Figure 1. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

• serve individuals in various public or private settings and educational levels (comprehensive high school, specialized vocational high school, secondary level area vocational center, alternative secondary school, postsecondary/technical institute/community college, alternative postsecondary program, adult and continuing education agency). Settings may be a school district or a single school or an institution. Educational levels may include K-adults guidance programs.
• are accessible to all students in the setting

• The program is operational.
• The program reflects adequately the requirements and priorities of the State Department of Education in the state in which it operates.
• The program provides measured evidence of effectiveness.
• The program is cost effective, that is:
  1. measured evidence of effectiveness is greater than the resources being invested.
  2. program costs are in line with other programs with the same or similar outcomes.
  3. the program either:
     1. operates on revenues available to other districts or institutions; or
     2. if receiving special funding, has identified and has committed revenues to continue the program after special funding ends.
• The program offers students the full range of educational options including vocational-technical careers.
• The program meets the needs of and serves ALL students including:
  1. males and females;
  2. students who are members of minority groups;
  3. students with disabilities;
  4. students who are economically or academically disadvantaged;
  5. students with limited English proficiency; and
  6. students who are enrolled or potentially may enroll in vocational education programs.