Fifty-eight Wisconsin high schools have undergone a comprehensive evaluation of their total vocational education program, including program management and administration as well as capstone, sequence, and exploratory programs in all vocational discipline areas. All aspects discussed--employability, job relatedness to training, employer hiring…

Through the use of questionnaires and interviews, handicapped students and graduates, teachers and employers were surveyed to determine how effective they found vocational schools to be in meeting the vocational adjustment needs of handicapped students. While results of the survey indicate that students were generally satisfied with their…

A study was conducted to assess the relationship between the competencies taught in the Wisconsin Vocational-Technical and Adult Education system Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) Mechanics programs and the competencies actually needed on the job. Both A & P graduates and their employers were surveyed and asked to rate the relative job…

In an evaluation of Wisconsin's Five-Year State Plan for vocational education, a study undertook to determine educators', students', employers', and employees' perceptions of and attitudes toward vocational-technical education in Wisconsin. Included is a statement of goals and processes as well as conclusions and recommendations. (JOW)

A study was conducted to assess the relationship of competencies taught in the Wisconsin Vocational-Technical and Adult Education system Data Processing (DP) Diploma Programs to required on-the-job skills. DP graduates, their employers, and instructors were surveyed in order to obtain a comparative evaluation of the program, and a sample of…

Prepared to aid decision makers at local, state, and national levels in planning and assessing vocational education in Wisconsin, this composite report presents data from the first phase of the evaluation system of secondary vocational education--the Self Evaluation Phase. Chapter 1 overviews the evaluation activities and the remainder of this…

A study was conducted to assess the relationship between data processing competencies taught in Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education District Data Processing programs and on-the-job demands, as a basis for curriculum review and revision. A sample of program graduates, their employers, and instructors were asked to rate 75…

An evaluation of secondary vocational education in Wisconsin was made using self-evaluation data from 55 schools. Each school gathered data from graduates, employers, advisory committee members, staff, and current students. Findings from the data were synthesized under five outcome areas: employment, postsecondary training, training satisfaction,…

This report, part of a 5-year evaluation project (fiscal years 1983-87), represents a summary and synthesis of self evaluation data from 45 secondary schools. Each school conducted an extensive vocational program self evaluation, accumulating data from graduates, employers, advisory committee members, staff and current students. On site…

A study of 2-year associate degree commercial arts programs in Wisconsin was conducted to determine the entry-level job requirements of commercial artists on a statewide basis; to identify skill tasks, performance levels, and learning experiences required of commercial artists; to evaluate the relevance of 2-year programs to industry requirements;…

This report presents a summary and synthesis of data from 169 Wisconsin schools, all of which conducted extensive vocational program self-evaluations in 1987-91. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evaluation project process, including the survey instruments used and a list of participating schools. The next eight chapters review selected data…

This report presents a summaay and synthesis of data from 43 Wisconsin schools, each of which conducted an extensive vocational program self-evaluation in 1990-91. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evaluation project process, including the survey instruments used and a list of participating schools. The next eight chapters provide a review of…

This document provides the procedures and instruments through which vocational education program personnel may evaluate or reevaluate the value and effectiveness of their program. It was prepared to help secondary vocational educators prepare for self-evaluation of their programs and site visits by educational personnel as part of a statewide…

Four essays are designed to provide perspective and dimension to the Stout Data Analysis and to the Business and Education Survey. The essayists who interpret the Stout and survey data represent the viewpoints of (1) business (David Horn), (2) a researcher in vocational education (Orville Nelson), (3) a vocational educator (Albert Pitts), and (4)…

This document contains an overview of the Wisconsin Secondary Vocational Program Evaluation Project and guidelines for educators making evaluation site visits to the 55 schools evaluated in 1986-87. The first section of the guide introduces the evaluation program and outlines its components. Three following chapters cover: (1) goals of the team…