A small high schools' staff development effort to train teachers in computer literacy is recounted. Staff developers used teacher feedback in designing the program, which started as a one-shot workshop but grew into a continuing professional development activity. (PP)

Staff development programs for civil service personnel are important for improving performance. Good programs contain the following components: needs assessment, program development, program implementation, course evaluation, and program evaluation. (MD)

A literacy program incorporating adult learning principles was designed using functional materials and an appropriate methodology, and the feasibility of this program was assessed in an adult basic education setting. Analysis of achievement data indicated that the application of adult learning principles to adult literacy resulted in effective…

Describes four stages of the assessment of instructional materials: (1) research and development; (2) assessment of prototype materials; (3) formative evaluation; and (4) summative evaluation as used in the Vocabulary Development Project. (DEP)

Reports the results of a study in which 294 two-year college presidents in the 13 Northeastern states were surveyed to ascertain their assessment of staff development needs and their thoughts on where, when, and how staff development is best achieved. (DC)

Attempts to assist high school Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter advisors in planning, executing, and evaluating a program of work that contributes to the goals of DECA and distributive education. (HD)

The United States Office of Education, in cooperation with the Alliance for Arts Education of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is administering a program of grants and contracts to encourage and assist the establishment of arts education programs. Guidelines for qualifying for a grant or contact are provided. (Author/RK)

A discussion of what methods exist, how to introduce a new method, which method is best, interrelationships of programs, and educational philosophy. (HD)

Describes a collaborative model for continuing education of nurses and its implications for staff development. Reviews the historical development of the committee's efforts which resulted in this model, the process of collaborative programming, the pooling of resources, the sharing of problems encountered, major outcomes and benefits of…

Discussed is generally successful Nutrition Week project for adults and children in Etobicoke, Ontario. Central to the project was a four-page pamphlet outlining ways to accumulate points through good nutrition and activity patterns and a demonstration competition among community leaders which was reported in the news media. (MS)

The authors focus on the group processes involved when nursing faculty from various specialty backgrounds form teams in order to plan and implement an integrated baccalaureate nursing curriculum. It is important that anxiety be channeled toward positive action so members can progress from frustration to collaboration. (Author/EA)

Describes the development of administrative teams in the Lakewood (Ohio) and Warren (Ohio) Public Schools. Available from: The Buckeye Association of School Administrators, 750 Brooksedge Blvd., Westerville, Ohio 43081; $8.00 annually. (JG)

Discusses the advantages of individualized instruction and ten requirements for the implementation of a successful individualized program. (DC)

Describes the development of a groupwork program in an agency that had provided treatment through casework alone. (Author/SB)

The California Postsecondary Education Commission is statutorily responsible for reviewing and commenting on the need for new degree and certificate programs proposed by the public higher education systems. The review process is intended to: (1) safeguard the state against inefficiencies in the allocation of program resources; (2) help ensure that…