Describes what is currently happening in the broad area of faculty development in allied health institutions. A comprehensive survey instrument was administered to a sample of two- and four-year colleges and university/professional institutions to determine the "state of the art" of faculty development in allied health. Report findings are…

Describes how evaluation strategies can be implemented to increase the effectiveness of English in the Work Place programs. Discusses the design and implementation of the strategy, how to analyze its results and produce a final report, and ways to get the results used. (SED)

With 138 sites nationwide and over 70,000 teachers participating each year, the National Writing Project offers readily available opportunity for improved writing instruction. Essentially a staff-development program, the project is based on the belief that the key agent in educational change is the teacher. (Author/MLW)

Outlines the York University teacher education program and assesses the degree of professional growth occurring among teachers supervising York university student teachers. Notes results that only partially support commonly held ideas that association with a university teacher training program promotes professional growth. (SB)

This paper furthers earlier research by Evans, Holter, and Stern on factors influencing the choice of training techniques. Case studies from some 20 organizations are used to assess the validity of the hypothesis of Evans et al. The case studies confirm the usefulness of the Evans hypotheses concerning factors influencing choice among training…

Examined the usefulness of problem-solving training for residence hall coordinators (N=16) and resident assistants (N=69) following an inservice training session. Results indicated residence hall staff viewed the training as satisfactory, but responses varied according to different levels of self-appraisal of problem-solving skills. (JAC)

Provides a description of a time-on-task workshop series and the effects on several of the teacher participants. (HOD)

The author reports company responses to a questionnaire concerning employee assistance programs (EAP). Answers concern EAP structure, staff training, use of outside consultant, services provided by EAPs, program administration, employee confidence in EAPs, advertising the program, program philosophy, problems encountered by EAP users, coverage and…

Introducing computers into schools to improve instruction can be more effectively done if there is a procedure to follow. Presents a five-step process for development of such a procedure: (1) planning committee, (2) program goals, (3) student objectives, (4) implementation plan, and (5) program evaluation. (MD)

Description of the Westport (Connecticut) Public Library's experience with DIALOG as an effective ready reference tool highlights introduction of the search service, location of the terminal, the three most popular databases, a workshop to provide online training for the entire reference staff, and costs and free searches. (EJS)

Identifies factors to consider in creating and implementing an online public access catalog training program for library staff members. Form of program (lecture with demonstration, programed instruction, computer-based education, workshop), training materials, content of training, practical arrangement, training evaluation and feedback, and…

Describes a program now operating in a Pennsylvania school district to provide coaches with minimum competencies in athletic training and sports medicine. (JW)

The Lyons Township High School (Illinois) set out to achieve 100 percent computer literacy for its 3,800 students in one year. Objectives of the overall program for the students and the staff development activities for teachers are described. (PP)

Guidelines are given for training teachers to use computers, based on staff development experiences with the Hampshire (Massachusetts) Educational Collaborative's computer literacy program. Topics covered include training goals, course scheduling, staffing, participant needs, educational strategies, and evaluation. (PP)

Elementary school personnel were interviewed to determine what staff improvement programs had been initiated in response to requirements of state-federal aid to special education. (GW)