Examines the characteristics of a sound and effective writing workshop program and discusses steps for planning such a workshop. (HTH)

Staff development workshops conducted by library media specialists can assist teachers to integrate information literacy skills and technology into their curricula. Guidelines are presented on the planning and implementation of such workshops.

The third in a series of position papers regarding deinstitutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities in Ohio, the paper addresses future directions in adult services. Basic planning principles guiding the delivery of services are briefly reviewed, followed by a list of five objectives of adult programs. The next section…

The report describes the planning and implementation of a 12 month longitudinal approach to establishing linkages between agencies serving the vocational needs of handicapped persons in New Jersey. Plans called for a statewide workshop with regional leaders followed by regional workshops with local leaders. Planning steps included selection of…

In this article, the authors relate how they, as two Black, female graduate students and educators, discovered racial self-negation and internalized racial hatred within themselves. Through designing and facilitating a workshop exploring the word "nigger," they concluded that internalized oppression stymied their growth as people and scholars, and…

Based on 10 years of doing inservice programs and other presentations in schools, the author offers several suggestions for giving an inservice presentation. (HOD)

With an increased need for managerial professional development, seminars and workshops for improving supervisory, managerial, and executive performance have been developed. Some experiences from the Center for Executive Development at Southern Colorado's School of Business are described. (Author/MLW)

Argues that faculty writing groups are the single most effective way to change faculty attitudes about writing and to build support for writing across the curriculum. Discusses challenges facing colleges or universities that decide to develop a writing program across the disciplines. (RS)

The authors present a step-by-step approach to a phased-in career development model to help develop, restructure, evaluate, and implement a program. Steps include: examine existing practices; sell top management; communicate corporate philosophy; integrate the program; design workshops; and evaluate. (CT)

This issue contains six articles, reports, and essays on planning and organizing nonformal education in the Asian-South Pacific area. A chapter reprinted from "Planning Nonformal Education" discusses the need for planning, past efforts, and five steps in a strategy suggested for planning locally-oriented and target-specific nonformal…

The establishment of university microcomputer services for the public has at least two purposes: the promotion of the image of the institution with widely diverse groups and the maximization of the university's capital investment. The first step in planning to serve the public is to undertake a needs assessment by locating target populations…

This paper presents suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of intensive language workshops designed to upgrade and reinforce the language skills of high school foreign language teachers. Once the decision has been made to organize a workshop, the following steps might be taken: identifying the range of needs and interests of the…

Current inservice programs are criticized on the grounds that they do not achieve the objective of improving teachers' mastery of their subjects. It is suggested that these programs can be improved by increasing professional communication between teachers, providing more assistance from specialized consultants, increasing teacher participation in…

The position statement of the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) addresses issues in the design and delivery of programs for persons with mental retardation. An introductory section presents basic principles and philosophies underlying services, including integration, human rights, equal rights, normalization, and the developmental model.…

Explains how law-related education can be taught at the elementary level and how and why a law-related education program ought to be instituted; answers criticisms of law-related education. (JM)