This instrument is designed to establish a standard by which to determine the needs and effectiveness of vocational education programs in Alaska. Section 1, The Evaluation, identifies some preevaluation decisions, outlines the eight-step, self-evaluation process, provides guidelines for individuals participating in the evaluation process, and discusses how to rate the criteria contained in the evaluation instrument. Section 2 contains the instrument, which consists if sixteen criteria organized into four categories: personnel (instructional, guidance and counseling, and administrative staff), support services (advisory committees, financing, and in-school resources), management (evaluation, placement, planning systems, and public relations), and curriculum (articulation, cooperative education/work experience, delivery strategies, inservice, needs of special students, and student leadership development). The third section provides the format and instructions for developing from the evaluation information a cumulative report that includes program strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations. A brief glossary is appended. (YLB)