This proceedings document from a conference on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), which is authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), offers perspectives provided by Martha J. Fields and Thomas Hehir, on reauthorization of the IDEA. A discussion of the topic of paradigm shifts in staff development by Dennis Sparks is also included. Descriptions of conference sessions are provided on the following topics: CSPD planning and implementation, supply/demand models and issues, recruitment, certification/credentialing, alternative needs assessment strategies, preservice personnel preparation, continuing education, retention, occupational therapy services and issues, behavioral interventions, and social marketing. Specific topics addressed in these sessions include: CSPD and supporting regional partnerships, CSPD and state technical assistance systems, recruiting special education teachers through a teacher cadet program, alternative certification in special education, fast track retraining of general educators to meet special education needs, and issues of cultural diversity in personnel preparation. A conference program agenda, a directory of participants, a presenters index, and a subject index are also provided. (SW)