Trends and Priorities in Inservice Training

A comprehensive personnel development system in each state should provide inservice training to meet changing emphases in the education of handicapped children. Training topic and personnel group priorities are identified from inservice training plans initiated by each state. Possible trends are seen in the focus and level of training needed for various groups. Delivery of inservice training is becoming diversified in terms of training providers, modes, and resources. However, state plans do not reflect awareness of these varied means of training delivery. The need for evaluation and monitoring of inservice activities indicates a future priority.