Vocational Preparatory Instruction

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• Vocational Preparatory Instruction

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What is VPI?

• Vocational Preparatory Instruction is a
  self-paced instructional program for students in
  career (vocational) education such as
  Corrections, Practical Nursing, Allied Health,
  Law Enforcement, Computer Repair, etc.
• It provides instruction in reading, mathematics,
  language arts, workforce readiness
  (employability), and study skills.
• VPI is beneficial to students enrolled in career
  (vocational) education programs who have not met
  basic entry/exit level test requirements or need
  to raise their basic skills levels.

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What Happens After Enrollment in VPI?

• Students are interviewed to determine the areas
  of study they need and to identify their
  individual goals. For certificate programs,
  they take the Test of Adult Basic Education
  (TABE) in the required areas.
• Based on the test results and/or consultation
  with the student, a course of study is
  prescribed. Students may register for one or more
  VPI courses depending on their identified needs.

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The Way VPI Works

• VPI uses a programmed, diagnostic/prescriptive
  approach.
• Students receive immediate feedback on their
  progress, and there is always someone available
  to answer questions.
• All materials are self-paced and targeted to
  student needs and learning styles.

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The VPI Courses

• VPI0100 Reading
• VPI0200 Mathematics
• VPI0300 - Language
• Workforce readiness (employability instruction)
  is incorporated into the reading, math and
  language arts courses.
• As of January, 2009, VPI courses will change to 0
  credit hours (currently, each course is 1
  vocational credit).

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VPI Components

• Reading Comprehension covers skills such as
  recalling information, main ideas, inferences
• Mathematics covers basic computation and
  concepts and applications
• Language covers sentence structure, grammar and
  mechanics
• After successfully completing these courses,
  students should have mastered the objectives
  stated in the VPI curriculum frameworks and
  standards, available on the Florida Department of
  Education's Division of Workforce Development web
  site.

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Other Areas of VPI Support

• Workforce Skills - Provides students with basic
  criteria for increasing their employability. The
  VPI Workforce Readiness Skills Checklist
  summarizes the areas covered and materials
  available.
• Study Skills helps students hone skills such as
  test taking, utilizing resources, time
  management, etc.

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Other Services and Resources Offered in VPI

• One-on-one Tutoring for required courses (beyond
  basic skills) for students enrolled in career
  (vocational) education programs
• Mini-workshops on workforce readiness
  (employability) and study skills in addition to
  other specific topics. These can be held in the
  Academic Support Center or in the classroom.

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Other Facets of VPI

• Jump Start VPI provides math instruction for
  pre-nursing students participating in the Jump
  Start nursing preparation program.
• Providing specific remediation for nursing
  students in math and reading areas.
• Providing newly created materials for specific
  programs covering specific skills.

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Other Facets of VPI

• Providing writing remediation for law enforcement
  recruits to help with report writing.
• Providing anatomical models for health related
  courses.
• Holding workshops on basic math and reading
  skills for Fresh Start students.

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The Role of VPI

• VPI is the academic support system for the
  vocational classes at Daytona State College.
• Combined with the other services of the Academic
  Support Center, we provide students with the
  tools needed to succeed in their coursework and
  beyond.