Both the current concern over student reading achievement and the recognition that the teacher is the key to excellence in reading instruction indicate the necessity for school-based teacher-training programs. This paper discusses a staff-development program in Palm Beach County, Florida, and includes an outline of the necessary teacher competencies, details of problems encountered (concerning evaluation methods, type of training program, assessment of needs, and released time), and guidelines for school centers to preparing and implementing school-based staff development programs. A flow-chart for program development and a diagram of inservice objectives are included. (JM)