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The development of understandings, attitudes, and appreciation appropriate for selective state and local vocational-technical educators, guidance personnel, general educators, and federal personnel with potential responsibilities for residential vocational education programs comprise the focus of this conference. Working papers which were presented as a basis for conference discussion included: (1) "Developing a Philosophy of Residential Vocational Education" by William T. Logan, Jr., (2) "Facilities-Residential, Education, and Student Services Facilities for Students in Residential Vocational Schools" by James M. Hughes, (3) "Geographical locations for Residential Vocational Schools" by J. Clark Davis, (4) "Selection and Evaluation of Students for Residential Vocational Schools" by Merrel R. Stockey, (5) "Student Life, Counseling, and Guidance for Students in a Residential Vocational School" by Kenneth B. Hoyt, and (6) "Curriculums, Course Objectives, and Instructional Materials for Students in Residential Vocational Schools" by Jim L. Moshier. A related document which includes summary papers by the consultants who presented the initial working papers is available as VT 009 087. (CH)

The development of understandings, attitudes, and appreciation appropriate for selected state and local vocational-technical educators, guidance personnel, general educators, and federal personnel with potential responsibilities for residential vocational education programs comprised the focus of this conference. Major issues related to residential vocational education were identified as: (1) concern over the broad age coverage and the feasibility of training the ages of 14-21 as a merged group, (2) the overall role of residential vocational schools, and (3) the socioeconomic groups to be served. Recommendations of conference participants have been incorporated into summary papers which were presented as the final phase of the conference. A related document which presents the initial working papers by the authors of the summary papers included in this document is available as VT 009 086. (CH)

Prepared by consultants, conference participants, and project staff, this document contains guidelines, discussion, and recommendations for implementing residential vocational education programs in these sequentially arranged chapters: (1) Philosophical Guidelines for Residential Vocational Schools, (2) Who Should be Served by Residential Vocational Schools, (3) What Kind of Curricula, Course Objectives, and Instructional Materials Best Serve Students in Residential Vocational Schools, (4) Staff and Faculty Requirements for Residential Vocational Schools, (5) Where Should Residential Vocational Schools Be Located, (6) What Facilities Should Be Provided for a Residential Vocational School. Some of the recommendations which accompany each chapter were: (1) Primary emphasis should be given to students in the 14-21 age range, (2) Employment needs for a state should be determined by a job demand survey or from existing material, (3) College preparation need not be required of residential staff, but inservice education should be provided, and (4) Good employment opportunities must be insured for graduates. A listing of consultants and conference officials, reaction of conference participants, and a position paper summary are appended. (SB)