The "Essentials of Best Practice in Professional Development for Sustained Change Model" is based on recent research in professional development, adult learning theory, shared leadership, effective schools, and the change process. The model views increased student learning as the goal; schools as the unit of change; professional…

Discusses two current monograph publications that provide frameworks for adult learning approaches that stress active, participatory, and reflective learning experiences for early care and education professionals, in an effort to eliminate passive learning by adults. A constructivist teacher-education approach is drawn from both works. (SD)

A one-semester course in urban school district leadership is presented that links the principal, central office administration, and the school superintendent in a leadership triad. Issues of administrator education are explored in the context of the lack of focus on urban education in most teacher and administrator training. (SLD)

Summarizes the action plan and final recommendations of the Association of School Business Officials International's (ASBO) Technology Task Force. Also highlights the findings of surveys completed by all ASBO Committee leaders, a sample of general members, and the officers of ASBO's affiliates. A list of task force members is included. (LMI)

Presents proceedings from a conference cosponsored by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing and the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. Twenty-four professionals developed goals to provide direction for the profession, identifying internal and external actions to move health education into a significant role…

Traces key aspects of the primary mentoring experiences of senior women student affairs professionals (N=40) from graduate student status to entry level professionals, and then as senior professionals mentoring others. Findings supported previous studies on mentoring. Discusses implications of same-sex mentoring, and recommends further research in…

Studied mid-level administrators to ascertain the importance of particular management skills and administrators' self-perceived need for further development of these skills. Personnel management and leadership skills were rated the most important, yet respondents expressed a need for further development only in the area of fiscal management,…

Presents a format for case conceptualization to fill gaps in the literature on the preparation of counselors. The format fosters the systematic collection and integration of clinical data and is intended to complement training in counseling techniques. Model should aid counselors' collection and integration of data. (RJM)

Examines some of the factors affecting the participation of librarians in professional development activities. Reference librarians working in large urban public libraries in Ontario were surveyed. Data on participation in formal and informal learning activities, together with information about their perceptions of their libraries' environment…

Describes the Web site, "History Matters," by focusing on each of the site's separate sections. Explains that "History Matters" offers links to Web sites, primary sources, information on teaching resources for social studies teachers, and links teachers to experts in the social studies field and to other professional development materials. (CMK)

Describes a set of clinical supervisory practices used with preservice teachers engaged in a semester-long internship at a Professional Development School site under an alternative supervision mode. Interns work with a team of experienced mentors on-site that is immediately available for help. This model can provide improved professional…

Reviews the demographic characteristics of Latinos in higher education, arguing that educational institutions must commit to achieving multiculturalism in curricula and pluralism in administrative structures. Describes the approach of Hostos Community College (New York), providing bilingual instruction and professional development. Highlights…

Long-term research in three countries suggests that a teacher's interpersonal skills are crucial to creating and maintaining a positive working environment. Describes the Questionnaire for Teacher Interaction, a measurement to determine how well teachers communicate with their students. Describes how effective teachers solidify relations with…

Examines the concept of professional development for librarians. Topics include lifelong learning; continuing education to learn new techniques and to develop special skills; conferences, workshops, institutes, and seminars; transfer of training; adult learning; and an example of an institute for professional development. (LRW)

Describes a study that examined the professional information needs of rural secondary school teachers in New South Wales (Australia). Concludes that teacher librarians have a pivotal role in meeting information needs, and that computer networks provide a means of overcoming the teachers' professional and geographical isolation. (LRW)