Discusses the shortage of qualified mathematics teachers and the decline of student achievement. Includes recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (JOW)

Describes a study that evaluated the effectiveness of a one-day inservice workshop to assist teachers in using a new state curriculum guide. Results implied that a one-day workshop can be effective in stimulating the professional development of teachers and improving school practice. (NRJ)

The National Writing Project at Work monograph series describes National Writing Project (NWP) work, often shared informally or in workshops through the NWP network, and offers detailed chronological accounts for sites interested in adopting and adapting the models. This monograph--"The Story of SCORE"--is a realistic look at how an…

The Reading and Microcomputers Project at Texas School for the Deaf is designed to provide inservice teacher training in computer technology, develop software for enhancing secondary students' vocabulary skills, and teach students computer literacy skills. Recommendations of project staff include training aides, students, and volunteers in the…

Described is a comprehensive training component to equip the professional staff of the Montgomery County (Maryland) school district to implement mathematics curriculum revisions. Included are the determination of the training needs, design for training, evaluation of the training design, and implications of the training project. (DS)

Maintains that if progress in teaching writing has bogged down, the reason is a lack of teacher involvement in effective in-service programs. (Author)

This article describes a program developed at the University of Georgia aimed at increasing teacher competency in secondary transitional programing for students with disabilities and reports on participant teachers' (n=22) implementation efforts. Extent of implementation, factors affecting implementation, and the perceived value of the training…

A survey of 91 secondary trade and industrial teachers found that, although many schools are wired, teachers have not been adequately trained to use the equipment. Although 79% felt hands-on experience resulted in the best learning, most inservice training allowed for little hands-on time. (JOW)

Describes an inservice program to prepare secondary teachers to implement problem-based learning (PBL). Discusses teacher concerns about time constraints, student motivation, learning resources, and assessment and the usefulness of PBL for structuring curriculum and working with special needs students. (SK)

This document summarizes the ninth annual report of civil rights compliance activities in Michigan carried out by the Vocational-Technical Education Service (VTES), under the Michigan State Board of Education, during fiscal year 1988-89. These activities were conducted to comply with the mandates of the Vocational Education Programs Guidelines for…

A project was undertaken to (1) develop a model for regional planning of vocational education based on service center regions in Texas; (2) establish an effective communications system for providers of occupational education in the state; (3) provide a process for the inservice training of participants in regional vocational planning; and (4)…

The proceedings of the twelfth annual meeting of the College Reading Association (with a focus on "Reading: Today's Needs, Tomorrow's Challenges") consisted of the following papers: "President's Address" (J. R. Newton); "Structure, Stricture in Reading Programs" (M. J. Weiss); "Why Use Informal Reading…

This module, the third of four units about vocational competency measurement, is module 19 in the Vocational Education Curriculum Specialist series. The purpose stated for the document is to help in the development of both written and performance competency tests based on the needs identified for testing a particular program and the standards and…

This module, the fourth of four units about vocational competency measurement, is module 20 in the Vocational Education Curriculum Specialist series. The purpose stated for the document is to help in the validation of a competency test after it has been developed, in the determination of how test results will be reported, and in the consideration…