Describes a cultural awareness project designed to help children in primary schools in Denmark learn about daily life and problems in other nations. Topics discussed include project objectives, activities, and evaluation. (DB)

New Medicare regulations will soon mandate upgrading of laboratory technicians' knowledge and skills; a Colorado demonstration project responded successfully to the needs of small-town and rural technicians with a creative approach (now being bought and used by others) and circuit-flying instructors. (AJ)

Describes a study designed to identify the specific needs (as identified by administrators and charge nurses) of nurses' aides and to determine the appropriateness for inclusion in an inservice training program. (WL)

This paper describes a year-long staff development program to improve the evaluation skills of 77 district program coordinators. Results suggest that training, based on the Purdue Three-Stage Model, was effective in helping coordinators become more skilled program evaluators. Implications for program evaluation, personnel development, and outcomes…

An informal survey of 71 teachers of the gifted participating in an in-service course on gifted education suggested that many teachers had goals and experiences related to multicultural curricula for gifted children. Through the survey, teachers also identified obstacles they encountered in implementing multicultural activities and benefits they…

The development and operation of the Peer Assisted Leadership training program for principals are reviewed. The types of effects and the efficacy of this approach are described. (21 references) (SI)

The paper presents a case study illustrating approaches used to teach the facilitators of a 27-year-old woman with severe cognitive disabilities. Facilitator instruction involved a general inservice, participation in the assessment and goal setting process, individual instruction in interaction strategies, and followup instruction to review goals…

Reports the outcomes of a 16-month leadership training program for Head Start teachers and directors. Based on pre- and posttraining measures, documents the outcomes related to (1) participants' level of perceived competence; (2) the quality of teaching practices in participants' classrooms; and (3) the quality of work life for participants at…

This indepth study of four year olds' experiences in five British schools (two nursery and three primary) indicates that, in primary schools, quality provision depends partly on local education authority admission policies and school resource allocation levels. (MLH)

Describes project that tried to access "hard-to-reach" rural K-8 teachers for inservice science education. Program involved teachers teaching teachers and training sessions for principals. Authors conclude from a pretest/posttest that project helped teachers develop increased confidence in their teaching, yet did not significantly impact…

Highlights four competency areas that are needed by school counselors to be effective in the role of consultant to parents, teachers, and administrators. Presents an inventory that will allow counselors to assess their awareness of some of the issues and competencies required for successful school consultation. Explores implications for in-service…

A survey of middle-level teachers in rural and remote South Dakota schools found that teachers generally supported middle-school concepts but felt professionally isolated and limited by scarce resources. Principals can help by providing inservice education and staff development, alternative scheduling for increased collaboration, and encouragement…

Describes a study of the appropriate major and professional development needs for community college counselors, highlighting survey responses from counselor educators, student services co-workers, and Oregon community college counselors. Presents findings concerning counselor duties/functions, and perceptions of counselor role conflict and role…

Offers 20 guidelines that facilitators can use in planning effective workshops and staff development sessions. The guidelines take into account the diversity of individuals attending the workshops and ways in which to accommodate various learning styles. (GLR)