The goal of IMPACT II is to set up a system whereby teachers who have developed exemplary classroom programs can receive grants and join a network to disseminate their programs to interested teachers. An address is given for sending for information and the IMPACT II Handbook. (Author/DCS)

By giving grants to creative teachers, establishing teacher networks, and helping teachers to help their peers, IMPACT II simultaneously nurtures innovation and teachers' professional commitment. (Author)

In using teacher self-assessment to identify staff development needs, supervisory staff must be aware of: (1) types of information that can be collected through the self-assessment process; (2) possible techniques for collecting each type of information; and (3) procedures for using self-assessment information to identify priority staff…

Discusses the effects which changes in computer technology are having on the organization, staffing, and budgets at institutions of higher education. Trends in computer hardware, computer software, and in office automation are also discussed. (JN)

The goals and benefits of a Quality Circles program (voluntary, regular, problem solving meetings held by groups of employees) are explored in this article. Practical guidelines for implementing this program in a school environment are also shared. (DF)

A partnership between Honeywell and a Minnesota school district benefited both organizations through shared resources and provision of staff development programs. Details on how this collaborative project was designed and implemented are discussed. (DF)

To help business people and school staff work together more productively, a training program was developed for the Philadelphia High Schools' Academies Program. For these groups to work together effectively, points of view, attitudes, and approaches to working were reviewed. A discussion of this program is presented. (DF)

Argues that one cannot be a successful educational administrator unless he or she studies and adopts good management procedures. Offers suggestions for developing such procedures. (FL)

An already existing professional development structure composed of a steering committee on policy, curriculum coordinators, and building-level staff development associates enabled the Greenwich (Connecticut) Public Schools to plan and carry out staff development in computer literacy. Responsiveness and flexibility are key elements of the program.…

Describes the training program for part-time composition staff members at Saginaw Valley State College in Michigan. (FL)

Nine guidelines are presented to improve teacher recruiting practices in teacher shortage areas. The effort expended in getting good teachers pays off later in reduced supervision and staff improvement needs. (MD)

A discussion of the usefulness of reasoning, as compared to experience, in three levels of decision making in school management informs this critique of the state of educational management theory and research. (MJL)

Excerpts from a few of the many papers submitted for inclusion in this issue. (Author/MLF)

In Florida, a legislatively mandated funding program supports statewide staff development efforts, which are primarily school-based. (Author)

In today's high-pressure atmosphere to "get the scores up," teachers and students find themselves faced with more and more highly-structured, prescripted lessons that allow for little creativity and exploration. However, both students and teachers deserve a balanced education that includes exciting opportunities to delve into areas of strong…