The author outlines steps for organizing a successful workshop. A planning checklist and flow chart are included. (SJL)

Presented are two group activities designed to raise consciousness and awareness of sexism. Activity I, the Sex Role Autobiography, allows participants to examine specific aspects of their own personal histories. Activity II, the Sexism Box, consists of small group study of sexist manifestations in our society, such as advertisements. (Author/SJL)

Argues that providing leadership and opportunities for staff members to become more effective in their jobs are the primary responsibilities of a school principal. Offers a number of suggestions for use in staff development. (FL)

There are four elements which the author has found to be essential for success when designing and conducting staff development programs: awareness, application, implementation, and maintenance. Each of these elements is discussed in detail, followed by the warning that the four-phase model requires school board commitment to insure its success.…

After addressing the problems inherent in developing staff improvement programs, the author offers starter planning steps for countering the energy drainage of teachers, countering the weak technology of teaching, and countering the feeling of aloneness of the teacher. (KC)

This article focuses on one element of staff development, and applies to classroom observation an interactive process between staff developer and teacher that leads to a better understanding and acceptance of individual teaching styles. The emphasis is on professional growth rather than on institutional regulation. (Author/KC)