruction is interviewed regarding his position on several topics, particularly on the role of the Division of Vocational and Technical Education. (AG)

Outlines some of the major areas of federal responsibility for professional development in vocational education. (Editor)

Although each public higher education system in California has a unique mission and social purpose, the systems are united in a most common and fundamental way: each aims to enhance the intellectual, technical, and creative capacity of its student learners. Because advanced knowledge--scientific, technical, and procedural--tends to be organized by…

Discusses the formation and outlines the role of Vermont's Professional Development Advisory Council for teacher education programs. The duties of the Council are outlined. (SH)

A study of the extent of knowledge of, attitudes toward, and contact with four vocational service agencies within a low-income black neighborhood. (Author)

This paper is the final report of the Mission Hill-Parker Hill conference on their schools, health care, and community. The background, procedures and assumptions of this study are presented. The schools in Mission Hill-Parker Hill are discussed, including sites for new schools, middle schools, community participation, and cooperation among city…

The handbook is designed to help teachers and administrators develop or improve vocationally oriented programs for moderately retarded students. The major topics addressed in the book were identified through a Delphi data gathering approach. Seven sections are arranged in the order that activities should occur in program modification and/or…

Proceedings are presented for a 3-day State and national vocational education advisory council staff session which included (1) a congressional briefing by House and Senate members and staff on the current status of vocational education legislation; (2) discussions by different agency representatives on how they interpret the role of State…

The trend to career education accentuates the responsibility of the local agency to assess needs and recommend programs for professional development in vocational education. (Editor)

After a seven-month association with USOE, Mr. Dougan discusses what he views as the flaws in USOE leadership at the State level and systematically suggests corrective measures. (Author/BP)

A model is provided for local schools to follow in developing a cooperative and active agreement with the local vocational rehabilitation agency. Information is provided from a joint memorandum from the Commissioners of Education and Rehabilitation Services at the federal level to assist local educational agencies in developing their own policies…