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Gaal, John; Trafton, Shane – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2009
How does one know when it is time to either give a program extra attention or perhaps close it? That problem faces many career and technical education (CTE) programs and there is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all solution. Traditional assessments are inefficient in helping programs learn how to leverage their strengths and compensate for their…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Evaluation, Accountability, Standards
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McHugh, Richard; Stevens, David W. – Economics of Education Review, 1989
Examines the effects of combined on-the-job and classroom training on the employability of Job Training Partnership Act terminees completing a two-year training activity in Missouri. Although combined program participants' employability was enhanced immediately after the program's termination, this advantage disappeared after one year. Benefits…
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Human Capital, Job Placement, Job Training
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Mick, Joseph H.; And Others – Journal of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture, 1984
Discusses a study that found that students with ownership types of supervised occupational experience programs (SOEP) were more likely to be engaged in full-time agricultural occupations and those who had placement types of SOEPs were more likely to be in nonagricultural occupations. (JOW)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Graduate Surveys, Job Placement
Wood, Grant Ree – 1970
A normative survey was conducted of all certificated, experienced public secondary school counselors in Missouri, to ascertain the problems, practices, and perceptions of Missouri counselors concerning the five vocational guidance functions specified in the Vocational Education Act of 1963 and its 1968 Amendments. The survey instrument was…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Bibliographies, Career Counseling, Career Guidance
White, Barbara – 1990
This paper provides an overview of some of the issues involved in developing and implementing vocational education effectiveness indicators and systems. The paper first discusses educational effectiveness indicator systems--with the emphasis on "systems" in contrast to individual effectiveness indicators taken alone--and stresses the…
Descriptors: Achievement, Achievement Rating, Evaluation Criteria, Job Placement
Cass, Monte, Comp.; Park, Frieda, Comp. – 1985
This compilation presents descriptions of 146 unusual and innovative job development activities that have been used successfully by deans, directors, and placement coordinators of Missouri area vocational-technical schools and community colleges. The strategies are divided into nine categories: Innovative Ideas, Educators Go to Employers,…
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Field Trips, Innovation, Internship Programs
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Coll. of Education. – 1989
This module regarding support services available for special needs students in vocational education programs in Missouri identifies the following support personnel: vocational resource educators; basic skills instructors; special needs counselors, counselors and placement specialists; vocational evaluators; supplemental teachers; vocational…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Deaf Interpreting, Job Placement, Pupil Personnel Services
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Coll. of Education. – 1989
This module provides information on supported employment as outlined in the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986, P.L. 99-506. It discusses models of supported employment; the roles of vocational rehabilitation counselors, school district personnel, and job coaches; and what school district personnel can do to prepare students for supported…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Community Programs, Education Work Relationship
Noland, Gary L.; Cass, Monte D. – 1983
Materials are provided on the Statewide Job Placement Service (SJPS) at State Fair Community College, a free school-based job placement service for students and industry. In a booklet on Missouri's SJPS, the plan of its operation is described including placement services, inservice training (workshops and seminar), collecting student follow-up…
Descriptors: Career Education, Employment Services, Followup Studies, Graduate Surveys
Brolin, Donn; And Others – 1978
Eight sections of information concerning vocational education for handicapped students are provided in this guide designed for administrators of vocational education programs. Section I presents an overview of three federal laws affecting vocational education. The identification of handicapped students by local school districts is discussed in…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Classroom Environment, Definitions, Educational Assessment
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Coll. of Education. – 1987
This module provides strategies for educators who want to assess employer needs in their communities. In addition, it provides guidelines for organizing and using the information once it is compiled. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to discuss the best method for assessing employer needs, deciding whom…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Resources, Employer Attitudes
Brolin, Donn; And Others – 1978
Designed for vocational educators, seven sections of information concerning vocational education for students with handicaps are provided in this resource guide. Section I provides an overview of major federal legislation, the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and definitions of specific handicaps as defined by Missouri statutes. Section II…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Definitions, Educational Assessment, Federal Legislation
Montgomery, Travis – 1974
One of several investigations comprising a study of students' needs related to school vocational services in a three-county area, the document reports the results of a survey designed to include all senior high school teachers in 10 schools. The questionnaire is a 21-item instrument developed to provide information on the extent to which teachers…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Area Studies, Career Education, Career Opportunities
West, Lynda L.; And Others – 1982
Designed for Vocational Resource Educators (VRE) in Missouri, this guide contains basic information to aid VRE in helping handicapped students succeed in vocational education programs. The handbook is structured according to the eight goals for VRE, which define their major roles and responsibilities: to develop a communication network, to…
Descriptors: Communications, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Followup Studies
West, Lynda; And Others – 1992
This handbook is designed to serve as a guide for vocational resource educators (VREs) in Missouri. It contains basic information that is helpful to VREs as they work with students with disabilities in vocational education programs. It begins with a discussion of the role of the VRE, a nonteaching position. The following section summarizes…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Guides, Inservice Teacher Education