Ofsted's (2021) Curriculum research review for languages (OCRR) draws conclusion on what 'high-quality language education' may look like. This opinion piece problematises the status of these conclusions as 'features' or recommendations. Before delving into a selection of identified 'features' in more depth, the author highlights the complexity of…

New Mexico's unique demographics and rich intellectual assets, including two of the three largest national engineering and science research laboratories in the country (Sandia and Los Alamos), provide an excellent national setting for educational transformation. With approximately 320,000 K-12 students, New Mexico's demographics are distinctive:…

This article discusses conceptual models and previous research that illuminate the complex and promising relationship between career-oriented schooling and self-determination for students with disabilities, and all students. The benefits of career-oriented schooling are highlighted, including effects on academic achievement, engagement,…

This article reviews the development of curriculum practices for students with severe disabilities and examines 3 components of the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including: an emphasis on preparing for employment and independent living, access to the general curriculum, and participation in district-and state-wide assessments.…

The importance of vocational education for mentally retarded students is discussed, and curriculum suggestions are offered. It is explained that tasks should focus on graduated categories of sorting, measuring, manipulating, packaging, assembling, tending, and recording. For each of the categories information is presented on test abilities,…

In St. Louis, Missouri, an innovative program has operated for 10 years to identify exceptionally gifted children from area school districts and bring them together in a full-time articulated program that blends acceleration and enrichment. Approximately 50 students in grades 1-12 are enrolled in the Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students.…

The design is a broad framework for career education which was prepared for curricular and instructional planning. The rationale, philosophy, goals, and objectives of career education are included. Also discussed in the relationship between career education and vocational education. The goal of career development as described provided the general…

This K-12 curriculum guide is designed to assist local school districts in facilitating individual career development and achievement. The first of five parts provides a rationale for career education, suggestions on how to get teachers involved, and suggestions concerning appropriate personnel to be included in local career education curriculum…

This final report describes the Career Development for Non-Traditional College Students as Special Education Paraprofessionals Project, a Michigan project designed to develop career paths and employment opportunities for paraprofessionals who work with children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Its intent was to develop a value-based…

A survey obtained data on the state of the art of career education programming for the handicapped in the New England states. The survey was designed to obtain data regarding respondent demography, curriculum and instruction, scope and breadth of career education, students, and opinions on future programmatic needs. Two hundred professionals known…