This report presents results of a project to identify alternative delivery systems for marketing education and to disseminate marketing education resource information. It describes project objectives and activities, including development of a regional delivery approach, preparation of trainers to conduct regional inservice meetings, and regional…

This document presents a model for career development programs to equip Idaho adults with personal competencies to make appropriate and satisfying career choices and transitions. This model is intended for colleges of applied technology in Idaho's postsecondary vocational-technical educational system. Part I is the program model, which includes…

This report describes the Colorado Alternative Teacher Program, mandated by the state, that enables individuals with bachelor's degrees to enter approved alternative teacher certification programs developed by school districts, boards of cooperative services, independent schools, and institutions of higher education. The Colorado Department of…

This booklet is intended to help persons interested in developing and implementing a competency-based training (CBT) program. It begins with a definition of CBT and outlines the steps involved in developing and implementing a CBT program (with emphasis on available materials and existing programs in Australia). The first section is a series of…

This document presents a complete inservice training module on interagency service coordination for people with disabilities in six modules, which are intended to take about 18.5 hours to complete. Each module presents a list of equipment and materials, recommended time distribution for module activities, detailed instructions for facilitators,…

This final report describes the outcome of a program designed to affect the quality of early childhood special education services in participating states though the replication and dissemination of a validated Model for Early Childhood Special Education Program Development. The Model for Program Development (MPD) was designed to enable early…

This series of guides is designed for those involved in organizing and delivering training to existing or would-be small business owners. The overall aim is to focus attention on the basic competencies required by organizers and trainers for effective program development and delivery. A short introductory booklet sets out the overall objectives of…

The recommendations and policy proposals of the Governor's Committee on Postsecondary Education in Georgia are summarized, and postsecondary issues for the future are identified. Many of the Committee's recommendations are specifically addressed to various state boards and commissions. Ten issues and recommended actions are specified that pertain…

This two-part document describes the development of a word processing instructional program at NEKA Vo-Tech School (Kansas) and offers recommendations for incorporating word processing into the curriculum. Program development steps which are discussed include: assessing community needs; developing implementation phases; contacting other…

This manual contains information needed for conducting local chapters of the Wisconsin Junior Dairymen's Association program. Included in the manual is a summary of the year's program of work, lists of previous award winners, and rules for the many contests held annually by the association. Blank forms are provided for contest entry, association…

This guide is one of three developed to provide guidelines, information, and resources useful in planning and developing postsecondary technician training programs in high technology. It is specifically intended for program planners and developers in the initial stages of planning a new program or specialized option in robotics. (Two companion…

This module, one in a series of 127 performance-based teacher education (PBTE) learning packages, focuses on specific professional competencies of vocational teachers. The modules are suitable for the preparation of teachers and other occupational trainers in all occupational areas. This module on the promotion of vocational programs for…

This document defines the role and responsibilities of Missouri's vocational special needs counselors as they work with special needs students in vocational programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels and offers advice on how they can fulfill their role and responsibilities. Following the introduction is the questionnaire used in a survey…

This manual is intended as a basic introduction to supported employment programs for rehabilitation agencies. It presents guidelines for developing training programs for rehabilitation personnel and others interested in emerging supported employment programs, addresses administrative issues and concerns about supported employment, and identifies…

A statewide interactive video teleconference was developed and presented to marketing educators, administrators, counselors, students, advisory committee members, and business people in Pennsylvania. The conference was designed to provide a technical update of the state of marketing in the United States as well as to unveil national strategies…