Describes the participation of Grand Rapids (Michigan) citizens in a planning experiment about educational and human services. (MLF)

Describes a state-wide inservice training course for first-year teachers of vocational agriculture in Oklahoma. The program is characterized by hands-on experiences in workshops, conferences, and demonstrations, under the tutelage of experienced teachers. (SK)

In light of rising costs of conference participation, the value of such participation is discussed and alternatives are considered. Questionnaires completed at the Southern College Personnel Association meeting (1978) emphasize the worth of conferences. (NRB)

Results indicate that administrators' knowledge of and attitudes toward the content of professional development workshops affect their evaluation of the workshops. (IRT)

Stress arises from the discrepancy between the teacher's needs, values, and expectations and the actual occupational rewards, job demands, and the capacity of the worker to meet these requirements. An inservice teacher workshop program for stress identification and management is outlined. (JMF)

Fifty children, eight to twelve years old, took part in a summer Medieval Arts Workshop in which they studied and produced art, music, and drama typical of that era. (Author/SJL)

The effectiveness of novice co-leaders was compared to an experienced leader when administering a packaged instructional program to disseminate educational knowledge. Findings indicated that the experienced leader realized better cognitive/attitudinal results than the novice co-leaders, but that both produced positive results. (Author/GK)

Describes some of the activities of a one-day stress workshop for teachers conducted by Joseph A. Artesi at a New Jersey high school. A short insert on teacher burnout is appended. (SJL)

The U46 Administrators' Academy, sponsored by School District U46 in Elgin (Illinois), provides administrator inservice training at no cost. Academy instructors, primarily central office administrators, are selected for their credibility with their peers, for their knowledge of the topics, and for their ability to teach. (Author/MLF)

Explains how to use the techniques of interviewing to motivate older adults in a writing workshop. (FL)

A workshop for primary teachers demonstrated the effectiveness of the language experience approach with bilingual students. (DD)

Workshop activities designed for the professional development of institutional researchers are described. It is suggested that a properly structured training session incorporates theory and experience and presents it in a format appropriate for the busy professional. (Author/SF)

A discussion of the possibilities for learning offered by a home microcomputer and a description of an informal workshop in personal computing are presented. (MK)

Describes a three hour writing workshop designed to provide the technical writing teacher with information about classroom approaches to technical writing, handouts, and a sense of group identity. (MAI)

Suggests several alternative methods for teaching global education. Provides details on a community workshop designed to develop a set of general global statements upon which all workshop participants can agree. Information is presented on specific workshop goals and organizational techniques. (DB)