Researchers across management fields continue to recognize the importance of conducting research that matters to practitioners (e.g., Nowicki & Rosse, 2001; Ford, Duncan, Bedeian, Ginter, Rousculp, & Adams, 2003) yet continue to point out the schism that exists between needs of practitioners and research interests of academics. This paper…

For many administrators, the task of providing meaningful and timely inservice training for classroom and school safety is difficult. Staff development time is a scarce commodity in today's education environment; therefore, most inservice activities for faculty members center on academic issues. But during an emergency or crisis, a lack of…

This kit contains a recipe book and various separately published materials to train food service staff in implementing the new breakfast and lunch menus from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A training manual provides background information on recipe selection, development, and testing; orients staff to the recipe format; explains and…

This study examined one form of organizational socialization, the new employee orientation program, to determine whether such organizational efforts would increase levels of organizational identification and employee perceptions of job satisfaction when employees underwent such a program. An alternative model was tested to ascertain whether or not…

This is a manual designed to accompany staff development sessions in which research and evaluation personnel will discuss key areas with administrators, evaluators in schools, and area office personnel. Forms and methods for assessment and reporting of pupils' progress in a local school's instructional program are illustrated. The state…

This proposal is a plan to involve undergraduate participation in major educational issues which would be constructive for the development of an alternative school program. The summer period is envisioned as the crucial development period for the undergraduates and the design phase for the alternative school. In September, leadership training…

The second of six volumes on leadership training for noncommissioned Army officers (NCOs) this document contains a resume of Task NCO; a briefing on the NCO leader preparation course; a synopsis of three films; a program of instruction for the leadership committee; and the proposed schedule for the leadership preparation committeeman course. (See…

To improve communications within the school system, a set of guidelines explains the rationale and procedures for an effective internal information network. Such a network should provide (1) information that is forthright and correct, (2) a continuous flow of information, (3) feedback, and (4) the use of many media, using channels best suited to…

This report contains conference presentations on various year-round education programs around the nation. Other presentations discuss year-round education in the urban setting, the role of accrediting associations in year-round education, and a symposium on staff training for year-round education. (JF)

Tells how a few members of each upcoming yearbook staff at Indiana State University attend a yearbook workshop at another university during the summer and then present a workshop for other staff members. Includes the outline sheet used for the "home" workshop. (GW)

Describes a family living and sex education program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Discusses program's four components: program planning with staff, meeting with parents, classroom instruction, and evaluation. Curriculum content and children's questions generated by the program are also discussed. (HS)

Discusses three critical areas of the supervisory function -- curriculum reconstruction, staff development, and humane environment. (JF)

Described in this article are the unique staffing needs of alternative schools and the use of job candidates' personal choice in selecting staff members. (Editor)

To avoid the dehumanization that can result from too much emphasis on efficiency alone, PPBS must conform with the pre-existing school environment, with its personal, political, social, and economic dimensions. (Editor)