The most accessible measure of success of local and regional inservice providers is participation by principals. This article discusses various incentives for attracting participation. (MT)

The article discusses the different modes of computer assisted instruction (CAI) and different types of programs available for creating microcomputer-assisted courseware for preservice and inservice education of speech and language pathologists and audiologists. Guidelines for assessing CAI courseware are provided and implications for future uses…

Proposes a comprehensive approach for continuing education for social workers. This ecological model takes into account critical staff participation at various levels as well as important phases of the staff development process. (JAC)

Describes knowledge, attitudes and intervention policies regarding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects among obstetricians and gynecologists (N=1,128) in New York State. Survey results showed that subjects were well-informed about FAS, and almost all advised their obstetric patients to abstain or limit their alcohol intake. (LLL)

Sixteen things to avoid in planning and implementing inservice programs are listed including problems in the areas of faculty involvement, scheduling, flexibility, funding, and non-monetary support. (BD)

Considers the British teacher center for inservice training a potentially useful model for the professional development of American teachers. The centers focus on teacher role expansion through training in curriculum development and implementation. (DP)

Article provides administrators and teachers with checklists which may be used for evaluating inservice programs. (Author/CB)

Suggests that hospital personnel and manufacturers' representatives collaborate to teach inservice courses for nurses with nurse-instructors handling the basic science review. (DS)

Author describes an inservice program shared by 5 hospitals in southwestern Minnesota. (MB)

Describes a program instituted by the 3rd and 4th district of Minnesota Nurse's Association for those who develop and coordinate educational programs for their staff. (MB)

Thirty-eight elementary teachers recently completed a college credit course which was developed to give teachers the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a welder, a printer, a draftsman or a chef. (Author)

Teachers must keep abreast of new developments and implement those which will enhance educational opportunities for the students they teach. (Author/JS)