Considers the question of compulsory certification for librarians and describes a California proposal which would require certification for librarians desiring positions in state-funded libraries. (FM)

Summarizes and compares the contrasting recommendations about teacher training that Doyle Watts and Arthur Combs made in a prior issue and presents research evidence about each recommendation. (MLF)

The author discusses the current status of driving for persons with low vision, both with and without using a bioptic telescope. Licensing criteria, training sequences, and problem areas are considered. (Author/CL)

Discusses some of the implications of a recent proposal by the Canadian Council for Human Resources in the Environmental Industries (CCHREI) for an umbrella certification process which would apply to the environmental work of a wide range of occupations, including education. Contains 63 references. (JRH)

Describes alternative teacher certification (licensure) programs at universities, regional services centers, and school districts. Provides summary of research on alternative teacher certification. Includes brief description of online sources on alternative teacher certification such as The National Center for Alternative Teacher Certification…

Two business technology teachers share their opinions and experiences regarding the process of becoming certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. They provide tips for success. (JOW)

Compared two Angoff standard-setting methods, percentage, and yes-no, in the work of four groups of judges (n=24) given behavioral descriptors or incidents to use in making ratings. Results indicate that passing scores based on percentage estimates were stable from initial to final ratings, but those based on dichotomous (yes-no) ratings had…

Examines extent to which all 50 states implemented performance assessment in making professional licensure decisions as of 2001-02; considers differences among various types of assessments and different uses thereof. Describes three challenges to low state implementation of performance-based licensure: costs; need to ensure validity, reliability,…

Surveyed 194 individuals certified for the job of principal about their current jobs and expected jobs as principals and the levels of satisfaction for each job. Participants perceived that their job satisfaction would decrease on assuming the job of principal relative to time with family and job security, but would increase relative to salary and…

Describes basic reasons why training programs for youth sport coaches are necessary and provides information germane to several of such certification programs. Notes that it is important to understand that opportunities exist to enhance professionalism entailed in coaching youth sports. Explains how private sector has seized opportunity to provide…

To help secondary schools find qualified journalism teachers and improve the quality of journalism instruction, the Journalism Education Association has designated a commission to establish certification requirements for such teachers. Individuals with teaching credentials and college majors or minors in journalism are considered certifiable. (MLH)

Marketing educators need to be involved in developing teacher licensure and certification requirements. These educators are challenged to reach agreement in developing professional standards for initial licensure and renewal of credentials. (Author)

Andragogy's concern with process is at odds with the competence movement's emphasis on outcomes. Accreditation of prior learning, a system of assessing and certifying competence acquired through experience, has some similarities with andragogy. Learner reflection and identification of learning in many different contexts can bridge the gap. (SK)

James states that the diversity of adult education makes it impossible to develop a system of certification. White thinks it is needed to meet society's expectation for demonstrated professionalism. (SK)

Examines the evaluation and certification processes in law, medicine, teaching, the military, and other professions and discusses the shortcomings common to all. Cites Everett Hughes's assertion that a professional is one who routinely deals with other people's emergencies; notes that this capacity is difficult to assess. (DM)