The authors believe that teacher burnout is a developmental stage in a teacher's career which signals that the teacher is ready for a change. This can be accomplished by updating, training, widening knowledge, and setting professional goals. (CT)

Examines methods of reducing teacher burnout, including strong peer support systems, teacher participation in decisions that directly affect their job performance, flexible scheduling, provision of advancement opportunities, inservice training programs, fair wage scales, and the understanding of school administration. (CT)

Defines professional development and discusses its two modes: (1) formal activities (instructional programs, continuing education classes, internships and fellowships, conferences, seminars, and workshops) and (2) informal activities (reading, watching television, listening to radio, and interaction with friends and peers). (CT)

A series of six short articles explains how to recruit professional association members, build teacher and student involvement, plan dynamic conventions, issue effective newsletters, and develop lobbying networks. (SK)

For student organizations to bring realism into vocational education and develop a sense of vocationalism in students, organization activities must originate with the vocational curriculum, fund-raising should relate to the curriculum, and all members encouraged to participate. Wise use of student organizations can promote student learning and…