Daytime programs recorded 42,008 students, and evening programs 29,217 students enrolled in areas of agriculture, distributive education, health occupations, home economics, office and business, technical education, and trade and industrial education. Fourteen state-operated regional vocational-technical schools, four regional technical institutes, 14 regional vocational agriculture centers, and local school districts in 93 towns were involved. New programs for high school students and adults were started to upgrade skills and to provide basic education. Work-study programs were emphasized and special attention was focused upon improving programs for individuals with special needs. State technical institutes and community colleges continued to expand. The report summarizes the year's activities by program fields in relation to the extents to which objectives were achieved for expanding and improving education for high school students, post high school students, persons already in the labor market, and persons with special needs. Also included are discussions of state activities in strengthening programs, related legislation, activities with other agencies, outstanding strengths and weaknesses of the state program, and youth organizational activities. (JK)