This book provides the practical information you need to make the transition from traditional "vocational" education programs to the new approaches to career and technical education. It shows you how to organize your schools around relevant career majors using a variety of evolving school formats such as Career Major programs, Tech Prep programs, Academies, and Magnet Schools.
Chapter 2: School Formats and High School Reform Innovations
Chapter 3: Establishing career majors
Chapter 4: Developing Career Major Courses
Chapter 5: Integrating and Articulating the Curriculum
Chapter 6 Planning Community-Based Experiences and School-to-Work
Chapter 7: Evaluating Program Effectiveness
Biography
David J. Pucel is Professor and Coordinator of the Office of Professional Development Outreach for the Department of Work, Community, and Family Education at the University of Minnesota. A recent President of the American Vocational Education Research Association, he has authored or co-authored four major books on career and technical education curriculum and contributed chapters to four others. He has worked closely with the Southern Regional Education Board, schools in Minnesota and Canada, and state departments in four states to revitalize vocational education.
