Five states (Georgia, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Florida, and Arizona) are currently either administering or field-testing classroom observation systems for certification or employment decisions regarding beginning teachers. In Georgia, a beginning teacher has three years to demonstrate competence. Observations are completed by an external data…

The manual is intended to help South Carolina school systems administer programs for handicapped and disadvantaged persons enrolled in vocational education programs. The manual focuses on: legal mandates; how students are identified; how students are assessed; the assessment instruments utilized; services that can be provided; how student progress…

Prevocational education is a group guidance program designed to develop students' self-awareness, to provide them with knowledge and experiences in a variety of different occupations, and to help them understand the function of education and the relationship of career opportunities during the career decision-making process. This guide provides an…