Discusses the importance of developing a support system for gay and lesbian housing staff members. To engage in this effort, interpersonal relationshiop skills must be acquired, enhanced and utilized. Inclusive staff development and support systems can enable all staff members to contribute even more to the profession. (JAC)

A questionnaire was distributed to teachers in a northeastern urban school system to ascertain the availability and usefulness to them of 10 continuing education activities. A Spearman correlation coefficient was computed. The resultant negative correlation between availability and usefulness indicates that the most useful activities tended to be…

Tips are offered on how to ease the transition of students from elementary to middle level or junior high schools. A teacher-advisor program is proposed, and staff development modules are suggested to help teachers assist students in the transition process. (TE)

Nineteen school districts will receive awards for exemplary staff development programs. The National Center for the Improvement of Learning selected these programs from among 99 submitted in the award competition. Ten programs are briefly described; the remaining programs will be featured in the March issue of this journal. (MLF)

The Advisory Panel of the National Center for the Improvement of Learning selected 19 exemplary staff development programs from a total of 99 entries. Nine programs are briefly described; the other 10 were featured in the February issue of this journal. (MLF)

Describes an interdistrict network developed by the Metropolitan Teaching Effectiveness Cadre program that provides training in effective intsruction and supervision for 22 Kansas and Missouri school districts. (MD)

Results of a 12-year study of counseling problems encountered by resident assistants indicated that roommate conflicts, alcohol use, academic problems, and student self-reliance are the most frequent problems. Trends are noted, and implications for staff training are identified. (Author/ABB)

Describes the plan used by the Jackson, Mississippi, school district to improve its program. Notes that the plan focused on (1) the instructional program, (2) districtwide staff development, (3) in-depth evaluation, and (4) a community-district communications network. (FL)

Discusses the importance of the principal's role in preparing for the changes that are taking place in adapting education's role to a technological future. (MD)

Questionnaire responses from 15 head teachers concerning staff development, along with unstructured interviews, identify definitions and meanings of the concept, factors influencing policy and practice, perceived benefits, needs identification, and recommendations. (MLF)

Computers are the objects of instruction, the means to deliver instruction, and tools for learning. Short case studies of particular programs show how computers are being used. Also discussed is how computer programs can be implemented. (JMK)

Intensive Assistance is presented as a routine to be used in helping marginal teachers improve. It is a systems team approach and provides a vehicle for developing human resources. (MD)

The Getty Center for Education in the Arts established the 1983 and 1984 Institutes for Educators on the Visual Arts to explore the introduction of discipline-based art programs into elementary schools. Teachers attending a summer staff development program planned programs for their own shools. The institutes are described and future plans are…

Staff development programs that use models and simulated practice, as well as feedback and coaching, can motivate English teachers to implement methods that research indicates are effective in teaching the various aspects of English. (HOD)

Offers guidelines, based on exemplary writing programs, that are applicable to any inservice instruction if they are applied judiciously and flexibly. (HOD)