This workbook was created as a "do it yourself" tool for helping organizations and career counseling services develop policies and standards to enhance the quality of services. The process is aimed at helping articulate policies that are sensible for each organization and challenging and achievable by staff. It is intended to be a…

This report provides an overview of the federally funded State Improvement Grants (SIGs). Information was obtained from the 17 individual state profiles compiled for the Regional Resource Center Network SIG Report. Results of the analysis found: (1) 18 states were awarded SIGs in 1999 and the average SIG award was $1,002,949; (2) recruitment and…

Knowledge and skills related to environmental protection are in high demand for any workforce that is both aware of and competent in its actions. Continuous optimization and reform of production structures are essential procedures for ecology-geared corporate processes; therefore, corresponding training for all members of the workforce, from…

The primary purpose of this study was to empirically determine the relationship between staff acceptance of the Baldrige Model as a school improvement innovation and types of staff development. The secondary purpose was to establish from the literature the relationship between staff acceptance and school improvement. Professional development…

This "Operational Issues" document is intended to accompany the State Board of Education?s policy recommendations for providing equitable opportunities for all Nebraska students to receive an essential education. The Essential Education Policy will serve as the foundation document to guide immediate and long-range planning to achieve the equitable…

In-service education and organizational development are a must in solving the wisespread dilemma of inadequate staff preparation. (Editor)

Seven educators from around the country discuss the report of the President's National Advisory Council on Education Professions Development and make observations on the status and future needs of staff development in community junior colleges. (RN)

An individualized staff development internship at the Grass Roots Teacher/Parent Resource Center, located at the State University of New York in Cortland, is described. The experiences of an elementary teacher who interned are related; contributions of the internship to her school and to her personal and professional renewal are noted. (PP)

Describes an inservice teacher education project designed, over a period of 3 years, to upgrade the quality of care provided to children in 10 day care centers in a six-county area of southwestern Wisconsin. (RH)

Describes introduction of microcomputer services at the Rolling Meadows (Illinois) Public Library, noting funding, purchase of an Apple microcomputer, placement of the terminal, software, staff development, and patron workshops. Rules for computer use and Apple computer worksheet (logging on, useful tips, logging off, and activities) are included.…

Describes a method for evaluating academic advisement which includes the staff in the evaluation process. The college Advisement Center Self-Study Guide creates an opportunity for program changes and improvements to be developed internally, with its major strength as preventative research. Advisement accreditation standards are outlined. (JAC)

Suggests ways of capitalizing on developmental tasks and issues for teachers of different ages in order to motivate and excite the experienced staff. (FL)

Reviews the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians approved by the Canadian Library Association Council in November 1981. The background and formulation of the guidelines, the functions addressed by the guidelines, the role of the library technician in the library environment, and career advancement for library technicians are…

The process of designing and implementing management development programs consists of four steps: (1) needs assessment; (2) content formation; (3) program design; and (4) pilot study. These elements are discussed in relation to a case study of a two-year management development project with a large corporation. (FG)