This guide provides a model for an internship program for high school seniors in citizenship and government. Based on a program used in Oregon for eight years, the model can be incorporated into existing high school civics courses to enrich student learning of civics and government. The purpose of the model program is to place seniors as interns…

The Instructional Support System for Occupational Education (ISSOE) Dissemination Project was initiated to conduct research on the roles of individuals associated with the management of ISSOE. The goal was understanding the management concerns surrounding ISSOE dissemination. Phase 2 activities were designed and carried out to fulfill four major…

This manual presents concepts, tools, and techniques that are useful in the management of cooperative education programs at the state department of education, school district, and secondary school levels. Section I is a general discussion of the management role in cooperative education. In section II focus is on the nature of the internal and…

This guide has been developed to assist administrators and teacher-coordinators in New Jersey in planning and implementing cooperative home economics programs. The guide is organized in five sections that focus on the administration of a cooperative home economics program. The first section describes the program, providing information on the…

The introductory module in the 16-module series designed to train vocational education curriculum specialists, this module is intended for use in classes or individual study arrangements at the preservice or inservice level by students with varying amounts of experience in vocational education. (These modules are revised versions of earlier study…

The current state of vocational education is one of change and exceptional vitality, tempered by concern. In fiscal year 1983 vocational educators have continued to be concerned with National needs, vocational education has emphasized closer and more effective collaboration with private business and industry, and vocational education's national…

A project was undertaken to develop a framework for identifying essential elements in various experiential education programs. Chosen as subjects for the investigation were the following three programs: Experience Based Career Education (a high school level program providing fully accredited community-based instruction in basic and life skills as…

The multielective system in the high schools of the North Hunterdon district in New Jersey failed to provide students a sense of belonging, warmth, openness, and importance. The multiunit high school model, developed to answer these needs, groups students into learning communities of 20 to 125 students each. Each learning community is focused on a…

Offers five strategies to help high school drama teachers establish a planning strategy for implementing and managing a theater program, helping them to shift from the defensive role and redirect their focus to administrative and management issues. (SR)

Designed as a reference for practitioners interested in implementing or improving vocational education programs to serve disadvantaged youth, this report contains the results of a nationwide study of institutional interface between vocational education and CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) Title IV prime sponsors. The 111 programs…

This guide is designed to assist the distributive education teacher-coordinator and school administrator in planning and developing a program of career exploration and skill development in the field of marketing and distribution. Five major sections include the following information: statements of Arizona's philosophy of distributive education in…

This article outlines suggested actions, activities, and the type of personal dedication necessary to begin a total technology education curriculum in a school district. It discusses program development, gathering information, getting funding, proposing the change to the administration, and the teacher's role. (CT)

The authors advocate a supported work approach for disabled youth which features four components: (1) job placement, (2) job site training and advocacy, (3) ongoing assessment, and (4) follow-along and transition. Logistical considerations of such an approach in the public schools are explored, including transportation, community-referenced…

A study was conducted to collect information related to Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisors, chapters, and school characteristics. Specific objectives were to determine FFA activities influenced by the advisor's experience, and to identify factors perceived as contributing to the preparation of teachers for the role of advisor and to the…

An argument is presented for locating instructional materials development units in university departments of agricultural teacher education. Reasons given include the expertise in research, writing, and evaluation existing in those departments. (JH)