Support should be available for all staff members. A procedure for handling classroom crises can be developed, more experienced teachers can serve as mentors, staff development meetings can focus on those areas in which staff members want help, and there should be opportunities for the staff to share information. Check their mailings. Most schools also receive descriptions or catalogs of training sessions by commercial firms. Some of these target specific staff development needs directly.
Many individuals provide specific types of training.
Always ask about the extent of tailoring to your school's needs. If the trainer doesn't ask about specific needs for your site, be cautious. Forty percent of training undertaken by staff is required, with staff member able to choose the remainder of their training. Emily Charter School offers staff training in multi-aged philosophy and graduation standards. ESL skills are particularly important for Cedar Riverside teachers as 40 percent of the community the school serves is made up of immigrants.