This document is one in a series of publications designed to assist local school districts in the management of their personnel procedures. This document provides assistance to districts by providing guidelines for staff development and retraining. Discussed in the publication are (1) the need for retraining; (2) retraining policy (federal and state regulations); (3) employee motivation; (4) staff development; (5) retraining; (6) supervision and evaluation; (7) the employee; (8) forms of merit; and (9) recommendations for improving retention. The appendices comprise almost half of the publication and contain definitions, model policies, a checklist for evaluating a staff development program, suggested standards for competent and ethical educators, and a suggested checklist for reviewing the personnel evaluation process. (SI)