Describes the philosophy supporting the model, the program objectives, activities, staffing and governance, and evaluation of a field-based program for professional development. The article suggests the implications for staff development and strategies for implementing the model. (GLR)

This article describes a collaborative public school-university project that provided telecommunications training to elementary teachers and students. Project development, implementation, and evaluation are briefly discussed. The staff development model which was utilized is described, and recommendations are made for future telecommunications…

A Colorado school district collaborated with local university personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate a staff development program addressing instructional improvement. The project trained upper elementary and junior high teachers in content area reading instruction and provided follow-up coaching as they implemented the new strategies. (SM)