Summarizes the results of the National University Continuing Education Association's 1978-79 survey of member institutions. Four categories presented are (1) centralization; (2) staffing patterns and composition; (3) budget composition; and (4) staff training needs. (SK)

A comprehensive program of staff development for teachers of adults begins with a thorough orientation for new staff, and continues with inservice activities identified and developed by administrators, advisory committee members and teachers themselves. (SK)

Research on adult learning suggests that direct and concrete experiences where the learner applies what is being learned are an essential ingredient for in-service education. Abstract, word-oriented talk sessions are not adequate to change behaviors. (Author/MLF)

College and university faculty are taking a new look at their role in in-service teacher education and staff development. Several considerations regarding perceptions and activities in this area are discussed. (JMF)

An English elementary-level administrator discusses what his county system does in the way of teaching basic skills, implementing accountability, teaching the gifted, organizing grades, and providing for staff development in in-service programs for teachers. (IRT)

Stating that management training programs usually contribute little to organization results because they focus on improving personal characteristics, the authors describe a training and development strategy and training design to produce performance-improvement results. Programs using this strategy are described. (MF)

Summarizes types and uses of performance appraisal and arguments for and against its effectiveness. A proposal is presented for including this tool in a total program of management communication, goal-setting, and evaluation as they impact on professional development and job satisfaction rather than directly on promotions and salary increases.…

Describes the inservice training program initiated at Delphi College, New York. Discusses the various programs organized as part of overall staff development. Contends that inservice programs provide staff with the confidence and competence to improve the teaching/learning environment in a time of evolving instructional technology. (CAM)

Six National Education Association regional conferences for 1980 are described. The conferences present information for teachers on such topics as testing, mainstreaming, stress, discipline, public policy, professional development, multicultural/bilingual education, and class size. (RJG)

In the Vallejo City Unified School District (California), the Professional Development Center represents a districtwide effort to support and build the skills that make up good teaching. (Author/JM)

This article focuses on the need for science staff development and suggests that rigid role definitions be eliminated and responsibilities shifted to allow teacher growth. (SA)

A comprehensive school management system plan that includes parent participation and staff development is described. The staff development program is influenced by parents' input through surveys and through their direct involvement on site councils. (JMF)

Describes a cooperative program designed to bring together faculty members and housing professionals who want to work with each other. Programs should include advantages for both staff and faculty members as well as students. The interdepartmental relationship is more important than programs resulting from the relationships. (Author/BEF)

Identifies essential aspects of administrative planning that must be considered when moving from a traditional reading preservice education program to a competency, field-based model of instruction. (TJ)

Presents the results of a 1977 staff development survey which found that administrators were concerned about developmental education, clientele served, marketing education, testing, behavioral objectives, new learners, recruitment, institutional development, and budgeting, while teachers focused on development of cognate fields, student…