In 1968 Congress amended the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The amendments expanded the definition of vocational education and removed some of the narrowing strictures which had sharply differentiated vocational education from academic education, insisted upon state planning, and sought to strengthen the federal leadership role. Perhaps most…

Four needed changes to break down the barriers to equal access to education for disadvantaged students and out-of-school youth are given: Modification of the definition of "disadvantaged"; incentive money to local school districts; attitudinal changes in teachers, counselors, and students; and research to document the value of vocational education…

Presents an overview of those parts of title II of the Education Amendments of 1976 (P.L. 94-482) that relate specifically to serving special needs learners and preparing special needs personnel, focusing on the integration of handicapped and disadvantaged students into regular vocational education programs as much as possible. (MF)

Changes in empathy for and understanding of students was examined in a group of vocational education teachers of disadvantaged students following an intensive in-service workshop using a "group process" model. The purpose of the workshop was to develop greater understanding of disadvantaged students who had been "turned off" by the typical high…

Drawing from organizational communications and management information systems (MIS), the authors make a bridge to the field of vocational education and present both a representative information problem and solution. (Editor)

Some 40 individuals from 12 Central and Eastern European partner countries and experts from Austria, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom participated in a roundtable session designed to stimulate discussion and action on reforming vocational education and training (VET) so that it can prevent youths from dropping out of school and experiencing…

A vocational training program for disadvantaged and handicapped young people provides courses presented in seven mobile trailers and five locations. Prevocational courses for special needs students are given in maintenance and repair, food services, electrical assembly, commerical sewing, and other occupational areas. Advanced training is…

Examines how theory can contribute to solving problems of practice in school in ways that motivate and engage all students, describing an inner city secondary level vocational school in Ireland. The paper discusses how a theory of peer learning was used to address problems while encouraging students to collaborate on issues relevant to their…

The General Accounting Office (GAO) reviewed the labor market links and vocational training performance of the Job Corps, which is an employment and training program aimed at providing severely disadvantaged youth with a comprehensive array of services in residential settings. Data were collected from the following: interviews with Job Corps…

This booklet reports job placement statistics in three major sections: secondary, secondary special populations, (disabled, limited English speaking, and disadvantaged), and postsecondary vocational education completers. In the secondary section, tables and graphs report job placement rates by year, by program area, and for general and vocational…

This User's Manual is intended to accompany VOC-PLAN, a computer (Apple) program designed to assist in the preparation of an Individualized Vocational Education Program (IVEP) for handicapped, disadvantaged, or regular vocational secondary and postsecondary students. The program is presented in standard IEP (Individualized Education Program)…

Condensed from "The Potential of Vocational Education: Observations and Conclusions, Institute for Research on Human Resources, The Pennsylvania State University.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE 8-WEEK PROJECT WERE TO CLARIFY AND FURTHER DEFINE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING NEEDS OF CORPSMEN IN RURAL JOB CORPS CENTERS, UNDERSTAND AND DESCRIBE ONGOING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROCEDURES IN RURAL CENTERS, AND IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING COULD BE IMPROVED. INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED THROUGH SITE VISITATIONS TO…

The Job Corps offers a complete range of human resource development to disadvantaged youth. Its success in improving the employment opportunities and earnings of participants has been significant. With the improvements envisioned under the current expansion proposals, the program will become even more effective in providing jobs and career…