Contains John Hoffman's "Continuing Education for the Elderly," which describes Panola Junior College's (Texas) programs; Judith Seed's "Tutor Training for Business and Industry," on La Guardia Community College's (New York) Adult Learning Center; and "Secretaries as Professionals" by Jo Lynn Samuelson, describing Sierra College's (California)…

A model for implementing in-service education in a residential setting for mentally retarded students is discussed. (CL)

Lawrence (Kansas) Public Schools has discovered that four components--clear expectations, focus on results, effective support systems, and good modeling--have substantially helped staff keep pace with constant societal and educational changes. The program's success may be attributed to six components: a professional development council,…

The Gallup Organization offers the Urban Teachers Perceiver Interview as a systematic, focused, and organized approach to the staff selection and development process. Outstanding teachers rate high on commitment, dedication, individualized perception, caring, involvement with students, empathy, positivity, student advocacy, student stimulation…

Provides information on linking technology with middle school programs and philosophy, drawing on the experiences of a Missouri middle school during the process of technology purchasing and implementation. Explores: (1) curriculum and instruction; (2) information and media services; (3) administration; (4) staff development; (5) developing a plan;…

This paper describes how staff development contributed to the effectiveness of four elementary schools along the south-Texas border. It attempts to determine the use of the strategies and techniques developed during staff development, the types of assistance teachers received to enable them to apply new techniques, and the differences teachers…

In spring 1990, the classified staff of the Sierra College Staff Development Committee requested and obtained funding to sponsor four all-day retreats for all classified staff. Participants were assigned to one of the retreats based on their own preferences and an attempt to ensure a cross section of staff at each retreat. As a result of the…

Intended for persons interested in operating preschool programs in California, these guidelines provide basic information on student eligibility, program requirements, and fiscal reporting. The first section provides background information on California preschool programs. Characteristics affecting children's eligibility for preschool services are…

This article describes the development and implementation of a training procedure in listening and communication skills for employment service counselors. Implications are drawn from the listening and communication skills training and other human relations training approaches for counselor staff development and counselor accountability. (Author)

Project Career Education K-10 (PCE/K-10) was designed to implement career education through a process of curriculum change, community involvement, staff attitude change, and program planning in the Portland, Oregon Public Schools. The Marshall High School Attendance Area was chosen as the site for implementing the project. This included one…

Presented in the annual (1973-74) evaluation of Project Talented and Gifted are results of an appraisal of over 50 student participants (10- to 12-years-old) and the project staff and resource personnel. The project is described as a 3-month institute to provide experiences in areas such as learning to use creative thinking and problem-solving…

Presented in the annual (1974-75) evaluation of Project Talented and Gifted are results of an appraisal of over 50 student participants (10- to 12-years-old) and the project staff and resource personnel. The project is described as a 3-month institute to provide experiences in areas such as learning to use creative thinking and problem-solving…

The staff-development process in a small community college that has no full-time Educational Development Officer is described. The process is discussed in relation to faculty improvement meetings, professional improvement meetings, staff and program development fund, federally funded projects, vocational/technical grants, departmental and…

This paper describes a Behavior Modification Training Program, emphasizing self-control, for staff working with drug addicts. The program, which is primarily geared toward training paraprofessionals, takes place in 10 one-and-a-half hour sessions and includes an overview of behavior modification as well as instruction in behavior control,…

The 13 documents discussed in this annotated bibliography are primarily concerned with inservice programs for administrators but some coverage of inservice programs for teachers is included. (IRT)