Abstract
While the importance of staff development and inservice has not been questioned, the benefits derived from such experiences often are challenged. Traditionally, participants who have attended an inservice or staff development are criticized when changes in professional performance or attitudes are not noted. However, factors such as inappropriate expectations, insufficient instructional time, and lack of a support system might be cited as causes that erode the positive effects from staff development and inservice opportunities. Alternative training experiences are described as ways to make staff development and inservice experiences more meaningful to professionals and have greater impact on the students they serve.
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