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Peer reviewedBrown, James M.; And Others – Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 1992
Tech prep can help special populations at risk of dropping out to be fully enfranchised in the work force. Its impact will depend on educators' willingness and ability to accommodate unique students. (SK)
Descriptors: Access to Education, High Risk Students, Postsecondary Education, Role of Education
Download full textBoesel, David; McFarland, Laurel – 1994
This document, the first of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education contains a policy statement by the Advisory Panel and a summary and recommendations. "The Future of Perkins--A Policy Statement" (Laurel McFarland) outlines three principles that the next Perkins Act should develop:…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Development
Muraskin, Lana; And Others – 1994
This document, the fifth of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education focuses on funding and administration issues related to the Perkins Act. Chapter 1 explores issues in the within-state allocation of federal vocational education resources. It presents findings about actual allocation…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Boesel, David; And Others – 1994
This document, the second of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education examines some major features of contemporary vocational education: students, teachers, classes, and educational and employment outcomes. The first two chapters address student participation and program quality, as measured by…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Legislation
Boesel, David; And Others – 1994
This document, the third of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education focuses on program improvement. Chapter 1 describes the education reform movement and assesses its effects on vocational education. It discusses current reforms that states are undertaking to improve preparation of students…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Development
Hudson, Lisa – 1994
This document, the fourth of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education focuses on programs and services provided for special population groups targeted by the 1990 Perkins Act. Chapter 1 assesses the extent to which states and localities are fulfilling responsibilities concerning special…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, American Indians, Correctional Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1997
This congressional report contains testimony examining the status of vocational assistance and its role in work force development and the Clinton Administration's views on reforming the federal investment in vocational education. Testimony was provided by two U.S. senators (James M. Jeffords, Vermont; Edward M. Kennedy, Massachusetts) and…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship
