Notes that some companies have begun setting up formal mentoring programs, matching junior managers with compatible seasoned veterans. Looks at what various companies are doing in the area of mentoring and formulates four key questions to ask when setting up a mentoring program. (NB)

Translates some beliefs of Invitational Education, a self-concept view of human relations, into a framework of supervisory activities that facilitate the coordination of counseling services and promote the professional development of counselors. (Author)

Developed a noncredit course for entering master's level counseling students: "Seminar on Personal/Professional Growth, Development and Integration." Shared specific information, then participants cooperatively developed a general format for the support group. Pre-post questionnaires indicated that the students were accepting of the…

The article discusses the benefits of teacher leader programs and outlines a schemata for a program of professional development for teacher leaders. The knowledge domain of a teacher leader program, such as local district needs and interpersonal development, is described. (JL)

The author gives a historical overview of nurse practitioner (NP) education. Information is included on the educational levels of nurse practitioner programs, curriculum design, types of faculty used in these programs, and clinical practice policies. (CH)

Presents a model for upgrading school psychology practice in a state by raising the level of entry for school psychology certification. Discusses the plan to permit those who do not meet the revised standards to participate in a field-based program. Presents the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. (Author)

This professional development program is designed to assist managers and professionals in meeting job demands while maintaining individual skill and expertise. This volume contains an introduction to the program, developed by the Prairie View, Kansas, Mental Health Center, and is divided into three sections. The first section describes the program…

This paper reviews the foundations, trends, and issues in the professional development of student personnel workers and the potential impact of that development on the Division of Student Affairs. The history of professional development arising from the application of management techniques to school systems, and for faculty and administrator…

This workbook provides a model for mental health professionals to use in developing and implementing a plan for their self-directed job-related learning and skill enhancement. The materials describe techniques for mastering a specific body of knowledge. Questionnaires are provided to help the user organize individual needs and goals; suggestions…