This handbook, which is one in a series of handbooks designed to help tech prep practitioners replicate successful materials, projects, or programs that have been developed by Partnership for Academic and Career Education (PACE) consortium members, explains how to design a technical advanced placement program. Outlined first are the structure of…

In 1984-85, a research project was conducted in New York State to develop a summary of existing formal agreements in occupational programs between secondary and postsecondary institutions, and to determine characteristics important to the success of existing agreements. Survey responses were obtained from 45 two-year colleges and 37 secondary…

Reports on a national survey of articulated vocational education programs between high schools and two-year colleges. Describes features of advanced placement, tech-prep, and vo-tech two-plus-two programs. Offers principles for developing or expanding articulation activities drawn from the experiences and characteristics of successful programs.…

Compiled by the Curriculum Services Office Staff at the North Harris Montgomery Community College District (NHMCCD), in Texas, this manual provides information on administrative issues related to articulation agreements between NHMCCD and area high schools, focusing on competency based course articulation, tech prep initiatives, and dual credit…

Recognizing the importance of strong working relationships with local high schools, Triton College (Illinois) has recently developed a series of initiatives which provide an ongoing avenue for students to experience Triton's programs and services while still in high school and thereby facilitate continuity of learning. One group of programs,…

This guidebook is designed to assist high schools and 2-year postsecondary institutions in planning, implementing, and operating occupational program articulation efforts. Chapter 1 presents a retrospective of program articulation and a look at program articulation today, including time-shortened programs, advanced skills programs, and other forms…

This curriculum guide describes in detail the Typing I and II curriculum at Fitch Senior High School, Groton, Connecticut, that can be taken for six hours of credit at Mohegan Community College. The articulated course was developed by a committee of teachers from both schools. For each typing course, the following information is provided: course…

Information for students, counselors, and parents to help in the evaluation of options and opportunities available for most college-bound students is presented in 20 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: "Getting the Most from Your High School Counselor" (James Warfield); "The Use of the SAT at Selective Colleges" (Judith Gatlin); "Tips on…