Toward a community career system program evaluation framework

This article presents a framework to guide evaluation activities for school and community programs that attempt to improve career development outcomes for students K-16. Three essential components to this framework are discus sed: (a) a comprehensive career development model for students K-16, (b) a framework to identify post-high school outcomes for students, and (c) a pro gram evaluation strategy to address the diverse needs of local communities. The authors hope to engage counselors, career development researchers, and policymakers in a collaborative effort to implement practices and policies that effectively meet the post-high school transition needs of all student s.