Identifies external and internal variables that affect public-sector organizations. Contextual frameworks are developed as orienting devices for organization development intervention in divisions of state welfare systems. Describes tactics of change in ambiguous performance settings and focuses on internal influence variables expected to affect…

Describes a student-teaching program for which responsibility is shared between the school district or day-care center and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. (SS)

This article describes a reading inservice program for secondary social studies teachers conducted in the Harlandale (Texas) Independent School District in 1977. Need for the inservice, project activities, and the effectiveness of the training in changing teaching styles and improving students' social studies and reading scores are discussed. (SJL)

Using contracted services to support costs of preparing vocational personnel has become fashionable in spite of its many flaws; however, a viable alternative is to apply the principle of excess costs to the support of vocational personnel development programs. This system puts the emphasis on quality and improvement. (CT)

This review of the literature on tuition assistance programs reveals that many companies sponsor adult learning programs, either as a training tool or a fringe benefit, but few employees take advantage of the opportunities. (SK)

Factors affecting job satisfaction and the impact of satisfaction on job performance were investigated to develop strategies for dealing with low job satisfaction. Results indicated that student affairs staff were satisfied with their current jobs, but did not feel that student affairs was considered important at their institutions. (RC)

The U.S. Office of Education is involved in 21 programs involving educational personnel development. Funding levels for 19 of these programs are listed along with an outline of the recipients of this funding, the personnel served by federal programs, and federal mandates for in-service. (JMF)

Presents a workshop model to heighten awareness of child abuse among staff members. The minimum amount of time required is three hours. Small group workshops consist of a brief presentation by workshop leaders followed by question and answer periods. These presentations should not exceed 15 people. Follow-up is recommended. (Author/BEF)

People accept the general idea that there should be instruction in the schools that deals with morals and moral behavior. A model for moral instruction is presented to stimulate moral education activities. (Author)

Describes a program in the Vallejo City Unified School District (California) in which the principal, using classroom observation and teacher conferences, assumes the role of teacher of the staff. (Author/JM)

The North Bay Area Writing Project at Sonoma State University (California) is an inservice program designed to train teachers and improve their effectiveness in writing instruction. (JM)

A unique feature of the Vallejo/Dominican College Teacher Corps Project (California) is that the first year is set aside for planning. This allows better needs assessment, more teacher involvement, and a broader definition of staff development. (Author/JM)

Today's instructional leader must possess skills in four critical areas: curriculum development, clinical supervision, staff development, and teacher evaluation. (Author/JM)

Describes a computer-based system designed to alleviate problems that instructors at technical and community colleges face in developing and teaching courses. Discusses implementation of computer-managed instruction, field testing, record keeping, and revisions. (MA)