Several challenges exist in the implementation of integrated care given that SUD/Addiction treatment has historically been segregated from the broader health care system (Office of the Surgeon General, 2016). One expression of the gap that persists is that for counselors who want to administer SUD/Addiction and mental health counseling, or…

A national sample of 246 Directors of Pupil Personnel Services and Directors of Special Education were surveyed to assess the importance they place on training, degrees, and credentials in the hiring of school psychologists. High, but varying, levels of importance were found for the content knowledge and skill areas in the National Association of…

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)

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)

Several states are in the process of establishing legislation to enable school psychologists to provide school psychological services in the private sector. State presidents (N=40) of the National Association of School Psychologists were surveyed to develop an information base for state associations to use in the development of standards. Data…

This report contains several articles on drug abuse worker credentialing, and provides an update on information about credentialing policies and reciprocity efforts of the states. The first article reports on a meeting of the credentialing/reciprocity task force comprised of representatives from 10 states which have exhibited leadership in the…

This report describes several examples of successful academic linkages between state training offices and postsecondary institutions that result in enhanced professional development opportunities for drug abuse workers. The role of federal and state governments in drug abuse training is discussed along with several articles that are designed to…

Alternatives and recommendations to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges are presented for the accreditation of college academic and administrative personnel. The report first describes the present California credentials law, under which the Board of Governors is limited to prescribing professional or vocational experience…