Designed for Head Start grantees, this book provides training guidelines for improving Head Start staff competency. Chapter I offers a rationale for staff training activities, while chapter II characterizes the Head Start trainee. Chapter III addresses assessment of training needs on program and staff levels. The development of a training plan is explained in chapter IV. Chapters V, VI, and VII respectively offer suggestions for designing training to meet the needs of programs located in rural, mid-size, and metropolitan areas. Logistics, or preparation activities, for training events are discussed in chapter VIII, and cooperation in sharing resources is discussed in chapter IX. Chapter X provides assistance in the area of parent training, while chapter XI addresses issues in volunteer training. Guidelines for evaluating the training plan and program are provided in chapter XII. Finally, chapter XIII lists factors contributing to a successful training program. (RH)