Unlike so much of the current vocabulary in education and technology that seems to stir more confusion than clarity, most public service librarians may already have a general idea about digital badges. As visual representations of individual accomplishments, competencies or skills that are awarded by groups, institutions, or organizations, they…

As data as a scholarly object continues to grow in importance in the research community, librarians are undertaking increasing responsibilities regarding data management and curation. New library initiatives include assisting researchers in finding data sets for reuse; locating and hosting repositories for required archiving; consultations on…

"Research Connections" conducted a comprehensive search of its collection for resources focused on child care licensing and regulation. This search produced results grouped in three broad areas: (1) regulatory policies and practices; (2) relationship of licensing to quality of care and child outcomes; and (3) relationship of licensing to…

This bibliography on licensure and certification in special education lists 110 references grouped into 82 general references and 28 references on alternative certification (28). References date from 1984 through 1994 and include journal articles, books, conference papers, and government reports. (DB)

"Research Connections" conducted a comprehensive search of its collection for resources focused on child care licensing and regulation. This search produced results grouped in three broad areas: (1) regulatory policies and practices; (2) relationship of licensing to quality of care and child outcomes; and (3) relationship of licensing to…

Couselor credentialing is a way to symbolize professionalism and high standards to the public. Its purpose is to identify counselors who are at least minimally qualified to provide counseling services. This special digest collection on credentialing counselors covers many aspects of legislation, methods, and special concerns about credentialing.…

This bibliography lists materials pertinent to accreditation, licensure, certification, and public accountability. Fifty-seven citations are presented alphabetically by title. The ERIC number is indicated at the end of each citation, where appropriate. (MJM)

A sample of varied materials on accreditation and certification is presented. (JD)

This essay reviews the history of and reasons for the federal government's reluctance to enforce standards for day care quality. It is argued that the federal government must at least assure that the day care it subsidizes is not detrimental to children. Several revisions in the existing federal standards and the mechanisms for enforcing them are…

Traditional leadership preparation programs and licensure requirements give only token consideration to social justice concerns. This article examines the emerging social justice discourse in the educational administration field and discusses several challenges that must be considered as universities and others attempt to prepare school leaders…

This paper examines the current context and historical background of Federal Day Care Standards. Section I briefly defines the term standards, describes different types of standards, and discusses the rationale for minimum day care standards. Also examined in this section are: the process of standard formulation; legal defense of a standard as…

This information analysis paper, based on a search of the ERIC data base, deals with methods of evaluating counselor effectiveness. A review of the literature summarizes research concerning counselors and counselor educators, and suggests implications for both groups. Issues and trends for practitioners include certification and licensing;…

This paper addresses the issues concerning the moral and ethical picture of responsibility and control of relicensure in the professions. The author examines the historical framework of professionalism, outlines the philosphical, legal, and ethical issues, and stresses the need for accountability and continuing education. While the professional…

The activities of the National Organic Standards Board, coupled with the movement towards "sustainable systems" and continued consumer support for organic foods, have made farming organically an increasingly viable alternative for many U.S. farmers. This list of resources is provided to accommodate increasing requests for information on…

This resource guide contains descriptions of 47 projects and 13 professional growth activities conducted between 1982 and 1984 under the auspices of the Wisconsin Board of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (WBVTAE) Leadership Identification Program. Included among those projects described are efforts related to the following areas:…