With nearly 2 million college-educated immigrants and refugees in the United States unable to fully utilize their professional skills, better understanding of the elements of successful programs and policies that reduce the waste of advanced education and skills can benefit immigrants, their families, and the U.S. economy more generally. This…

This paper presents four recommendations of the Michigan State Board of Education regarding the certification and professional development of Michigan teachers. The proposals are that a) a system of fees be charged for teacher certificates and permits, b) a competency--or performance-based certification system be developed, c) a comprehensive…

This booklet is concerned with the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel, under which school professionals educated or experienced in one state could have their qualifications recognized in many other states without any red tape or delay. Contracts among state education authorities would provide enough similarity in…

The authors describe the development of a state competency statement for two categories of those entering nursing in future. The task force developing this particular statement was located in Ohio. (CH)

Presents the results of a survey on ethical complaints reported to state licensing boards, raises concerns about specific areas of ethical complaints and violations, and makes suggestions regarding ameliorating problem areas. (Contains 42 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)

Although the regulation of the counseling profession has been sought and accomplished in most states, it is questionable whether the public is best protected by state regulation. Offers an alternative to governmental regulation of specialties. (JPS)

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)

This directory lists over 200 interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing in Virginia who have passed either national certification or state level screening. Introductory material first lists services provided by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and then offers guidelines which address: what an interpreter is; how to…

The necessity and desirability of continuing education as a prerequisite for relicensing and certification is addressed. A four-part strategy is advocated that establishes an accreditation mechanism as the fourth step. (LBH)

A survey of 45 states that teach Principles of Technology (PT) showed that (1) 6 states have a distinct PT certificate or credential; (2) 39 states accept certifications in PT-related fields for teaching PT; (3) most states require a PT workshop for credentialing; and (4) prior work or teaching experience are currently not required in…

The author discusses what protection the various credentialing mechanisms for nurses and other health professionals may provide and the increasing public and governmental concern that the protection is for the health personnel rather than the public. She examines licensure, certification, and accreditation and their responsibility for the public…

Counselors lack credentialing methods that meet their needs for gaining credence outside of the schools. It is suggested that the lack of a clear identity, including a focused philosophical base and the clear designation of functions, underlies the problem of establishing effective credentialing processes. (Author)

This position paper reviews the history of licensure and credentialing in dental education and questions the value of state and regional board clinical examinations for entry level practitioners. Recommended are continuing education requirements, on-site visits of practice settings, periodic reevaluation of practitioners' abilities, and licensure…