|
NYSEG's 1999-2000 Educational Services Catalog
K-12
A guide to free educational resources from NYSEG. Includes videos, posters, Classroom literature, teacher literature, career planning information and other reference information on integrating energy concepts, all available at no charge to teachers.
School-to-Work Tool Kit (1994)
K-Adult
Design elements and best practices from pioneering school-to-work programs across America. Topics addressed in this tool kit include planning and design issues, structuring the learning environment, launching the program, and roles and responsibilities.
Work-Based Learning: A Resource Guide for Change (1994)
K-12
The purpose of this guide is to provide schools, business/industry, service delivery areas, organized labor, parents/guardians, and community-based organizations with resources to develop or further refine work-based learning strategies or components. The guide is divided into two sections. The first section contains basic information about work-based learning including the scope, foundation, categories, and operation. The second section provides more detail about the various work-based learning activities from career exploration to actual paid employment. Each activity is followed by several case studies - actual examples of the model implemented in different venues.
Staying In...A Dropout Prevention Handbook
K-12
This handbook offers many resources, tools, and guidelines that can be used by educators and program developers as they strive to meet the needs of potential dropouts. The handbook is based on the comprehensive K-12 dropout prevention strategy designed by the Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center.
Writers INC: School to work, A Student Handbook (1996)
High School
This handbook emphasizes writing in school and the workplace. It also provides information on speaking, listening, thinking, using information, and taking tests. (This handbook is for preview only for possible purchase from the publisher.)
Learning Well at Work: Choices for Quality (1997)
High School
This guide is written for people in workplaces and schools who plan, direct, or evaluate work-based learning opportunities for youth. It is grounded in a four-year demonstration project that adapted elements of European apprenticeship in the United States and emphasized opportunities for youth to learn at work.
A Guide to Developing and Managing a High School Career Internship Program (1994)
High School
Topics covered in this guide include: 1) The Need for a Career Internship Program, 2) Developing the Program, 3) Roles and Responsibilities, 4) The Career Internship Process, 5) Managing the Program, 6) Special Programs, 7) Public Relations, 8) Resources and References, and 9) Reproducible Forms.
Integrating Science and Workplace Learning: A Curriculum User's Guide
Integrating Mathematics and Workplace Learning: A Curriculum User's Guide
Integrating Social Studies, Economics, & Language Arts with Workplace Learning: A Curriculum User's Guide (1995)
High School
These guides are designed as a tool for administrators, educational leaders, and teachers who wish to integrate what students learn in the classroom with what they learn in the workplace. The guides' aim is to familiarize teachers with a range of curricula and to provide sufficient information about each to allow teachers to decide whether a particular curriculum is appropriate for their students.
Studying Engineering Technology: A Blueprint for Success (1998)
High School/Adult
This book is written for students who are already engineering technology majors (in either two-year associate's or four-year bachelor's degree programs) and those who are considering engineering technology as their field of study. It teaches students about the keys to success in engineering technology study, the rewards and opportunities of an engineering technology career, the engineering technology education system and how to take full advantage of it, academic success strategies, ways to enhance the quality of their education, the process of personal development, and the need for lifelong learning.
American Careers: Student Career Planning Activity Guide (1995)
High School
This guidebook of creative career planning activities has been organized for use by teachers, counselors, mentors, parents, and students. Articles and activities are drawn mainly from previously published American Careers magazines used by students, teachers and counselors in most states since 1990. A group of guidance professionals reviewed all of this material and selected activities and information that appeared to be most relevant, stimulating, fun and effective.
Tech Prep Applied Academics Resource Library
High School
This is a listing of text books, videos, curriculum, etc. available from the Tech Prep office at Broome Community College and used by Tech Prep Applied Academics teachers.
Career Investigation: A Comprehensive Career Exploration Curriculum for School-to-Work Transition (1994)
Grades 7-9
This guide provides materials arranged and recommended by three Career Investigation Instructors. Their main reason for providing this guide is their firm belief that the instructional program is of benefit to students and should be provided and shared with instructors and public educational institutions throughout the United States. There are three books (first six weeks, second six weeks, and third six weeks).
Parent Involvement in the Schools: Ideas that Work (1997)
This book provides relevant background information for educators who seek information on successful programs and ideas as well as examples on how to increase parental involvement in schools. Topics include elements that are essential for effective parent-involvement practices, what needs to be considered if educators wish to replicate successful programs, and successful programs and innovative practices that have been implemented in different parts of the country.