Educators and policy makers have placed leadership development at the top of the school reform agenda, believing that aspiring and new school leaders can learn the necessary skills to improve the most challenging schools. Leadership development builds the capacity of educators (teachers and administrators) to be effective in leadership roles or…

A case study approach is taken to the development and operation of an inservice training program designed to help teachers work more effectively with children who have learning problems. The program's strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and possible modifications to the program are suggested. (JN)

A model program, developed by the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities (/I/D/E/A), to prepare staff development specialists for school improvement projects is described. In this model, trainees experience the staff development processes they will be implementing in schools during their training.