A modified focus group approach was used to assess the perceptions of teachers involved in basic skills pilot site projects in Oklahoma after the second year. The two 5-year projects were implemented to develop, apply, evaluate, and advance approaches that strengthen basic competencies of students enrolled in vocational programs. Of the three applied courses--Applied Math, Principles of Technology (PT), and Applied Communications, teachers viewed Applied Math most favorably. Although instructors were also generally positive about PT, opinions about Applied Communications were not as positive. The main difficulty was that it was "really not English." Teachers felt a strong need for effective communication among teachers at individual schools, teachers at different schools, teachers and administrators, and school personnel and the community. They noted the following changes and outcomes: changes in the students, especially in the applied math courses; increased communication among teachers; and changes in teachers, such as changed teaching style, different view of basic skills, and different view of vocational education. Teachers were supportive of the basic skills program. Three main areas of advice were given: (1) basic skills enhancement needs to begin early, before students are juniors and seniors in high school; (2) teachers need to communicate often and effectively with one another; and (3) teachers should take advantage of workshops and others who can help. (YLB)