A model system, composed of principles, procedures, and instruments which were field tested in cooperating states (Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey), was developed for use by state vocational agencies in evaluating program effectiveness. System elements include a set of program objectives and goal statements, evaluation instruments which provide…

This guide is intended for local- and state-level vocational education administrators, planners, and evaluators who are responsible for making program planning and evaluation findings and decisions geared toward increasing program relevance. The method differs from more traditional approaches in its heavy reliance upon the selection and…