THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO ASSIST EDUCATORS IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPING PILOT PROGRAMS FOR TRAINING WORKERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS. IT INCLUDES (1) THE PHILOSOPHY AND CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPING PILOT PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, (2) A DESCRIPTION OF SUCH A PROGRAM AT REIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL, (3) A DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION…

This program of exploring occupations seeks to use existing vocational programs to help the upper junior high and high school student: (1) understand himself in relation to various occupational roles, (2) plan for achieving his occupational goal, (3) show an awareness of himself as a productive citizen, and (4) learn of the available community…

Orientation of vocational teachers to the fundamental concepts of planning and conducting cooperative occupational experience programs in off-farm agriculture is the major objective of this guide. The guide suggests that teachers attend special classes or workshops and consult additional references when planning an occupational experience program.…

A set of program planning guides that include seven areas (1) Agricultural Production, (2) Agricultural Supplies and Services, (3) Agricultural Mechanics, (4) Agricultural Products, (5) Ornamental Horticulture, (6) Agricultural Resources, and (7) Forestry, were developed and introduced to high school applied biological and agricultural occupations…

This practicum report describes the research conducted in preparation for developing a career student guide to acquaint students attending Henry County High School (HCHS) in McDonough, Georgia, with the school's new tech prep program. Chapters 1 and 2 contain background information about HCHS' tech prep program and a review of literature regarding…

This tech prep planning handbook is based on the research conducted at the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The study involved information gathering procedures at each of the 17 tech prep pilot sites about their planning activities. Seven sections are included: (1) tech prep in…

Prepared as a guide to assist local educational agencies and community colleges in North Carolina in developing articulation arrangements, this handbook contains program descriptions, departmental policies regarding coordinated programming, descriptions of eligible courses and students, the rules and regulations governing the implementation of…

A GRADUATE CLASS OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS PREPARED THIS PUBLICATION DEALING WITH NEEDED CURRICULUM CHANGES IN VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE, PARTICULARLY IN THE SMALL HIGH SCHOOL OF 100 TO 300 STUDENTS. PART I, ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION FOR BOTH FARMING AND OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS, COVERS OBJECTIVES, CAREERS, EMPHASIS, CURRICULUM…

Fishing Industry Specialization, or FINS, is a 2-year alternative education program designed in 1979 by the LaConner (Washington) School District to encourage high school completion by students wanting to enter the fishing industry. With encouragement from the Swinomish Indian Tribe and help from an active citizens advisory board, school officials…

This operation manual sets forth the guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures necessary for planning, organizing, and administering Cooperative Education Programs in Agriculture to serve individuals entering farm related occupations. Its content was developed in a 2-week seminar conducted by the University of Arizona in the summer of 1968,…

Intended as a flexible instrument, this guide suggests approaches for providing (1) meaningful occupational education throughout the junior high and high school structure, (2) opportunities for attaining entry level occupational competency in the secondary education complex, and (3) occupational education at the high school level which is…

Information is provided for individuals wanting to start or improve Alternative Cooperative Programs (ACE). The ACE program model was developed in Colorado to enhance the educational opportunities for special needs youth, maximize their abilities to live independently, and reduce their risk of dropping out. ACE programs serve handicapped and…

Adaptable to individual student needs and the community, this basic curriculum guide is designed for use in initiating and teaching a high school or adult two-year child-care teacher-aide program in vocational education. Four levels of occupations are covered--babysitter, nursery school facilities aide, nursery school teacher aide, and assistant…

This curricular framework for the subject area section, Industrial Education for Grades 9-12, is one of eight Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools (MCPS) Programs of Studies. A foreword discusses Curriculum and Instruction, Use of the Program of Studies, Curriculum Change and Modification of the Program of Studies, State and Federal…

This document presents four case studies illustrating how selected high schools from across the country have implemented the career academy model schoolwide. The case studies profile the career academies of the following schools: (1) Ben Franklin High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); (2) Oak Grove High School (San Jose, California); (3) South…