A study of Texas programs of curriculum improvement through in-service education in senior high schools

The study was concerned with practices and recommendations for in-service education programs in relation to curriculum development in the State of Texas. The purpose of the investigation was to provide guidelines for administrators responsible for organizing and administering in-service education programs. The related literature was reviewed, and two survey instruments were developed. The instruments were pre-tested and a pilot study was conducted. The Texas Association of School Administrators endorsed the study. The questionnaire pertaining to practices was distributed to two hundred and thirty directors of instruction and the questionnaire pertaining to recommendations was sent to two hundred and thirty high school principals. Findings. Significant practices as reported by the directors of instruction are contained in the following list. 1. The cooperative approach is used in organizing, administering, and developing the philosophy of in-service programs. 2. The assistant superintendent for instruction is responsible for the district level in-service program. 3. The principal is responsible for in-service activities at the building level. [...]