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Peterson, Heather L.; Otto, Carrie L. – College and University, 2011
Successfully preparing frontline counseling staff in an integrated student services model is a challenge--one that management staff in One Stop Student Services at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) have been fine-tuning for almost ten years. The effort has required collaboration across units in a series of trial and error attempts…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Training Methods, Program Descriptions, Teacher Qualifications
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Newell, Ron – Horace, 2009
This article describes the "dreamscape" as EdVisions Schools moves forward as an education development organization. "Dreamscape" refers to the goals leaders have developed for the network of more than 40 Edvisions schools nationwide. In this article, the author describes the evolution of objectives for EdVisions school sites…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Staff Development, Models, Educational Environment
Lillesve, Mary – 1990
Information to help local school districts in Minnesota plan for and use revenue reserved for staff development is provided in this research-referenced planning guide. Following the introduction, chapter 2 focuses on decision-making aspects of staff development and offers a conceptual model of decision-making choice points in the planning process.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Inservice Education
Hurley, Mary; Ray, Karen – 1983
This paper describes a successful facilitator training model, developed as part of an Adult Basic/Continuing Education (AB/CE) staff development program in Minnesota. The following topics are included: (1) the new basics and what is taught in the Minnesota AB/CE programs; (2) how these new basics are taught, emphasizing Malcolm Knowles' model of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Basic Skills, Continuing Education
Stone, James R., III; Manion, Kathryn J. – 1988
A study was designed to identify models of industry-based training (short-term training designed to upgrade or update the skills of employed workers). Information was gathered through a review of literature and 13 telephone interviews in 4 states with persons previously involved in outreach programs to business and industry. Researchers also…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Evaluation Criteria, Industrial Training, Inplant Programs
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1984
This document outlines a comprehensive plan developed by the Minnesota State Department of Education for improving school effectiveness throughout the state. The first four sections of the paper present prefatory material, including a general introduction, current comparative statistics on Minnesota schools, need statements (state legislation…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Discipline, Educational Environment