This survey is the second revision of a study first conducted in 1967. Information was collected from a survey of certification bulletins from each of the state departments of education. The information and its format have been checked by the various states for accuracy. Following the certification requirements, the author has included a section…

The author briefly discusses the pros and cons of the practice of certifying people to perform educational tasks, and concludes that credentialling is a necessity which adult educators should make the best of by ensuring that certification has substance enough to assure those whom they serve of practitioners' professional calibre. (AJ)

Provides a current update of state regulation and licensing practices concerning marriage and family therapists, which would be of interest to those attempting to modify or promote legislation. Half the states have not even considered such legislation. (JAC)

Concerns about the state of teacher education programs include (1) lack of preparation for teaching students with special needs or whose native language is not English; (2) movement toward general rather than specialized certification; and (3) stop-gap alternative certification. A more integrated approach for regular and special education is…

A study exploring possible connections between teacher attrition rates and feelings of alienation compared alienation among alternatively and traditionally certified teachers in Texas. Results showed that the two groups did not differ on most alienation measures and that alienation was high among both groups. School leaders must address this…

The effects of smoking on test taking were assessed during administration of the International Union of Elevator Constructors' certification instrument to 95 subjects on June 7, 1986, at the Teamster's City in Chicago. The experiment was designed to determine whether smokers were slower in performing the mental activities required for taking the…

The authors discuss why certification examinations for park, recreation, and leisure professionals are needed and highlight specific concerns now being addressed by the Test Development Management Committee of the National Recreation and Park Association. (MT)

A brief account is given of the author's two-year struggle to obtain school librarian certification in Pennsylvania. Current trends in several states for certification are also included. (6 references) (NH)

Discusses the qualifications of certified athletic trainers and their responsibilities. Includes a list of basic requirements for certification approved by the National Athletic Trainers Association. (WD)

Presents history and development of counselor credentialing, including dimensions of standards, accreditation, certification, and licensure. Analyzes unresolved issues critical to the success of interprofessional collaboration. Offers predictions for future of nonmedical health professions. (Author/ABL)

Offers 15 humorous questions and answers for certifying Bards for poetry therapy who, once certified, will know exactly what to do when an irresistible farce faces down an immovable objective correlative. (SR)

Concludes special journal issue devoted to issues of credentialing in rehabilitation counseling profession. Concludes that rehabilitation counseling should take great pride in leadership role it continues to provide in accreditation and certification movement and in providing innovative strategies to enhance standard-setting mechanisms through…