Describes results of a national study designed to determine both the perceived importance and the current practices of ongoing effective staff development programs. Results concern needs assessment, teacher involvement in planning, staff development objectives, administration of staff development activities, and follow-up and evaluation…

A study assessing teacher workshops in central Missouri revealed little teacher involvement in planning and implementation of in-service programs for teachers. While teachers' views of the most important topics coincided with those offered in workshops, teachers also had additional ideas for topics not offered. Only half the teachers studied found…

Consists of two articles delineating (1) the role of the monitor of a major personnel training project and (2) the impact of personnel training on entrepreneurial advancement. The author monitored a project at an industrial firm in Finland and draws on this experience. (CH)

The authors offer career development principles, outline the processes in a career development workshop, and discuss measures being taken by a number of companies. (CH)

The article describes the implementation and components of a program to train direct care staff working on community adjustment of developmentally disabled persons. Developed in response to local needs and respresenting an ongoing collaborative effort, the program also illustrates the role of the University Affiliated Facility in promoting…

Presents six steps that two-year institutions should take when involved in an education-industry partnership: monitor the environment continually to determine emerging needs; respond to emerging needs with prompt flexibility; innovate continually to increase responsive capacity; renew staff to encourage innovation; produce effectively and…

Describes a program in a Colorado school district that offers research grants to master teachers for projects that help solve school system problems or that disseminate teaching ideas and techniques to colleagues. Funded projects include inservice workshops for teachers and preparation of teaching aids or classroom materials. (TE)

A computer training model for school personnel can be divided into several phases that meet a district's goal of decentralizing the computerized administrative and instructional support system. Training involves such considerations as cost and job description revisions. (CJH)

Discusses staff development for effective teachers and principals and describes a staff development program implemented in Jackson, Mississippi, which resulted in improved student achievement. (GC)

This study examined the long-term effects of providing a research-based approach to classroom management. Results indicate programs can be successful given sufficient motivation to develop effective classroom groups, personal experience of the benefits of cooperative learning, and continuation of teacher support groups during implementation.…

Describes how writing faculty at an eastern state college recruit, train, and offer professional support to volunteer basic writing instructors. (HTH)

Presents the curriculum development work with which the English department at John Therry High School (New South Wales) has been involved, exploring five aspects of the project: (1) why the project was undertaken, (2) what the project is, (3) how the project worked, (4) the reality of the project, and (5) implications of the project. (HOD)

A new staff development model postulates that teachers' beliefs and attitudes change as a result of changes in learning results, which in turn stem from changed classroom practices. Evidence supporting this model is summarized, and implications for staff development practice are discussed. (MCG)

Describes the 4Mat System, an instructional plan adapted to diverse learning styles, and suggests ways for teachers to use the system. Includes seven recommendations for staff development. (MCG)

Outlines an innovative district-wide staff development program that improved morale, lessened the teacher burnout rate, and saved the district money. (MD)