Students with disabilities continue to experience barriers to accessing tertiary (i.e., postsecondary) education in Australia. Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) may help educators proactively address barriers through the design of more accessible and inclusive educational experiences. However, at present, references to…

Discusses the status of vocational education in Wisconsin. Examines the secondary level, the postsecondary level, and the evaluation activities of the state advisory board for vocational education. (JOW)

Activities of the American Samoa Advisory Council on Vocational Education upon which the annual report is based include observations, participation in conferences and workshops on education and training, review of reports from educational and manpower agencies, results of special studies, and review of the State plan for vocational education. The…

This report summarizes the proceedings, findings, and recommendations of the Ohio Vocational Advisory Council for the 1971-72 year concerning vocational education within the State. Formed in 1969, the Council is composed of 22 persons from labor and management, industrial and economic development, educational institutions, local boards of…

Program advisory committees in vocational education have traditionally been charged with the responsibility of evaluating programs for the purpose of keeping them up to date with business and industry practices and current technology. Rapid technological development and accountability requirements have led to state mandates that the advisory…

The purposes of this study were to describe: (1) the structure, services, programs, problems, and other characteristics of area vocational schools; (2) the impact of services provided by the area vocational schools on students; and (3) the local school administrators' perceptions of the area vocational school system. It was found that…

The report evaluates the effectiveness of Oklahoma's vocational programs, services, and activities for 1975. It includes a list of the 25 members of the Advisory Council, a summary of the status of current programs, the year's evaluation and recommendations, commendations, and a digest of comments made at regional meetings with school…

Realizing the demanding role which vocational education must play in helping to prepare individuals to meet the changing demands and challenges of a technological society, the Kansas Advisory Council conducted an investigation to assess the status of existing State programs so that necessary improvements could be made. Objectives by which the…

AVA Program of Work for 1971 urges all vocational educators, working together through their local, state and national professional associations, to join in answering this question. (Editor)

This study was undertaken to: (1) provide information on Louisiana's Vocational and Technical Education Program, (2) serve as a basis for reporting to the citizens of Louisiana, and (3) fulfill the requirements of the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education for an annual evaluation. Findings obtained during the investigation process were:…

The report of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) self-study advisory panel is presented in three parts. Following a historical review of the formation of COPA, part 1 looks at the first 5 years (1975-1980), and explains 1982-1986 activities as they related to priorities adopted in 1982. Information is offered on: COPA objectives and…

In its sixth annual evaluation report for fiscal year 1975, Hawaii's Advisory Council on Vocational Education concentrated on the subject of statewide planning for vocational education and focused particularly on four goals of the State Master Plan: responsiveness to employment opportunities, coordination and planning, quality and cost…

This report represents an effort by the Council to review the data and give recommendations for vocational education programs in Florida. Detailed are the findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the 1972 year. Objectives by which programs were evaluated included: (1) the State's goals and priorities as set forth in the State Plan, (2) the…

This document is a report of investigative proceedings, findings, and recommendations reached by the Advisory Council on the status of occupational education in New York. The report centers primarily around 10 programmatic concerns of the Council in the areas of planning, budgeting, operation, and policy regulations regarding vocational teacher…

This report represents an effort to facilitate the advancement of significant innovations in vocational education in Missouri. In order for the schools to educate for living as well as for earning a living, a foundation must be laid to bring about changes; thus, this evaluation attempts to consider the needs of the people to be served and the…