Purpose of this article is to explore a model program of career education at the high school level whereby the traditional curriculum and role of the teacher would be modified so as to more effectively meet the challenges inherent within career education programs. (Author)

Designed to provide for the improvement of student career development through group guidance instruction, the career guidance component is one of three instructional components of the Research for Better Schools' career education program and is composed of four items. The general information manual provides background information, the rationale…

The activities in this booklet are designed to help students achieve the following objectives: (1) learn as much as possible about the world of work; (2) learn as much as possible about themselves; (3) develop the skill to make sound educational and vocational decisions; and (4) accept responsibility for making their own career decisions. This…

This document contains an overview of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory (AEL) model for Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE). (Descriptions of two other EBCE models are included in ERIC documents CE 018 447 and CE 018 449.) Divided into thirteen sections, this document highlights some of the important features of the model and includes…

The handbook is designed to aid the educator-counselor in formulating and implementing a workable secondary school career guidance program. A brief introduction presents definitions, the philosphy of career development on which the program is based, and a glossary of terms. Information is organized into 10 sections. Needs assessment, the first…

This career activity file provides career information resources and tools to support a guidance program. Section 1 is a school guidance program plan designed to assist school counselors in strengthening their current program or in designing a new one. The information can be used to assist schools in meeting the requirements of Standard VI,…

The five-part document consists of a developmental model aimed at providing guidance personnel and others with activities to: integrate career related activities into the secondary school curriculum, provide a greater degree of accountability by guidance personnel for students' career needs, enhance school curriculum and develop student…

The guide, part of a career education project for elementary and secondary education, is designed for use by counselors with high school students. The introductory remarks discuss the background of the program which was proposed to develop a general course of study for students in career education. Developed for use in grades 10-12, the model…

This module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages, focuses on specific professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel. Modules in Category C suggest how to conduct, accomplish, or carry out selected career guidance program activities. The purpose of this module is to help career guidance…

One of six staff development training manuals for career guidance infusion in the elementary school curriculum (K-6), this manual focuses on the curriculum design of a comprehensive career guidance program. It is divided into the following five major sections: (1) a list of the major goals and activities covered in the manual; (2) an overview…

One of six staff development training manuals for career guidance infusion in the elementary school curriculum (K-6), this manual focuses on classroom meetings. It is divided into the following seven major sections: (1) a list of the major goals and activities covered in the manual; (2) an overview chart displaying the goals, concepts, time,…

This document is one in a set of eight staff development training manuals developed to facilitate the efforts of educators in the planning and implementation of comprehensive career guidance programs on the secondary level (7-12). This series is based on the goals and developmental objectives identified by the Georgia Comprehensive Career Guidance…

The guide for an inservice course in career guidance is presented in 15 units designed to be used together as a complete course or selectively as learning modules for developing new skills or reviewing previously learned concepts. Topics covered include: philosphies of work and vocational guidance, vocational guidance need and status, utilization…

A 3-year developmental program in career education for grades kindergarten through 14 (K-14) conducted by the South Portland, Maine schools is described in this report which also contains curriculum materials produced by the project. Goals are outlined for career awareness (K-6), career orientation and exploration (7-9), career preparation…

One of six staff development training manuals for career guidance infusion in the elementary school curriculum (K-6), this manual focuses on developing self worth. It is divided into the following five major sections: (1) a list of the major goals and activities covered in the manual; (2) an overview chart displaying the goals, concepts, time,…