A prototype model for a planning, programing, and budgeting system. (Editor)

The purpose of this research review was to demonstrate the relationship between the research and evaluation activities and the operational programs of the American Vocational Association (AVA) as it was presented to the 1970 annual convention. The 18 research reports are reviewed under these categories: (1) Awareness, Maturity, and Performance,…

The author describes his experience with an educational audit at Laredo Junior College in Texas and says that the audit is a fast, inexpensive way of evaluating vocational programs that provides immediate feedback. (MF)

EPDA pilot program aspires to qualify industrial personnel for provisional teaching certificate in two-year period. (Editor)

An Administration spokesman calls upon vocational educators to evaluate their role in education and manpower training in terms of contemporary circumstances. Excerpts from his address are published here. (Editor)

A systematic approach to statewide evaluation of career guidance, counseling and placement. (Editor)

The 14 research reviews pertaining to improving vocational education are organized under these topics: (1) Training of Educational Personnel, which reviews simulation and other techniques for developing leadership, facilities and equipment for a comprehensive program, a national conference on postsecondary programs, development of teacher…

Summaries of papers presented report on evaluation studies of first-year vocational education teachers, and high school cooperative education programs. Other papers summarized review research on women employed in vocations traditionally male, on vocational counseling which involves parents, and on factors influencing career choice. A guide for…

The National Network for Curriculum Coordination in Vocational-Technical Education has become a significant national medium for exchange of vocational curriculum information and materials, the authors state in reviewing the network's organization and accomplishments. However, funding arrangements have created friction within the networks. (MF)

Reviews the planning and accountability functions of the Education Amendments of 1976 indicating the extent of involvement of all segments of the vocational education community in the process. (HD)

AVA Program of Work for 1971 urges all vocational educators, working together through their local, state and national professional associations, to join in answering this question. (Editor)

The Environmental Home Economics Education project in Alaska has three goals: to incorporate environmental education in the home economics curriculum, to expand interest in environmental home economics, and to share gained knowledge and materials nationally. (Author)

Most Manpower educators will be attracted to the last paragraph where the author offers an evaluation model on request. (Editor)

The Southeastern Michigan League of Community Colleges (SEMLCC) developed a system that would provide placement services for graduates by collecting local job market data and that would help the colleges evaluate curriculum against the needs of the business community. Development and operation of the computer-based service are described. (BM)

Correlation, the connection between lecture class content and related laboratory experiences, is a vital ingredient for the successful occupational class but it must be planned. (KP)