Since humans change from the inside, it is more valuable for administrators to try to change themselves than to prescribe staff development for others. Principals can cooperate in self-development programs by participating in principals' centers being established around the country. (PGD)

Reports conclusions reached from the observation of inservice education efforts in three states and a number of federal projects as well as from a review of the literature. Discusses six characteristics of effective inservice programs, the persistent problems that impede program success, effective practices, and future issues. (Author/WD)

As part of the process of redefining institutional growth and vitality, the Dallas Community College District is attempting to become a "learning society," that is, an institution which is capable of on-going critical self-examination, which is process-oriented, and which encourages the development of new ideas. The major components…

Underscores the importance of the creative use of human resources for community colleges in times of fiscal constraint. Lists principles for and stages of management and faculty development programs. Cites examples of creative responses to budget cuts. Discusses the cyclic nature of lifelong learning. (DML)

The Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) program is designed meet the organization's needs by first meeting the needs of individuals. This document presents dialogue from three former participants of the LEAD program implemented in the Gwinnett County Public School System (Georgia). A vice-principal, principal, and teacher describe their…

It is time for the state of Georgia to adopt a policy mandating professors of reading education, state level bureaucrats, and district level reading supervisors overseeing reading programs to return to the classroom every three to five years for a designated period of service as reading teachers. Just as classroom teachers undergo inservice…

Asserts that an essential element in the school improvement process is the creation of a professional staff-development program. Outlines recent literature that offer guidelines for implementing these programs, and addresses program and participant evaluation. Contains 19 references. (VWC)

Planning change through faculty and administrative development is discussed. The development of a comprehensive faculty and administrative development program involves instructional, curricular, organizational, personal, and professional development. (Author/MLW)

A former educator who currently holds a management position in private industry relates perceptions of the differences between programs in education and business. Clients, content, and training processes of both settings are explored. (DF)

The great paradox of school reform, according to the author of this short speech, is that, on the one hand, states mandate that student performance must improve; on the other hand, states do not act to improve the performance of educators. Even when the policies are the most progressive and the standards of the state are of the highest quality,…

Expresses the importance of increasing the number of qualified faculty and administrators in community colleges. The University of North Texas is attempting to address this need by the development of the Bill J. Priest Center in Community College Education. The center's first goal is to establish an endowed chair. (TGO)

These proceedings begin with a history of the workshop series and a statement of the workshop's goals and purpose, specifically to examine issues related to graduate-level education as an extension staff development activity. A program overview and greetings precede the keynote address on the part graduate education can play in development of…

Tries to encourage teachers, principals, and others to strive to achieve authentic practices of teacher leadership and community building. Narrates the efforts of St. Patrick School in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada since 1996 to build a collaborative culture based on trust and good will so that the entire staff was transformed into a team of…

People are the most important resource in higher education, but allocation of resources and priorities do not reflect this reality. Individuals need developmental experiences that will prepare them for expanded roles. The major challenge is to make the workplace a place of leadership development as well as of continuous learning. (MLW)

Improving the quality of management is widely cited as one of the keys to school improvement. In the United Kingdom, the Teacher Training Agency (TTA) identifies the quality of management at the headteacher and middle-management levels as an essential area for development. This book supports the personal and professional development required for…