The author explains what the teacher must know and prepare for when implementing vocational instruction developed by the Curriculum Delivery System (CDS) Project. Preparation of the learning activity packages are discussed, and the major points to remember when utilizing the total system are summarized. (BM)

This inservice guide and six companion documents comprise a series developed for assisting disabled persons in their transition from secondary and postsecondary vocational education to work. The model is designed to prepare support teams of school-community persons. This guide is intended for use by the field coordinator, administrator, and/or any…

Part of a training curriculum designed to prepare a multidisciplinary team of preservice/inservice personnel to deliver vocational and special education experiences for disabled individuals, this competency-based module focuses on model vocational special needs programs. Content includes rationale, objectives, prerequisites, evaluation procedures…

Vocational education can play a significant role in the occupational development of handicapped students. Instruction in six cluster areas can be accomplished through regular, adapted, or special vocational education as well as individual vocational training and prevocational evaluation services. Vocational educators have specific functions within…

The article describes the McCarron-Dial Work Evaluation System (MDWES) model of vocational evaluation and development for handicapped youth. Sections address the theoretical basis of the model, application and research, five factors which predict vocational competency, factor interpretation and priortizing, and MDWES data in the individualized…

This handbook supplement, for adult service providers, is part of a packet intended to aid educators, families, and adult service providers to facilitate the transition from school to adult life in the community for students with both cognitive disabilities and visual or dual sensory impairments. Emphasis is on preparation of students for adult…

The author suggests ways in which the individualized education program (IEP) may be used to facilitate articulation for handicapped students. Advantages of the IEP approach are noted for admissions, program modification, financial assistance, and instructional assessment. C. Johnson's reaction cites benefits as well as problems. See also EC 133…

This handbook supplement, for administrators and supervisors, is part of a packet intended to aid educators, families, and adult service providers to facilitate the transition from school to adult life in the community for students with both cognitive disabilities and visual or dual sensory impairments. Emphasis is on preparation of students for…

The article describes how a Virginia urban school system implemented an outcome-oriented work transition process with approximately 230 trainable or severely/profoundly handicapped students (ages 16-21). The article describes the system, students, and staff; developing a formal transition process; the individualized transition plan; and the job…

The article examines evaluation strategies for determining prevocational/vocational work potential and interests of handicapped students. The use of existing information as well as information gained from interviews is considered. Prevocational/vocational programing is addressed in terms of the individualized education program. (CL)

This companion document describing roles and responsibilities of school-community support group members, five other companion documents, and an inservice guide comprise a series developed for assisting disabled persons in their transition from school to work. Consumers interested in this document include administrators, teachers, students,…

Calls for a team approach to meeting the vocational needs of handicapped learners. Emphasizes the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to vocational programing. Specifies the competencies necessary to facilitate a team effort and provides an example of a cooperative approach to the individualized education programs. (Editor/CT)

The paper addresses problems and strategies for evaluating mainstreamed students in vocational education classes. In addition to grading concerns, the area of graduation requirements is also considered. Alternatives to traditional methods of evaluation, including competencey based evaluation and adaptation of assessment techniques are described as…

The manual presents information on career exploration for middle/junior high school special education teachers. The introduction lists eight goals of career education, including the development of reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills. Chapter 2 outlines Individualized Education Program objectives, suggested activities, and…

Articles concerning the special needs student include an account of how some teachers participate in the preparation of their students' individualized education programs, the effects of a teacher's attitude on a student's performance and how to put that knowledge to work in the classroom, and ways to help special needs students succeed in…