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Stecher, Brian M.; And Others – 1995
This report extends the results of an earlier study on the use of performance measures and standards to suggest principles for designing outcome-based program improvement systems. It examines the implications of that research for enhancing accountability in future federal work force preparation legislation. It also illustrates specifically how the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Competency Based Education, Educational Planning, Federal Legislation
Hoerner, James L.; And Others – 1992
The practice and processes of articulated tech prep programs were examined in Spring 1991. Two major areas of focus were getting a general picture of the status of tech prep programs in the United States and learning about tech prep programs for at-risk students. A literature review focused on three areas: definition, background, and philosophy;…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Educational Development
Boesel, David; And Others – 1994
This document, the third of five volumes that comprise the final report of the National Assessment of Vocational Education focuses on program improvement. Chapter 1 describes the education reform movement and assesses its effects on vocational education. It discusses current reforms that states are undertaking to improve preparation of students…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Development
Milne, Ann M., Ed. – 1998
This document contains six studies that were commissioned for the National Assessment of Vocational Education. "Introduction" (Ann M. Milne) provides an overview of the reforms of the 1980s. "The Impact of Educational Reform on Vocational Education" (Marion Asche, Donald E. Elson, Ann Echols, Arthur Williams) examines primary…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Educational Change