This article outlines a plan for involving the community in the orientation of beginning teachers. Better rapport and a reduced number of first-year teacher dropouts are two of the plan's benefits. (Editor)

New faculty members participated in a seminar that provided them with opportunities to meet peers and more experienced faculty, become acquainted with their institution's philosophy of education, learn about effective methods of instruction, and improve their teaching effectiveness. (WM)

Eleven articles focus on issues surrounding employer investment in training in Britain. Topics include employee induction, flexible lifelong learning, workplace learning partnerships, retention through training, management development, cooperation with competitors, technician career paths to management, online learning in small businesses, and…

A new position always requires an adjustment period. No matter how much assistance staff members provide to the new principal, it helps to have a guide book that includes budget information, memos, charts, descriptions, staff information, grade-reporting procedures, data-processing calendars, disciplinary procedures, and any other information…

Describes an adventure-based initial tutor training program designed to promote effective teamwork and enhance organizational ability. Notes that an added advantage of the outdoor activity is that it renews the importance of principles that have always made writing centers effective by metaphorically echoing the mental challenges of writing…

Discusses the need for reference desk orientation for newly hired or reassigned librarians and presents an outline of a suggested orientation program. Orientation conducted by a supervisor is discussed, practical and philosophical aspects of reference service are addressed, and written materials that support the training are recommended. (nine…

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)