Discusses the importance of staff development as reflected in the literature and describes the role of the chief student affairs officer. Presents a systematic process for designing and implementing staff development programs and identifies some obstacles to successful efforts. (JAC)

The Basic Skills Improvement Program, adapted from a resource program model, serves learning problem adults unable to benefit from traditional adult education. Participants are evaluated through an interdisciplinary approach, and a short-term small group instructional program is designed for them. (CL)

Presents a general model for burnout workshops for alcoholism counselors, designed to involve counselors in a sequence of activities for coping adaptively. Data concerning the level and symptoms of burnout among counselors are provided. Suggestions for planning and leading a workshop are discussed. (JAC)

A broad conceptual framework is presented as a tool to guide researchers toward identification and development of variables in policy implementation studies. Concepts for developing variables to measure the "amount" of implementation and variables to identify the aspects of policy that need to be incorporated in a study are discussed.…

Offers a model of teaching improvement which rests on the assumption that if college faculty are to make meaningful changes in undergraduate learning environments, these changes must be made in response to some of the developmental and learning characteristics of their undergraduate students. Four references are listed. (Author/FM)

Traces the evolution of current definitions of the gifted and talented. Examines a model of assessment, and presents steps in the selection of students for a gifted and talented program. (CT)

Reviews previous work in training observers for collecting observational counseling data. Outlines a nine-step Systematic Rater Training Model, which includes overview and contract, concept presentation, stimulation, modeling, passive discrimination, active discrimination, production, transfer of training to performance, and ongoing evaluation.…

The article calls attention to the fact that one of the ironies of P.L. 94-142 is the constraining effect of the regulations developed to implement the law. A combination resource room and self- contained class are described as one alternative to strict adherence to the Deno Cascade model. (Author)

A masters-level social work curriculum integrating gerontological knowledge, clinical knowledge, clinical experience, and aimed at developing a task-centered model for work with the elderly is described and discussed. Questions remain about which adaptations to the model are most effective, but student preparation for this work has improved. (MSE)

Five articles in the special issue on local school mainstreaming focus on models and guidelines. Topics addressed include promoting peer acceptance and mainstreaming emotionally disturbed students in rural areas. For related material, see EC 133 674. (CL)

Examines the background of external degree programs in Germany and proposes a model that includes a critical discussion of various organizational forms for teaching university courses at a distance. (Author/IRT)

Sound approaches to needs assessment can assist practitioners in using resources effectively to improve program decision making. An analysis of uses of the term needs assessment provides the basis for discussing purposes and strategies. Following a critique of major approaches, practical suggestions are offered for conducting needs assessment…

Describes the long-term economic and demographic forecast from recent long-term computer global models, discusses their relevance and limitations with regard to educational policy, and suggests a computable quantitative framework designed to overcome criticisms of current models. (Author/CMV)

A model is presented for conducting follow-up studies of preservice and inservice teacher training. (JD)

Discusses four approaches to assessing training effectiveness and efficiency: resource requirement models, life cycle models, benefits models, and productivity models. Examines different ways of addressing the cost/benefits issue which could be useful in a particular training situation. Each model is analyzed in detail. (CT)