The second of a series of three workshops on working with severely multiply handicapped students, the document reviews material presented in the first workshop and examines implementation of the informal diagnostic and programming skills. Presented as review are the following inservice modules: defining the problem and identifying what will meet…

The goal of this study was to develop a competency-based administrative training model for persons responsible for early childhood education in rural as well as urban areas in the state of Minnesota. Two problems were addressed: (1) the lack of appropriate competencies and training for administrators of early childhood education programs; (2) the…

Explores why it is both difficult and vital to model nonauthoritarian, student-centered, collaborative learning in a teacher workshop on writing. (SRT)

A survey of 115 newly-elected Illinois school board members and 77 superintendents collected information on training and orientation programs for school board members. Both urban and rural superintendents and board members indicated a need for increased orientation and training opportunities. (MH)

Reviews comprehensive training program developed at Pennsylvania State University Libraries to instruct staff in correct use of processing departments' automated systems. Program design features and training methods discussed include formalized manuals, intensive training in small groups, various ways of presenting material, hands-on experience,…

In 1992, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) funded four projects for a three-year period to increase the participation of higher education faculty in inservice training for personnel in early intervention. These projects included: the Southeastern Institute for Faculty Training (SIFT), the Northeastern Early Intervention Faculty…

This book is intended to help managers coach individuals and groups; assess current performance; develop a coaching plan; keep track of whether their coaching is having the right effect; and learn how to motivate and communicate effectively. Chapters 1-3 establish what coaching is; who can coach; and who can be coached. Chapter 4 lays coaching out…

Many urban school districts face persistent problems of low student achievement, high staff turnover, and demands for greater accountability. Confronted by such problems, Jefferson County (Kentucky) Public Schools and the Corpus Christi (Texas) Independent School District participated in a multi-year project to strengthen instructional leadership…

This final report describes activities and accomplishments of Alaska's 3-year program on services for children and youth with dual sensory impairments. The project provided personalized technical assistance to local education agencies, to infant learning programs, and to other educators. It also provided support and training to families of…

This final report describes activities and accomplishments of a four-year federally funded project in Illinois to provide technical assistance to agencies and organizations providing early intervention, educational, transitional, vocational, and related services to children with deaf-blindness. The project supported the activities of deaf-blind…

A case study was conducted of a teacher participating in a course for teachers designed to help them create partnerships for learning with students. The Curriculum for Possibilities (CFP) is an in-service course in which teachers examine their underlying beliefs, decisions, and behaviors that dictate their styles and the context of possibilities…

Describes a community college's efforts to develop a range of educational services for the aging. Discusses cultural, educational, and recreational activities provided within a college setting and through a network of neighborhood centers. Explores continuing education and in-service training programs for persons who work with the elderly. (Author)

In successful cooperative relationships, colleges and corporations share in the development of corporate education programs. The successful firm keeps abreast of change by constantly adding to employee skills. College credits encourage employees, and the large corporation can provide excellent training in specific job skills. (MSE)

The role of community colleges in relation to postgraduate studies for their presidents, faculty, administrators, staff, and board members is discussed. Community colleges are experiencing lowered personnel turnover and will face a time when in-service development will become a vital means of carrying out their missions. (Author/BH)

The program at Colorado College promotes the interdisciplinary, interracial, and intercultural study of the American Southwest. Descriptions of a freshman seminar, off-campus semesters, an advanced seminar in the Newberry Library, an institute and teaching degree program, and faculty recruitment and development are given. (Author/MLW)