Programs of Study: A Cross-Study Examination of Programs in Three States

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Title: Programs of Study: A Cross-Study Examination of Programs in Three States
Language: English
Authors: Stringfield, Sam, Shumer, Robert, Stipanovic, Natalie, Murphy, Nora
Source: International Journal of Educational Reform. Fall 2013 22(4):313-333.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2013
Sponsoring Agency: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED)
Contract Number: VO51A070003
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Federal Programs, State Surveys, State Programs, Transitional Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Qualitative Research, Longitudinal Studies, Vocational Education, Benchmarking, Interviews, Program Descriptions, Federal Legislation, Educational Policy, Partnerships in Education, Agency Cooperation, Professional Development, Accountability, Evaluation, Career Readiness, College Readiness, State Standards, Course Organization, Transfer Policy, Credits, School Counseling, Academic Advising, Learning Strategies, Educational Strategies, Skill Analysis, Certification, Student Participation, Learner Engagement, Articulation (Education), Teacher Qualifications, Secondary Education
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
ISSN: 1056-7879
Abstract: The National Research Center on Career and Technical Education has supported four studies on one of the major components of Perkins legislation: programs of study. In this article, we present qualitative data linking the research center's longitudinal projects based on programs of study, via a one-time cross-case study of sites deemed highly promising by the authors of the previous studies. These analyses included an effort to subject these sites to examination of 10 elements recently deemed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education to be important to the success of programs of study. Additional cross-cutting themes observed across the three sites are also examined--including engagement, cross-program learning, career-relevant certifications, seamless pathways, enhanced respect for and valuing of career and technical education, and the importance identifying, developing, and retaining high-quality teachers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 15
Entry Date: 2014
Access URL: https://www.rowman.com/page/IJER
Accession Number: EJ1044769
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The National Research Center on Career and Technical Education has supported four studies on one of the major components of Perkins legislation: programs of study. In this article, we present qualitative data linking the research center's longitudinal projects based on programs of study, via a one-time cross-case study of sites deemed highly promising by the authors of the previous studies. These analyses included an effort to subject these sites to examination of 10 elements recently deemed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education to be important to the success of programs of study. Additional cross-cutting themes observed across the three sites are also examined--including engagement, cross-program learning, career-relevant certifications, seamless pathways, enhanced respect for and valuing of career and technical education, and the importance identifying, developing, and retaining high-quality teachers.
ISSN:1056-7879