reference for anyone involved in gifted and talented staff development. Staff development is an integral part of teaching and learning. Facilitators for gifted programs must be able to plan, implement, and evaluate staff development experiences for a variety of school personnel and support-role groups. This book teaches them how. It acts as a nuts and bolts guide, saving hours of time and effort.Staff Development guides the reader through the process of staff development—from organizing, planning, and conducting, to following up. In learning excellent skills as staff developers, gifted education professionals can help teachers adopt more accepting and facilitative attitudes toward highly able students. Samples of ready-to-use forms and surveys are included.

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