This publication discusses the process of staff development for educational organizations and presents detailed information and guidelines intended to aid school systems in developing staff development programs. Although the booklet is intended primarily for use by local education agencies (LEAs) in the state of Georgia, some of the content will be useful to educators in other states as well. Section 1 presents an introductory discussion of the staff development process and its application at the local level. Section 2 discusses the Adoption/Adaptation Grants available under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and suggests how LEAs can apply for such grants to help finance a staff development effort. Section 3 examines the process of developing a local staff development and/or Title III adoption/adaptation program. Section 4 describes how Georgia LEAs may use state staff development funds to implement career and vocational education programs. Section 5 contains detailed planning guidelines and sample forms and applications for use by Georgia LEAs in planning and implementing staff development programs. (JG)