A variety of technical assistance resources is included in the Appendix. The study reviews the history of the juvenile justice system in Michigan, the mission and goals of the Office of Delinquency Services, and an overview of the Carl D. Perkins Act 1992-95. It provides an overview of state correctional facilities, the philosophy of prisoner education programming, minimum educational levels for program participation, basic academic and vocational programs in correctional facilities, and specific recommendations for future educational planning. Survey results provided input for a series of focus group meetings regarding changes, modifications, and enhancements to the present vocational education delivery system. Findings and policy recommendations are presented.
Emphasis is on training, education, and placement in high growth and emerging occupational areas.
The material in this guide provides a framework for determining how the resources of federal programs will be used in conjunction with state and local resources. Goals, objectives, and policy directions are outlined, as well as standards, assessments, and performance indicators. The purpose of this effort is to reduce fragmentation, provide more flexibility to local schools, improve coordination across the programs identified in the plan, and facilitate the state's education reform initiatives. This handbook guides the educator through the process of designing the content and delivery of vocational programs to meet the changing needs of all learners. It contains forms for conducting a program review using Program Standards of Quality.