This manual is written for those responsible for staff development in American-sponsored overseas schools (ASOS). Program management for staff development planning is divided into seven categories: (1) mission statement preparation; (2) needs assessment survey; (3) goal statements preparation; (4) staff objectives preparation; (5) activities determination; (6) costing activities; and (7) plan formalization. In each cateqory directions are given for accomplishing the stated goal. Examples of desirable objectives are presented, and charts and worksheets are included in the discussion of the seven major factors to be considered by the project director. (JD)