A review of research covering the preparation and knowledge of college and university trained teachers of reading in elementary and secondary schools. (Editor)

Teaching has high aspiration for professional status. Many of the characteristics of a profession are typical of teaching. However, there is little that a teacher must know, or do, or have as a characteristic apart from knowledge of subject matter which he teaches. (Author)

This research points out the need for training programs to upgrade the knowledge of part-time teachers in regard to educational functions. (GB)

A report drafted for the Rhetoric Executive Committee, University of Iowa. (Author/RD)

Twelve writers have contributed to this 30 page bulletin concerning contemporary problems of teacher education. (JS)

Presents a format for conducting effective training workshops using socioprocess groups as the specific training modality. The inservice program for juvenile court workers was designed to develop awareness of the basic principles of interpersonal relationships and to develop skills in using them. (JAC)

Describes national survey results of rehabilitation educators' perceptions of their knowledge adequacies and training needs. Findings showed that educators rated their knowledge adequacy high and their need for inservice training low. There was no significant relationship between willingness to attend inservice training and knowledge adequacy.…

Discusses providing specialized technical writing courses for employees of government institutions and corporations. Includes suggestions for making contacts, developing and gathering materials, course plans and content, and presentation style. (HTH)

A time management training program is described for use by public school special service providers (e.g., psychologists, specialists) to allocate adequate amounts of time to individualized education program planning and evaluation. A formative evaluation of the application of the approach in a public school district is described. (Author)

Reports a program in which in-service training in rational-behavioral group counseling was delivered to "front-line" Bureau of Prisons staff by institution psychologists and consultants from the local community. Training focused on conducting time-limited, structured groups. (Author)

This study assessed the continuing education needs of 830 leisure services practitioners in Wisconsin. Analyses provide information regarding similarities and differences among leisure services professionals. Demographic characteristics, continuing education needs, interests, participation, and attitudes toward continuing education are discussed.…

Continued effective enforcement of civil rights laws by government agencies depends upon the success of survival strategies aimed at easing the problems of antiregulatory sentiments, economic stagnation, and agency mismanagement. Strategies include staff training and accountability for minimum performance standards, cost efficiency, and…