Looks at fundamental tech prep concepts that must be reinforced to ensure progress: (1) it must be grounded in an integrated curriculum; (2) articulation is necessary; (3) school-to-work programs and tech prep must be linked; (4) it should be outcomes focused; (5) it should ensure access for all; and (6) collaborative implementation is the…

Tech prep has been considered "dead" by some commentators, but that assessment is usually made only in cases in which tech prep was merely a new label for an unchanged course or program. In many cases, tech prep has become more widely implemented and accepted as real changes have been made. Many of the concepts of tech prep will remain even if the…

Tech prep offers students a well articulated, rigorous course of study from the last two years of high school through at least a two-year (2+2) college degree, directed toward learning for and about technologically focused careers. Tech prep provides opportunities for more students to make the transition from high school to college. (Contains 25…