The author states that education is the primary delivery system for the labor market but that there still exists a need for a comprehensive community-based education-work program. He describes the industry-education council concept providing system-wide linkages between educational and community resources and discusses industry-education council…

Effective staff development programs are the primary vehicle for improving schools and increasing student learning. Such programs would be school-based, be designed to meet the needs of both school and staff, use both internal and external resources, and be shaped by the needs of the participants at the school site. (JN)

A staff development program that conceptualizes the teacher as "executive," or manager of time factors, curriculum, and instruction would help teachers to deal with the complexities inherent in the modern elementary school classroom. (CJ)

The director of the Office of Staff Development of the California State Department of Education briefly reviews research on principals' and teachers' changing needs for in-service training and current California efforts in staff development, including the role of his own office. A list of office publications is appended. (SJL)

Governing boards or their Trustee Committees should identify, cultivate, and recruit prospective trustees; annually evaluate the board and its members; and nominate officers and other committee members. A model form that can be used to evaluate individual trustees is offered. (Author/JMD)

The author points out the role conflict for teachers and principals who are expected to be both good managers and sensitive teachers, and discusses seven elements which should be present in successful faculty development programs. (KC)

Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that pertain to office management are summarized including: calendars; commencement procedures; publications; records; registration; reports; scheduling; staffing; testing; transcripts; and certificates. Names and addresses of conference…

Describes a model to illustrate the range of beliefs that mathematics teachers may hold about how mathematics should be taught. The model explored relates philosophy and beliefs through a study of the literature. Concludes that faculty development is one way to change beliefs and break the cycle that perpetuates the traditional approach to…

Argues that schools are putting all their money into hardware and software and neglecting needed staff development programs for technology use. Examines reasons for this neglect, problems with legislative pressures, the importance of planning, and models for effective training programs. (AEF)

This article is an annotated bibliography of research related to school library media programs found from ERIC and Dissertation Abstracts in 1996-97. Areas of research include reading, roles and relationships, intellectual freedom and social responsibilities, information literacy, staff development, and student achievement. (PEN)

Describes technology workshops developed for school faculty by university students. Discusses the initial teacher/administrator visit and survey; design of the workshop, which includes basic software applications, general PC knowledge, and technology integration; workshop evaluation; students' presentation of workshop design and results to their…

Discusses six suggestions to support teachers and administrators who experiment with different ways of meeting a diversity of learning needs: curricular congruence, special education teacher as team teacher, volunteers and paraprofessionals, instructional resources, class size, and staff development. Discusses why such support is vital. (SR)

Discusses how to create successful internships between businesses, schools, and students. Describes benefits, including staff development opportunities, recruitment and placement opportunities, and career decision support; investments, including planning, resource demands, and self-esteem; and strategies for success, including realistic…

Designed by the National Foundation for the Improvement of education, Bill Gates's The Road Ahead Program features extensive Internet access for all students and teacher opportunities to work with networks and multimedia technologies. Each school in the 22 participating communities is paired with a community organization. Staff development should…

This article provides school personnel with considerations for facilitating the successful management of students who are technology-dependent in the classroom and school environment. Guidelines based on student needs, instructional strategies, staff training, and organization of the physical environment are provided. (Author/PB)