The basic objective of the institute was to improve the library effectiveness of the attendees and to develop their potential for future leadership. An intense and concentrated program of learning opportunities focused on increasing the personal and professional competence of its nine participants. A model was designed, implemented and evaluated…

A progress report is provided concerning those 4-H Staff Development and Training programs conducted at the national level and partially financed by a W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant. During the first three months of 1972, seven workshops or seminars were conducted at the National 4-H Center, involving 273 staff members from all 50 states, Puerto…

A questionnaire survey was conducted to determine whether or not the need for training in continuing education was perceived by those working in the field. This determination of need was undertaken to determine the feasibility of offering programs of professional preparation in continuing education for persons engaged in continuing education in…

In October and November of 1975, the Office of Research at ST. Louis Community College at Forest Park attempted to systematically determine what areas of staff development were desired and/or needed by the college staff. Questionnaires were sent to 350 staff members and 81 were returned for a 23% response rate. Questions asked of the respondents…

Middle school principals must continue to provide leadership for staff development programs. As the instructional leader of the middle school, the principal faces the challenge of assisting both new and experienced teachers in developing teaching strategies that are consistent with the characteristics and needs of transescent students. At the same…

An inservice learning format is described which requires both a standard for performance and a tool to measure performance objectively. Its use can shift the nursing inservice education emphasis from transmission and acquisition of knowledge to acquisition and application of skills and knowledge. (Author/MS)

This article discusses how partisan mutual adaptation developed when efforts were made to change the existing authority system in classrooms and schools in the Rand Corporation's study of federal change-agent programs. (RC)

Article described the role of the principal as he designs an in-service staff development program in values education. An outline, subject to local modification to fit specific need, was provided. (Author/RK)

Describes an experimental child abuse training program developed for a wide range of community workers involved in the care of high risk families, and examines factors that interfere with the delivery of effective care. (CM)

The legal and socioeconomic factors that influence the development and operation of nursing homes and the impact of these factors on the psychological and physical conditions of those who live there are examined. Considerations for an alternative public policy that addresses the needs of the individual rather than institutional efficiency are…

Presents training budget ideas which meet these criteria: (1) minimal cost, (2) minimal time consumption, and (3) convey skill or concept. Ideas include learning from attendance at free training demonstrations, sales meetings, professional groups, college/university courses, staff and division trainer meetings, visitations, cotraining sessions,…

Describes a case study of an inservice Teacher Corp project where the purpose was to resocialize teachers moving from self-contained classrooms to an open-space high school. A staff development model is described along with the implementation strategy and the concrete operationalization. (JMF)

Using the data experience from a particular district, the author describes the Helping Teacher model. Starting with teacher concerns on a voluntary basis, a fellow teacher helps in the classroom. Dissusses the individual goals of the teacher and the link to district goals as well as the dynamics of how to make such a role work. (JMF)

Presents specific ideas on designing, planning, and staffing a training facility for industrial technicians. Facilities should be designed in relation to curriculum, traffic control, and safety. Trainer success is often based on both skills and attitudes. Presents case study at Commonwealth Edison; also reviews process by which various maintenance…

The article presents an outline of the methodology used in a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of staff development courses for Ontario's Civil Service Commission. The procedure included a literature search, instructor interviews, and questionnaire development. (MF)