This project report consists of several parts. The first section describes the project conducted to develop articulation agreements in vocational education between secondary and postsecondary institutions in Virginia. Outlines of the project's phases are provided; these include development of mini-project funding requests, awarding of funding,…

Articulation is the relationship between educational programs which provides a smooth transition for a student moving, either horizontally or vertically, between programs. The major objectives of this conference were to: (1) identify problem areas and strategies for improving articulation among secondary and postsecondary vocational education…

Middle college high schools (MCHSs) are high schools fully housed on community college or university campuses. This document provides a model for the planning and operation of a new institution based on the experiences of Middle College at LaGuardia Community College (New York) and Mott Middle College at Mott Community College (Michigan). (PGS)

This report addresses strategic directions for the Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology (Canada). The Centre, created in 1996 as a result of strategic planning, supports educators in British Columbia so that learners will have access to high quality, relevant learning opportunities. Over the last few years, the Centre has learned that…

In order to facilitate the lifelong process of career development and to integrate the resources of the public educational institutions in Hawaii, the goals and learner objectives for the state's community colleges were developed in consonance with those of the Hawaii Career Development Continuum for grades K-12. The four major goals for career…

These proceedings begin with a general summary of a conference to encourage collaboration among those involved to prepare a labor force with which Nevada could continue to be economically competitive. Highlights are provided of these presentations: "Opening Remarks" (Jessie Emmett); "The Dynamic West: A Region in Transition"…

This document outlines Mississippi's plan for articulation of tech prep activities at the state's secondary schools and community and junior colleges. The first section is an overview of tech prep in Mississippi that includes the following: diagram depicting the organizational structure of Mississippi's secondary-postsecondary tech prep…

This document represents the sixth update of the 5-year plan adopted by the Maricopa County Vocational Education Planning Council in 1985 to coordinate secondary, postsecondary, and university level vocational education. Introductory sections provide background information on the council and briefly describe its planning assumptions with respect…

This document summarizes the major activities of the Michigan Council on Vocational Education (MCOVE) during the years 1992-93 and 1993-94. The preface outlines the objectives and functions of the MCOVE, which is composed of 13 individuals representing citizens and various groups interested in vocational education in Michigan, including secondary…

In 2000 and 2001, the Team Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (Team PA WIB) and its partners worked jointly to address Pennsylvania's workforce needs and respond to the need of its customers through new initiatives, new partnerships, and new strategies. The Team PA WIB and its partners continued implementation of the state's vision to create…

This planning statement on improving vocational education in Oregon high schools and community colleges is intended to guide schools in the further development and improvement of vocational education. Discussed in the first section are the concept of a comprehensive curriculum, the relationship of career and vocational education, and the broad…

This guide is intended to assist planners of job training programs in understanding the connections between the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and coordinating programs that receive funds under either or both of the acts. The first section presents overviews of both acts and a chart comparing…

As more states increase the number of credits required for high school graduation, progressively less time is being left for vocational education. To address this problem, many school districts and states are beginning to formulate policies for granting academic credit for basic skills training provided in vocational classrooms. As of 1985, 11…

A study identified potential barriers to successful intra-institutional collaboration involving educators at secondary schools, community colleges, community education agencies, and higher education institutions. Twenty educators from various educational agencies in Alabama and Georgia were identified to be included in the interview process by…

The purpose of this study was to design a distributive system that complies with the priorities of the federal Vocational Education Act; meets the vocational education needs of students, local education agenices (LEAs), and the state (California); and is both equitable and practical to implement. Data were gathered by literature reviews,…