The project was designed to develop the procedures necessary to conduct inservice education programs cooperatively with state associations, based on the belief that classroom teachers (1) are able to plan and conduct inservice education programs designed to improve classroom instruction, and (2) are more receptive to educational change and new…

The product of two summer institutes to prepare teachers and administrators for school integration, this report contains a resource manual on "Discipline Standards in Integrated Schools." For full abstract of institute proceedings, see UD 009 479. For other resource manuals, see UD 009 480, UD 009 482, UD 009 483, and UD 009 484. (KG)

The product of two summer institutes to prepare teachers and administrators for school integration, this report contains a resource manual on "Interpersonal Relationships Among Students." For full abstract of institute proceedings, see UD 009 479. For other resource manuals, see UD 009 480, UD 009 481, UD 009 483, and UD 009 484. (KG)

Presented are some findings concerning self-identification as a tool for temporary system evaluation based on the reactions of participants in a resource personnel leadership training workshop. Goodson's model for classification of individuals by influence style (tough battler, friendly helper, and logical thinker) was used to self-categorize the…

This program is a model of individualization in which participants select components based on individual needs. Each component includes a performance criterion test, a statement of learning objectives, various learning options, and a variety of carefully selected resource materials. The major objective of the program is to demonstrate a teacher…

This report summarizes the Specialized Teacher Project of the Miller Mathematics Improvement Program funded by the state of California. The project provides inservice training workshops in mathematics for elementary school teachers. These teachers are then encouraged to provide specialist instruction in mathematics for their own class and one…

Describes the different approaches three school districts use to turn around discipline problems before students get turned off to school. (Author/IRT)

People differ. This is a fact educators must acknowledge in planning inservice activities for both teachers and administrators, the author points out. Only when we design inservice programs to best fit the individual will we be able to help people achieve professional growth. (Editor)

The article defines human resources development and discusses its relationship with staff development. The costs and benefits of continuing education are considered. One approach to staff development through seminars and workshops is illustrated by the experience of the General Library at the University of California at Berkeley. (JAB)

Activities to date under the federal Teacher Centers Law (Public Law 94-482) are described. Opportunities for the submission of new proposals, or rewriting and resubmission of rejected proposals are described. National Education Association interest in these activities is made clear. (MJB)

Presents a questionnaire which can be used to determine what kind of inservice training in reading secondary teachers want. (MKM)

The kinds of programs that can be developed and specifically designed to assist all professionals in the identification of human competencies and qualities that have direct relationship to the improvement and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction were discussed. (Author/RK)

The statement that "every teacher is a teacher of reading" is an ineffective cliche. However, cooperation among secondary school content and reading teachers can be achieved through establishing schoolwide reading teams, offering services and inservice education for content teachers, pairing reading and content teachers, publishing newsletters,…

Reviews approaches and specialties of six big-name educational consultants: Lee Canter, Vic Cottrell, Fenwick English, Ivan Fitzwater, Madeline Hunter, and Marian Leibowitz. Discusses reasons for hiring consultants (including delivery of unpleasant messages) and cautions districts to seek local talent, match consultants and tasks, and support…

The author discusses the use of videoconferencing as a training tool. Topics covered include determining when videoconferencing is appropriate, selecting a vendor, and planning the program. He provides recommendations for setting the agenda, preparing the trainers, and planning for questions and breaks. (CH)