Public Law 2015, Chapter 261 created the Public Higher Education Systems Coordinating Committee to recognize more formally the importance of cooperative efforts between Maine's two public systems of higher education. The Committee is comprised of the Chancellor of the University of Maine System (UMS), the President of the Maine Community College…

This document records testimony from a hearing held to examine ways to help students succeed by strengthening the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable John Kline, Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) Honorable Robert C. Scott, Ranking Member, Committee on…

President Obama and congressional leaders have vowed to take action this year on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), most recently reauthorized and rebranded as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. While most observers remain skeptical that everyone will actually see a signing ceremony in 2011, it does appear likely that at least…

This booklet contains the laws, policies, and procedures affecting certification of teachers and administrators in the state of Arizona. Specific requirements for certification are included. (JD)

Makes recommendations for action by Association for Counselor Education and Supervision to enhance school counseling. Discusses need to establish consistency in application of professional standards across school counselor preparation programs, accreditation of school counselor preparation programs, and credentialing of school counselors by state…

Regulations governing the certification of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in the state of Pennsylvania are set forth. (JD)

This report presents information on an ongoing investigation into Pell Grant Program abuses among parochial yeshiva-operated institutions in the New York City area. The investigation examined 23 yeshivas (Orthodox Jewish schools of higher instruction in Jewish learning) or yeshiva-operated institutions for fraudulent or abusive conditions and…

These certification standards are based upon the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code governing teacher preparation and certification. The requirements are state minimums, which colleges and universities may choose to exceed in preparing candidates to be recommended for licensure. Certification standards are subject to change. (MM)

The West Virginia Board of Education initiated an experimental program in 1958 for licensing graduates of regionally accredited colleges and universities who had not completed teacher education programs. This publication describes how West Virginia has utilized the National Teacher Examinations as a basis for professional licensure. (JD)

An editorial and condensed account of hearings and recommendations of the U.S. House of Representatives concerning "diploma mills" and mail-order degrees and credentials is given. (MSE)

This document presents the state standards for certification of teachers and other educational personnel in the state of Maine. Included are an introduction, general regulations and policies, and specific requirements for each certificate. (MM)

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an educational, scientific, and professional organization whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of human development. In line with this dedication to human development, the principles that define the ethical behavior required of ACA members are presented here. All members are required to adhere…

California laws governing the preparation and licensing of teachers were revised in 1970. The revised bill excluded health education as a teaching specialty. Various lobbying methods were attempted and eventually a bill was passed to correct this situation by the state legislature. Unfortunately, the bill was vetoed. (JN)

Professional preparation institutions are attempting to legislate greater control over the credentialing process. The credentialing system functions most efficiently under a partnership structure in which input is provided by the professional preparation institutions, the organized profession representatives of the market, and the government. (JN)

This handbook is a compilation of materials relative to Texas teacher certification requirements. Topics covered are: (1) state governance; (2) application procedures for Texas teacher certificates; (3) suggestions for expediting services; (4) examination requirements for Texas certification; (5) general requirements for Texas teaching…