Resulting from the Advanced Training for Child Care Administrators project (ATCCA), this manual serves to promote, in similar projects, training in administration and staff development in the areas of child development, education, or social work. Section 1 describes the rationale, goals, expectations, responsibilities, and participant selection that should be considered prior to implementing a program. Section 2 outlines three stages of program development: starting the program, working in the program, and assessing the program. Final comments regarding flexible use of the manual and training for the project are included. The ATCCA preliminary observation form, data sheet, contact worksheet, and training agreement are appended. (BJD)