Traces 20 years of vocational education in New York State and the effect upon the state of the Vocational Education Act of 1963. (JOW)

The discussion in this hearing, centering on extension of the appropriations under the Vocational Education Act of 1963, focuses on vocational education at the local level, especially as regards to the role of area vocational schools. Testimony includes statements and prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials from three individuals…

THE ENACTMENT OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963 PROVIDED A NEW PHILOSOPHY IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WHICH IS RESULTING IN A MAJOR EXPANSION AND REDIRECTION OF THE PROGRAM ACROSS THE NATION. THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM HAS EVOLVED INTO A SYSTEMATIZED APPROACH AND PROCEDURE WITH SIGNIFICANT FEEDBACK INTO THE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE CONSTANT…