Offers nine suggestions to help program chairpersons plan successful programs for professional meetings: clearly understand the organization's purposes and objectives, choose an annual site, experiment with times, announce meetings well in advance, plan various formats, plan for long-term professional development, expect the unexpected, use local…

Discusses the importance of values education programs in the public schools, with some emphasis on the program in the Baltimore County Public Schools. The article cites authorities from other school districts, higher education, and educational associations, noting the important role of staff development and community involvement. (SM)