An institutional research/planning office's attempt to deal with the professional development needs of its staff is described. The objective was to broaden and develop the knowledge base and technical skills of the office as a whole, as well as to benefit individuals. A unique aspect of the program was the development of an in-office training…

This report describes and evaluates efforts to enhance school districts' capacity to implement and institutionalize the monitoring and management system for an instructional leadership program called Achievement Directed Leadership (ADL). Chapter one introduces the report's methodology, limitations, and structure. Chapter two first states the…

This report analyzes and documents the ways that existing educational service systems have successfully modified their roles in order to improve school-to-adult-life transition services for students with disabilities. The report is based on findings from development of a model cooperative transition services system, which revealed that new roles…

This paper explores recent research, current practices, and implications for the future development of job placement programs in vocational education. An introduction views the relationship of job placement programs to vocational education and the importance of continual research in this area in light of three factors: responsibility for job…

This handbook presents the key components of an urban home-based tutoring program for adults. It updates information contained in the fiscal year 1983 handbook. Section 1 answers questions regarding what home-based tutoring is, the need, the population served, curriculum design, special clients (mentally retarded, General Educational Development…

The Data-Based Staff Development Program is an integral feature of the Adaptive Learning Environments Model (ALEM), an educational program developed to provide basic skills learning experiences that are adaptive to the individual learning needs of students. The Data-Based Staff Development Program was designed to assist school personnel…

In consonance with its goal of improving research library performance through assisted self-study, information gathering and dissemination, staff training and development programs, and consultation services, the Office of Management Studies reports highlights of its activities in the Academic Library Program, the Academic Library Public Service…

One of a series of papers describing a collaborative educational change effort involving the Jefferson County, Colorado Public Schools, and the Texas Research and Development Center, this paper describes the design and implementation of a concerns-based staff development plan for the purpose of supporting the implementation of a revised science…

This resource guide contains a selection of examples and exhibits concerning different aspects of planning for inservice teacher education. The exhibits were taken from four pilot studies developed by the Teacher Corps. The major activities described are group problem solving, establishment of guidelines for development of an inservice program,…

The organizational structure of this manual parallels the evolutionary stages in school improvement--needs assessment, planning, implementation, and outcomes. The manual provides procedures for data-based management and includes within each section, sample instruments, data collection and analyses procedures, and questions for decision-making. The…

Many students with disabilities require testing accommodations in order to participate in testing programs on an equal basis with their nondisabled peers. Such accommodations provide students with the ability to demonstrate mastery of skills and attainment of knowledge without being limited or unfairly restricted due to the effects of a…

A staff development program at California State University at Long Beach trains faculty and other personnel to participate in earthquake-related search and rescue operations on campus if needed. Vendor-trained staff members prepared a campus training program in emergency operations, fire suppression and protection, casualty assessment, urban…

Describes the experience of a conservative, suburban school system making the change from traditional classroom instruction to more developmentally appropriate practices. Discusses the planning and implementation process, focusing particularly on the issues of skills acquisition, assessment, staff development, and parent involvement. (TJQ)

A survey of 160 colleges and universities at various stages of total quality management implementation found 5 key challenges to successful implementation: changes in organizational culture, obtaining senior leadership commitment, gaining faculty support, finding implementation time in already busy schedules, and cost and time required for staff…

This guide provides information and guidelines to community college personnel who are administering and coordinating programs designed to prepare paraprofessionals to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in community settings. The guide is specifically for individuals managing the "Paraprofessional Curriculum for Community…