This publication is part of a series of self-instructional teacher training manuals designed to assist vocational-technical educators or industrial trainers to develop and implement competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs in a school or industrial setting. The manual contains the following sections: cover page that contains the task title, purpose and information block; a statement of performance objectives, micro-performance objectives, learning activities, information sheets, activity sheets (self-checks), a written examination, a product/performance checklist, and references. This manual, which focuses on preparing a staff development program, covers the following topics: (1) preparing for the implementation of CBVE at the regional and local school levels, (2) assessing the need for CBVE staff development, (3) developing a plan of action and conducting CBVE staff development activities, and (4) preparing a staff development program. (KC)