Organizations worldwide have been turning to Six Sigma program (SSP) to eliminate the defects in their products or drive out the variability in their processes to attain a competitive advantage in their marketplace. An effective certification program has been touted as a major contributor to successful implementation of SSP. An effective…

This article explores central elements that facilitate successful mathematics professional development in urban secondary schools through a case study of one long-term effort. The following research question guided this study: How can schools structure professional development that supports teacher learning and addresses the complex realities of…

This paper explicates the elements of several policy instruments used in Connecticut, the political conditions under which they were chosen, and their intended targets and expected effects on teacher quality and student learning. The purpose of the paper is to explain how the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) and the Connecticut State Department…

A survey was conducted to identify requisite supervisor knowledge and skills and to determine what procedures should be used in establishing a national "approved supervisor" certification program. Subjects surveyed were members of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES); all members were invited to participate and some 724…

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the largest counselor certification agency in the U.S. and is widely recognized as a national credential based upon training, experience, and performance on a written examination. NBCC has developed two examinations: the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and the National Career Counselor…

The role of teachers and teacher organization in external assessment of teacher education programs is examined. (HMD)

Results indicate that it will be necessary to encourage more females to enter the science teaching profession and plans need to be drawn to upgrade the professional qualifications of most of the science teachers in the six Northern States of Nigeria. (Author/PG)

This resolution of the Council of Europe states a principle of equivalence based on the comparability of final qualifications that give access to identical fields of activity rather than on detailed comparability in training requirements. (JH)

This manual provides information needed to meet specific standards for certification as a pesticide applicator. The pamphlet discusses the recognition and control of forest pests such as weeds, insects, disease and vertebrates by application of pesticides. Special attention is given to application methods and precautions to minimize human and…

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)

The certification procedure which is used by the American Institute for Design and Drafting applies to secondary, post-secondary, and collegiate programs offering occupational education for junior draftsmen, draftsmen, design draftsmen, and engineering designers. The major sections in this report outline: (1) eligibility requirements, (2)…

When consideration in any state must be given to the relevancy and adequacy of certification standards for specialists, it is often advantageous to survey the practices of other states. Since certification patterns for school psychologists are presently being evaluated in Ohio, it was felt that the practices of other states should be surveyed. On…

This guide contains basic information to meet specific standards for pesticide applicators. The text is concerned with recognition of pests and vectors such as lice, fleas, mosquitoes, flies and rodents. There is also discussion on methods of control without pesticides or in combination with pesticide treatment. Sections of the text are devoted to…

A report by the Alabama Committee for the Preparation of Educational Media Personnel summarizes the related literature, defines the role of the media specialist, lists projected terminal and enroute competencies of media specialists, and makes recommendations aimed at improving the professional status of the media specialist. The history and…