This document is one in a series of monographs that present concepts and practices reflecting an analysis of programs to prepare general and special education personnel. This monograph presents a conceptual model of the seven major phases and tasks involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating personnel preparation programs in the field of education, including a) the formulation of the program rationale, b) curricular planning, c) evaluational planning, d) administrative planning, e) instructional planning, f) program implementation, and g) program evaluation. Also presented are some views on how prototype programs might be developed, disseminated, installed, and maintained. Six appendixes include information concerning recruiting and maintaining education professionals, implications for the preparation of teachers, and criteria for admission to preparation programs and accredited professional standing. Bibliographic references follow each chapter and tables are presented throughout the document. (PD)