This second in a series of three papers on models for communicating and disseminating career education programs highlights selected state models. Focus is on four levels of dissemination: spread, exchange, choice, and implementation. First, several spread mechanisms utilized by states to disseminate career education information are covered. Then…

This first in a series of three papers on models for communicating and disseminating career education programs covers national and regional models. Focus is on four levels of dissemination: spread, exchange, choice, and implementation. First, common mechanisms for spread are described, such as newsletters, brochures and materials packets,…

This primary reference tool provides access to those documents from the National Diffusion Network (NDN) resource pool of both funded and non-funded validated practices which are available through ERIC. A descriptor index, which is cross referenced and arranged alphabetically using commonly accepted educational program and/or practice terminology,…

This last in a series of three papers on models for communicating and disseminating career education programs highlights models used in four sectors, i.e., business, labor, industry, and government. Focus is on four levels of dissemination: spread, exchange, choice, and implementation. First, the differences in the networks represented by each of…

Part of a series designed to assist California school districts with the implementation of career education in K-12, this resource guide covers the wealth of experience and information available from government resources at the local, state, and federal levels and from resources in the community. Sources are listed that offer access to materials…

A resource guide to assist inservice personnel to establish vocational education programs for severely handicapped individuals is presented. Section 1 summarizes issues in vocational services and training for severely handicapped persons. Section 2 contains brief descriptions of national agencies and organizations that relate in some way to the…