Outlined in the manual is a program of advanced inservice training for resource specialist teachers which follows an individualized, competency-based model implemented in California. Sections cover the following topics: a review of the history of the project, with emphasis on the development of a model program; guidelines for implementation of the program; a preparatory checklist for the resource specialist and for the evaluation team; and guidelines for planning of the training and evaluation. Approximately half of the document consists of the following appended worksheets: resource specialist competency checklist, self-evaluation checklist, guide to structured observation, guide to structured interview, evaluation summary (with sample of a completed written summary and a completed summary of objectives and activities), a copy of the agenda from a summer workshop program (including a listing of the objectives and tasks of the workshop on individualized programs for reading and math), a resource inventory guide, and guidelines for evaluation of consultation skills. (IM)