This article describes the Michigan Teacher Technology Initiative, a program currently being implemented that provides a one-time investment (not to exceed $1,200) of technology to teachers. Professional development courses that teach general and special education teachers strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum are also…

Describes a program in a large urban district in Texas that translated research in classroom management, instructional and school effectiveness, school climate, and staff development into practical classroom and school applications. (MW)

The average teacher-in-training's international background tends to be shallow and narrow, both professionally and personally. Teacher preparation programs, as shown in two teaching scenarios, must be changed to reflect a more global perspective. Administrators play a key role in shaping faculty attitudes and creating a supportive, experimental…

This paper discusses the need, principles, types, and evaluation of professional development programs as a stimulus document for the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Council meeting. (YP)

Describes a three-month environmental preservation training program administered by the Japan International Cooperation Agency focused specifically on Brazil. (MDH)

Discusses an in-service cross-training program designed for reference desk workers at the University of New Mexico Library. Describes the reference department and provides an overview of cross training. Highlights include training issues, a needs assessment questionnaire, program implementation, and evaluation. Four appendices provide sample…

Defines cultural sensitivity and discusses the need for librarians to be culturally sensitive to ensure that libraries are instrumental in staff and patron success. Highlights include a presentation of culturally sensitive learning programs and guidelines; an examination of related issues and trends occurring at the University of Arizona Library.…

Describes responses by biology Presidential Science awardees to survey of their professional journal reading. Slightly more than 70 percent read part of each issue of "American Biology Teacher" and "Science Teacher." Other well read journals include "National Geographic,""Discover," and "Science…

Shows how children are affected by homelessness, how school personnel can help alleviate major stresses (constant moving, frequent change of schools, overcrowded living conditions, and lack of access to basic resources), and how Massachusetts and other state departments of education are preparing school personnel to serve homeless kids. Educators…

Thirty-one primary caregivers at group homes for clients with developmental disabilities completed a one-week workshop in behavioral theory and treatment techniques. Trainees showed increased treatment skills, but preworkshop and postworkshop observations indicated no evidence that the workshop had any effect on group home client functioning.…

This article offers guidelines for designing inservice education for personnel working with young children with disabilities and their families. Discussion covers definitions, assumptions, support and start up, initial planning, program design, evaluation, implementation, and follow-up. It identifies special considerations and circumstances…

Argues that training in the use of computer based retrieval systems fails to meet many of the needs of staff and end-user searchers in health sciences information and that, although structured training programs present several advantages, they are rarely implemented. It is recommended that a design process based on Needs-Objectives-Content-Method…

An Iowa project working with elementary students' attitudes toward people with disabilities could be effectively revamped as a teacher inservice program involving discrimination activities, group discussions, films, orientation and observation videos, an overview of Public Law 94-142, and information about support service agencies. Includes 11…

Discusses changes made in instructional strategies by an experienced teacher as a result of participation in an inservice training program. Compares two instructional approaches to the same geography lesson. Concludes that the inquiry approach provides more opportunities for students to apply intellectual skills than expository instruction. (CFR)

A study investigated whether or not mentors disseminated the skills and knowledge acquired through the Utah Mentor Teacher Academy. Data indicated that the majority of mentors disseminate their skills and knowledge through inservice and consultation. Behavior management was the topic most often discussed. Characteristics of effective mentors are…