This report describes the establishment of and delivery of Illinois Career and Technical Education (CTE), the existing condition of Illinois CTE based on fiscal year 2022 data, and the future developments and recommendations for CTE in our state as required by Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 435/2e. Further, this report provides an update on police…

Early agricultural education included youth judging activities, in which farm boys matched skills with students from neighboring schools. In 1925, students competed in a National Dairy Judging Contest in Indianapolis held specifically for vocational students. Based on the success of this contest, the Federal Board for Vocational Education…

Designed for industrial arts teachers, this advisor's handbook contains general information about the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) and specific instructions for organizing and conducting student clubs. Sections of information include the following: (1) Policy of United States Office of Education (USOE) for vocational…

Presents the American Vocational Association's sixteen resolutions that were adopted at the annual vocational convention. (SH)

The author states that Future Farmers of America programs are useful for promoting the accomplishments of students and providing a public relations boost for the agriculture program. She describes the Building Our American Communities Program, from needs assessment through recognition. (CH)

Quality classroom instruction should be the foundation upon which any successful vocational agriculture program is developed. Important components of classroom instruction include Future Farmers of America activities, problem-solving-based instruction, lesson plans, discipline, and the use of a variety of instructional methods and techniques. (LRA)

The 17 guidelines and steps presented resulted from a series of four workshops conducted at Purdue University to discuss the integration of FHA/HERO into classroom activities. (SH)

This guide contains information for use in organizing a local chapter of the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA). Presented first are a series of standards pertaining to AIASA philosophy, instructional program and staff, administration and supervision, support systems, instructional strategies, and public relations. Following a…

This guide provides information to aid chapter advisors and officers in planning, organizing, and providing American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) activities to students. The main body of the guide contains eleven sections. In the first section AIASA's mission, goals, creed, motto, emblem, colors, and official dress are outlined.…

Theme articles discuss how students learn; how Future Farmers of America (FFA) enhances the process; how FFA helps in teaching employability skills; how FFA programs are developed; how teachers can be more effective in motivating students; how FFA can be incorporated into the curriculum; the value of FFA; and the place for collegiate FFA. (JOW)