This article uses both theoretical knowledge and practical reality associated with the implementation of school improvement as data sources for determining what is desirable for staff development. (Authors)

Article gives nine guidelines plus a model of content organization for staff development. (GB)

The objective of this article is to define a model for school staff development that is founded on the principle of relevance. That model is CONSEL or Confrontation-Search Laboratory, originated at Xicom Communications Laboratory. (Authors/CB)

The Division of Program Research and Design is the driving force behind the Cincinnati Public Schools' change effort. Staffing this division is the focus of this article. (CB)

Paper presents a model designed to identify factors to be taken into account in effecting educational improvement within the context of schooling. (Author/CB)

Need for an administrative structure encouraging the flow of information from health science schools to the Center. (IR)

Objectives of professional training programs for preschool staff are discussed, with emphasis on the importance of the child's early years for his emotional, as well as physical development. (NH)

Before inservice teacher education programs in computer literacy begin, organizers should consider main objectives, who should become involved, and how much hardware should be purchased and utilized. Tips for running a better workshop and Part I of an eight-part staff development series workshop for computer literacy, including hand-outs, are…

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)

A survey of 84 day care programs compared staff who participated in child abuse intervention and prevention activities with those who did not. No differences were found on intervention activities, but staff in the trained group were significantly more involved in prevention and high risk referral. (CL)

Discusses the history and the changing role of further education. Describes the challenges faced now, particularly preparing school leavers for work when industry is in a state of radical flux. Other problems are finances and professional staff development. (JOW)

The South Australia College of Advanced Education undertook a staff development program for industrial trainers in Papua New Guinea, 2,500 miles from the college. The program used individualized instructional modules based upon principles of performance-based teacher education. While this was its strength, lack of resources and distance between…

Describes a program for professional improvement in which head, senior, and junior staff of primary schools cooperate in the production of a school development plan. (RH)