Educational policies for gifted programs are often developed as the result of being under fire by either the public, parents, or the district. Such policies are often ill-conceived because they have been created under pressure rather than rational thought; therefore, this booklet reviews the content and organization of a sample program manual for…

This paper suggests ways in which a day care director can construct a relevant training program for day care staff members. The training program is discussed under four main sections: (1) Ground Rules for Developing a Training Program, (2) The Interest Area Survey, (3) Short Range Planning, and (4) Long Range Planning. Central to this training…

This handbook outlines 10 steps in developing a training plan for Head Start. The introduction defines training and lists the benefits of a training plan. The bulk of the handbook consists of a detailed description of the 10 steps for development of a training plan, including each step's purpose, directions to accompany work sheets, and questions…

The Pennsylvania state guidelines for approving and granting inservice credit to teachers in local inservice programs is outlined. Information is provided on (1) the authority by which the state approval process operates; (2) the establishment and operation of local inservice councils; (3) the organization and administration of inservice programs;…

This annotated bibliography, with about 70 entries, deals with many facets of day care programs. Citations are divided by the following subjects: day care guides and standards, environmental standards, education and child development, social services, health and nutrition, training of staff, parent involvement, administration and coordination, and…

The purpose of this module is to help the professional school counselor acquire and demonstrate a number of specific competencies in the area of information processing. Included are 33 indicators, or statements describing skills, in the general areas of referral, pupil appraisal, and resource management. This document is one of seven staff…

This module for school counselors presents a series of learning activities related to the skills required to implement a systematic planning model. The three global skills in this model are: assessing client needs, program design, and program evaluation. This model is designed to result in a guidance program based on the individual counselor's…

This resource guide suggests ideas for implementing needs assessment, evaluation, monitoring, and planning for staff development programs. It grew out of experiences of 148 Georgia school systems that in 1974 initiated staff development programs. It maintains that leaders of staff development programs ought to be able to conduct a learner needs…

Drawing from the core idea that infant and toddler care should be based on building relationships, this trainer's guide is intended for program directors, staff, and instructors who are using "The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers." Part one of the guide provides background information about "The Creative…

This document on consultation is one of seven staff development programs which target performance skills of school counselors. The staff development programs are one component of a comprehensive student-needs-based guidance system developed by the Pioneer Cooperative Educational Service Agency Guidance Project. The staff development programs are…

To design a learner-centered training process, the author emphasizes focusing on the creative artistry of people and the logic of human beings. Lists sixteen key skills designers should obtain to design and develop training programs. (CSS)

This module is based on the idea that the better the relationship between the counselor and the client, the greater the chances are that the client will have a successful experience in counseling. It is assumed that while this relationship is necessary, it is not sufficient. Those holding this view perceive the counseling process as consisting of…

The role of the school counselor is considerably more diverse and complex than simply serving student-clients. While the serving of student-clients is a vital function, it is also almost impossible with the existing counselor-student ratio to expect counselors to serve the needs of all student-clients. Likewise, the effectiveness of the counseling…

This document on legal and ethical concerns is one of seven staff development programs which target performance skills of school counselors. The staff development programs are one component of a comprehensive student-needs-based guidance system developed by the Pioneer Cooperative Educational Service Agency Guidance Project. The staff development…

This manual is a guide for the training supervisor, specialist, or other official who has to plan, develop, and carry through a training program for improving the effectiveness of the employee development program, particularly in a governmental department of highways. The content is in three chapters: (1) Identifying Training Needs briefly…