Program managers frequently put staff training near the top of their lists of ongoing challenges. The mix of diverse, complex training needs in many programs means managers may be responsible for orienting new staff, implementing new administrative procedures, or facilitating steps toward long-term program improvement. The greatest underlying…

This manual is designed to provide assistance to Head Start grantees and training institutions involved in the administration of Child Development Associate (CDA) training programs. Specifically, the manual is intended to (1) provide basic information on the CDA training program as well as an overview of basic program features and administrative…

Interactive research in the area of staff development at the building site level has been conducted recently by the Research and Development Center of the University of Texas, Austin. In this research study staff developers, principals, and resource teachers are given training, research information, and implementation strategies to improve…