Some of the purposes of this Uniform Accounting Manual for the public junior colleges in Illinois are to provide the following: (1) guidelines for establishing a sound financial accounting system; (2) information on policies, procedures, and forms necessary to meet legal requirements of the State of Illinois for the public junior colleges; (3) a…

The Ohio guide for career education in teacher education consists of four parts: (1) introduction, (2) framework for career education program development in Ohio, (3) career education K-12 and career education in teacher education, and (4) disseminating system for career education in teacher education. Part 1 provides definitional background and…

A number of publications, articles, and data bases that contain data related to the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems' (NCHEMS) Statewide Measures Inventory are identified and described. This document does not contain the actual data, but it does describe and reference various sources where the data can be found. In addition,…

This publication presents the final regulations to the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990. The first section is an analysis of the regulations. This analysis compares the proposed regulations to the final version and explains the differences between the two and the potential impact on program administration.…

This handbook, developed by educators in Kansas working in career education programs is a guide for local school districts in integrating career education into the existing curriculum. The 20-element Kansas model is based upon four components of self, work, leisure, and resources. The objectives of awareness, orientation, exploration, selective…

This handbook presents an overview of the New York State Testing Program as well as specific information on the Regents Examinations, Regents Scholarship and College Qualification Test, the Optional High School Achievement Examinations, Basic Competency Tests, New York State Standardized Tests, the Pupil Evaluation Program, Continuing Education…

A third-party evaluation was conducted as part of a Georgia State University project to provide the Georgia State Office of Vocational Education with the preliminary materials and procedures necessary to further test a state coordinated evaluation system of secondary and postsecondary vocational education programs. Following an orientation meeting…

This profiles handbook presents a narrative statement about the statewide postsecondary agencies that administer statewide programs and coordinate and plan for postsecondary education. A brief statistical section is also included as well as a listing of recent publications and studies underway in each of the states. This listing gives further…

The work of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is guided by a strategic plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide focus for the activity of this small agency and its five staff members in order to increase productivity and impact in the areas of its statutory authority. The mission and goals were accepted by Commissioners…

This handbook is designed to serve as a guide for vocational resource educators (VREs) in Missouri. It contains basic information that is helpful to VREs as they work with students with disabilities in vocational education programs. It begins with a discussion of the role of the VRE, a nonteaching position. The following section summarizes…

This resource guide provides practical advice, materials, and strategies designed to overcome the barriers that have interfered with successful placement of persons with disabilities in the workplace, especially women and girls. It is designed for use by educators interested in improving career preparation of students with disabilities. Section 1…

The work of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is guided by a 5-year strategic plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide focus for the activity of this small agency and its eight staff members in order to increase productivity and impact in the areas of its statutory authority. The mission and goals were accepted by…

A project was undertaken to develop a model for organizing and operating learning centers in secondary and postsecondary vocational schools as well as in community colleges in Kentucky. During the first year of the project models were developed for learning centers at both instructional levels. Stressed in each model was the use of key elements of…

This handbook is designed to help educators at the secondary and postsecondary level implement strategies to serve students with special needs in tech prep programs. Chapter 1 suggests how it can be used. Chapter 2 defines tech prep and addresses its funding, students, and mission and goal in Virginia. Chapter 3 focuses on what the Perkins Act…

The work of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is guided by a 5-year strategic plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide focus for the activity of this small agency and its nine staff members in order to increase productivity and impact in the areas of its statutory authority. The mission and goals were accepted by …