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Within the framework of UNESCO's program in the field of educational policies, planning and administration, the training of educational planners, and the training and upgrading of educational administration staff is a high priority concern. Addressed to both trainers and practitioners, this three-part handbook stresses the development of training competencies, including training materials. To introduce trainers to the educational management scene in Asia and the Pacific, part A discusses some general issues, such as the role of educational planners and administrators, the importance of training in improving educational management, available training opportunities, and appropriate training contexts. This part also provides a country-by-country account of the training facilities and systems in Asia and the Pacific region for training educational managers. issues and concerns. The six chapters in part B discuss various aspects of planning and organizing training, including strategies, techniques of identifying training needs, modular curriculum development, methods of classifying training modalities, training institute organization, and techniques for evaluating training. Part C presents several effective methods for training administrators. Recognizing the serious limitations of the lecture method, the nine chapters in this section explore alternatives such as self-instruction materials, simulation exercises and games, in-basket exercises, and case method, role playing, field training, self-study and small group work, instrumented training, and distance training. (47 references) (MLH)