Examines four somewhat arbitrary and overlapping themes from the literature in adult and teacher development: life span development, stage development, career development, and teacher development. (HOD)

This paper proposes using nontest indicators, along with academic tests, to assess school effects on youth development. Relationships between indicators and tests are explored and examples presented of nontest indicators of intellectual development, career development, and health and personal safety. Data sources for indicators are…

Presents a career cycle for teachers, including the variables of enthusiasm, interactive teaching skills, attitudes towards students and teaching, and attitudes toward the teaching profession. Discusses the model's eight stages: preservice, induction, competency building, enthusiasm and growth, career frustration, career stability, career…

Suggests steps teachers should take when planning a career in computers: (1) take inventory of personal needs, values, and motivations; (2) define career goals; (3) design a skills development plan; and (4) develop a tentative plan for obtaining experience before entering the job market. (FL)

Focuses on career problems and development of women who aspire to the position of school superintendent. Presents a history of female administrators, reviews major barriers to female superintendency, and summarizes three recent studies about females and the position of superintendent. (SRT)