Mathematical research, automation machinery, and automatic digital computing machines are among the causes for the revolution in mathematics curriculum. Author traces the history of mathematics development and future curriculum development. (RK)

Change strategies must include informal school networks and norms. Implementation plans must involve teachers and principals prior to training. (Author/JM)

The Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement Program focuses teachers' attention on interpersonal behaviors that can lead to improved student achievement. (Author)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Studies comparing various models or processes of staff development are rare. While it is not possible to state conclusively that one inservice design is superior to another, we can put together the many pieces of research reviewed here to make some general recommendations about staff development…

The Cognitive Levels Matching (CLM) project uses a constructivist base to teach teachers how to match the cognitive demands of curriculum and cognitive abilities of students. (MD)

The Thinking/Writing model integrates principles of learning theory, composing process research, and practical writing strategies. It is developed to motivate teachers to use writing as a tool for promoting cognitive growth. (MD)

Effective training, evaluation, and incentives are key aspects of this school system's six-level career ladder program for teacher development. The three-pronged committee structure for planning and communication and the program's ownership by everyone involved have been vital to its successful planning and development. (DCS)

School systems can promote computer literacy among teachers by starting at the administrative level, making inservice comprehensive and long-term, providing concrete support, and offering opportunities for participation. (Author)

Schools in the Houston (Texas) area use training and reward systems to attract and keep bilingual teachers. (Author)

Trained in affective methods, teachers in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) are helping students raise reading scores, improve comprehension, and feel good about learning. (Author/JM)

The National Diffusion Network (NDN) not only alerts educators to exemplary education programs, but also provides inservice training before and after a program adoption. (Author)

A university-school collaboration can effect change if teachers are given supportive environments and opportunities for frequent reflection and sharing of ideas on the teaching and learning of reading and writing. (Author/TE)

Research suggests ways administrators and staff developers can help teachers with the important task of organizing and managing classrooms. (Author)

Faced with the possibility of mandatory continuing education laws, educators can learn from the mistakes and successes of other professions. Teachers and administrators must take a leadership role in planning and participating in continuing education programs throughout their professional careers. (Author/MLF)

A meta-analysis of nearly 200 research studies, plus a review of the literature on staff development, point to the importance of program design in providing insights that teachers can use in their classrooms. Appended are 32 references. (MLF)