The present body of teachers of the arts represent neither the best performers in the arts, nor the best teachers in the sense of learning facilitation. This double deficit in teaching competencies was discussed with reference to the need for inservice training. (Author/RK)

A check of staff development plans in 67 Florida counties revealed 143 components for arts-related professional growth. While briefly summarizing objectives for working with art media, this article concentrates on the in-service objectives related to more general teaching competencies, such as class management, instructional methods, and program…