This report describes a project designed to (1) develop models for use of vocational education data available from the Oregon Management Information System (MIS) to implement decision making at key points in program planning and curriculum development, and (2) design, develop, and test a system to improve the competencies of state and local personnel in the use of MIS data and its relationship to program planning, curriculum development, and career guidance. Content covers project limitations, organization, program planning stages and procedures, and results, which included the following: models (developed at the state level) for using the vocational education data bases; a college master plan and a curriculum planning model developed by Lane Community College (Oregon); and Portland (Oregon) School District's identification of steps deemed necessary for effective vocational program and curriculum planning, and strategies for applying these steps. (For the specific models developed, see related documents.) (BL)