The staff development program of the Elmira City School District, New York, is designed to assist teachers in teaching to the specific objectives of the curriculum, and to ensure that teachers have the requisite knowledge and skills to accomplish this. The plan provides an opportunity for every teacher, building administrator, and the superintendent to attend a 30-hour course based on the Research Based Elements of Instruction of Madeline Hunter. In addition, every administrator is required to take a 20-hour course in clinical supervision. The report describes how research-based elements of instruction and clinical supervision, curriculum development, and career incentives and opportunities are contained in the program and related to student learning. Overall goals are followed by specific objectives for these three factors. Following sections list the overall goals and specific duties of all the participants, evidence of program effectiveness, affiliation with other districts, and a budget summary. Appended charts illustrate the organization of the professional development plan and the curriculum development cycle; and a list of common essential skills is provided. (MLF)