A "moderation system" is a system intended to help ensure uniform interpretation and application of standards within New Zealand's National Qualifications Framework, which consists of all nationally registered academic and vocational qualifications and the nationally registered unit standards from which they are derived. The process of…

Training and education in the construction craft industry for the 1990s and beyond will be affected by changes in industry, qualifications, and education and training provision. A shift away from apprenticeship programs toward shorter periods of training and further education has been accompanied by an increasing emphasis on the demonstration of…

An overview is provided of the challenges facing community colleges due to the shift from a global society shaped by political philosophies to a society shaped by economic powers. Introductory comments are followed by a description of recent changes in the world community, including the rise of Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and…

The research reported in this paper is a follow-up study of a cohort (N=115) of African American males who attended a predominantly African American suburban school, Metropolitan High School (as it is called here) between 1986 and 1989. Cohort members have reached an average age of 21 years. Their former school district is located in a…

This operational handbook begins with a history of the Partnership for Academic and Career Education (PACE). Section II focuses on tech prep programs--definition, purpose, and goals and advanced standing components. Section III describes the organization and function of PACE. These components are included: coordinating board, curriculum committee,…

A study focused on formal and informal linkages between industry and education that were supportive of structured work-based learning at three transition points: entry, dislocation, and upgrade. During 1990, site visits were made to 10 school-to-work, 1 dislocated worker, and 4 career advancement programs. Study methodology included informal…

Although there is no fixed definition of youth apprenticeship, a consensus is emerging on four basic components: student participation, educational content, location of instruction, and credentialing. Except for some recent pilot projects, no youth apprenticeship programs in the United States have all four components, but educators have some…

This curriculum guide for the middle grades contains materials for a 1-semester course that are designed to help students develop a useful career development plan, especially for those interested in the fields of business and marketing. The guide is organized into seven units that cover the following: (1) the world of business; (2) information…

This study examined postschool vocational options for people with disabilities in New South Wales (Australia), by means of a survey and interviews with representatives of government agencies, tertiary education facilities, and unions and employer organizations. Results indicated a lack of vocational facilities for young people with severe…

This report summarizes results obtained for the first cohort of students (n=98) with disabilities involved in the pilot Transition Project begun in 1989 in New South Wales (Australia). Students were in either special schools (56 percent), special classes in regular high schools (40 percent), or integrated regular settings (3.5 percent). Of the…

This document describes eight models of local and state special education efforts that are providing viable ways for parents to become more involved in their children's education. The models are designed to develop effective two-way communication and collaboration between parents and teachers, develop methods for parents to actively support their…

As part of the program evaluation and review process at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) in Palatine, Illinois, a follow-up study was conducted of students who had successfully completed four or more courses in the college's Food Service Management Program between 1985 and 1990. Questionnaires were mailed to 176 former students. Study…

The key skills: communication, numeracy, interpersonal, information technology, learning, and problem-solving have been identified as underlying good performance in the labor market now and in the future. The factors most important to development of key skills and ways of facilitating young people's development of those skills were examined in a…

New studies dispel the fear that high academic standards set up some students to fail or drop out. This research finds that raising academic standards has a positive impact for all students in the following ways: (1) students take more demanding courses, learn more, and score higher on tests; (2) nationwide, dropout rates are falling and high…

This document examines employer involvement in school-to-work (STW) through the lens of seven business organizations: American Society for Training and Development; Business Coalition for Education Reform; The Business Roundtable; Committee for Economic Development; National Alliance of Business; National Association of Manufacturers; and U.S.…