A professional learning plan is the navigation system for the comprehensive professional learning system. Professional learning plans establish short- and long-term guidance for professional learning and its implementation. This workbook offers information and tools to walk educators through seven planning steps--from data analysis, to setting…

This article discusses the results of a school of social work survey assessing the geriatric training needs of social workers and other professionals in aging and the need for a gerontology practitioner's continuing education (CE) certificate program. A total of 391 professionals, the majority of whom were social workers, participated in an online…

The report describes Maryland's plan for a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), as mandated by P.L. 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Procedures are outlined by which local education agency personnel can request assistance in inservice training. A discussion of needs assessment procedures includes tables on…

A study was done to: (1) classify competencies needed by training and development specialists in the field of professional education; (2) identify the competencies most important to a postsecondary education program; and (3) identify the backgrounds and personnel characteristics of training specialists. Recommendations were made for a broad-based…

This is the report of a 1990 review of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies programs at the University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), and Florida International University (FIU). Among the conclusions are that these programs are essential to the lifestyle of Florida residents and the continued economic growth of the state.…

The Maryland Community Service and Continuing Education (CS/CE) project for strengthening CS/CE programs aimed: (1) to provide a continuing process for inservice training and development of personnel engaged in CS/CE; (2) to establish and maintain mechanisms for communication and cooperation among those involved in Maryland's CS/CE programs; and…

The document summarizes proceedings of the working institute which focused on bilingual special education in the areas of training, research, and project management. An initial section contains general session papers with the following titles and authors: "Clarification of Past and Future Bilingual Special Education Training Needs and the…

The Occupational Therapy Independent Living Skills (Transition) Program was established to serve students with severe behavioral, learning, and physical disabilities and to serve as a setting for occupational therapist training in transition programming. This manual describes this model pupil personnel training program, which prepares occupational…

A study determined the learning needs of office oncology nurses (n=290)as a critical first step in planning education programs. Participants ranked cancer-care topics similarly, regardless of age, background, or experience. The highest-ranked needs were clustered in the areas of cancer nursing practice, major cancers, and cancer treatment.…

The School Improvement Process introduced by this Personalized Activity Kit (PAK) is designed specifically to help solve educational problems and to improve the quality of educational experiences provided for the learner through comprehensive planning and managed change. It is based on the scientific problem-solving method. The five stages of the…

The Lifelong Learning Center for the 21st Century was proposed to provide personal renewal and technical training for employees at a major United States automotive manufacturing company when it implemented a new, computer-based Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining, robotics, and high technology facility. The employees needed training for…

A survey of 4,300 physicians received 1,014 responses showing that family physicians preferred local continuing medical education programs and minicourses. Specialists and institutional practitioners did not mind travel or multiday programs. Less experienced physicians favored more personalized marketing approaches. (SK)

Plans for the development of The East African Examinations Council (EAEC) are outlined and the feasibility of long-range technical assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) is discussed. The EAEC was established in 1967 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Its purpose is to conduct within East Africa the academic, technical,…

Phone interviews explored the attitudes of 27 course directors regarding continuing medical education (CME) needs. The action-reflection practitioner-inquiry method involved physicians and CME leadership in joint discourse for planning CME programs. (Author/JOW)

This article identifies challenges to incorporating occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy into early childhood programs under Parts B and H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Challenges include transforming traditional medical model services, meeting the need for qualified personnel, and adequately preparing…