National Staff Development Council (NSDC) standards guide the development of new staff-development programs in Maryland, and they have provided the framework that guides Maryland's teacher-training efforts. This article offers details on the NSDC standards and discusses how Maryland is making use of them. (SM)

A study was conducted to determine the effects on school employees in Rockville, Maryland, of an in-service training program studying ethnic groups in America. The study gathered data on school employees before and after enrollment in the course in order to measure changes in knowledge of ethnic groups, racial attitudes, classroom practices, and…

A study was conducted to determine the effects on school employees in Rockville, Maryland, of a black experience and culture in-service training program. The study gathered data on school employees before and after enrollment in the course in order to measure gains in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Tables show program participants' change in…