The human resources department of the 22-year-old organization is beginning to focus more on staff development.

It takes away from the local district's ability to do staff development to meet its own needs.

"We did a lot of staff development and clearly that's beginning to pay off," she said.

Q. What is the role of staff development in your school system?

"We have cut our budget for new books, resources and staff development," she says.

"In general there are greater efforts at staff development and providing personal support," especially for new teachers, she said.

It provides services such as group purchasing, computer service, and staff development.

Whether you have one year of experience or 20 years, all educators should be required to maintain staff development.

The money can go toward shelter improvements or staff development.

They worked in three areas: social climate, academics and staff development.