The author describes a program designed to place teachers in short-term positions in local businesses and industry, which plan would act as a motivation device in the wake of Proposition 13, and would ascertain whether teacher skills are sufficient to be employable outside of education. (KC)

Employee redevelopment is discussed as a sound, economical investment at New Haven University. It has helped the institution avoid layoffs and terminations by providing tuition support for faculty and staff studying at other institutions. The indirect benefits to the school outweight the direct costs of released time and tuition support. (LBH)

Notes that effective staff development and positive youth development practice share many philosophical and structural similarities. Examines the relationship between youth and staff development and the long-term implications of organizational commitment to the youth-serving movement's newest paradigm-positive youth development. (EV)

The narratives of three teachers describe a university affiliated child care center staff's efforts to incorporate documentation into their practice. The stories suggest that documentation is an intellectually and emotionally challenging experience, promotes staff development, creates a climate of inquiry, communicates to children and families,…

Urban African American males face complex barriers to learning and achievement. A Washington, D.C., school has designed a ninth-grade program that effectively enhances youngsters' self-concept and allows them to succeed academically. Ninth graders attend most classes in the Annex, a personalized, caring environment that subverts negative aspects…

For the past decade, the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education and local school districts have worked to discover effective methods for integrating educational technologies into teaching practice. Some basic strategies and philosophies include establishing effective goals for technology, providing adequate teacher and student access…

Describes the organizational goals and training objectives of the staff development policy; areas of training; training programs; broadening staff experience through participation in library activities; the role of total quality management; the staff development group; continuing professional development; and budget. Includes guidelines for staff…

What urban middle school principals engaged in school reform felt they needed to know and the strategies that maximize their learning were studied with 23 principals involved in extended professional development. Principals valued the components of staff development that have been supported by the National Staff Development Council. (SLD)

From 1975 to 1990, staff development in Scottish secondary education changed from a relatively informal process, dependent upon the individual teacher's motivation, to a more collegial group undertaking and, finally, to a function of centralized management. Data from administrator interviews and the literature illuminate factors affecting this…

An emotionally safe environment helps campers participate in adventure activities. Staff development tips for creating a safe environment include using cooperative goal setting; using parallel training processes; developing working lesson plans that outline facilitation techniques for creating emotionally safe environments; and using co-created…

Providing service to visually impaired persons can provide a special challenge to librarians. This article provides suggestions on making libraries more accessible. Both technological solutions and staff training are addressed. (Author)

Discusses the effects of change brought about by technology integration in postsecondary institutions. Strategies are provided for managing the change process, focusing on articulating a vision; developing a plan; creating organizational structures; providing adequate training and support; and promoting technology use. (AEF)

Training effective camp staff starts with reviewing last year's schedule. Desired competencies can be determined by examining existing documents, asking former staff, consulting industry materials, and projecting the future. Specific skills can be taught in orientation and through guided informal experiential learning during the season. A climate…

The principal and vice-principal of a California elementary school describe the eight critical elements that helped them develop a model expanded-day program at their school: identifying needs; sharing a vision; fostering staff ownership; investing in staff development; creating partnerships; linking learning to state standards; measuring and…

For camp staff, factors that contribute to the summer doldrums are weather, level of general fatigue, unsatisfied expectations, sensory overload, accumulation of negative "self-talk," and an underlying sense of hurry. Strategies for overcoming summer doldrums involve novelty and stress management, and include promoting health, challenging…