Accepting the premise that nongovernmental accreditation is preferable to government accrediting, this study sought to identify changes which need to be made in the organization of nongovernmental accreditation in order that it can continue to be a socially useful enterprise. Through the use of the Delphi procedure, approximately 100 persons…

This flight test guide assists the applicant and his instructor in preparing for the Private or Commercial Pilot Rotocraft Certificate with Helicopter Rating under Part 61 (revised) of Federal Aviation Regulations. It contains information and guidance concerning the pilot operations, procedures, and maneuvers relevant to the flight test required…

This flight test guide assists the applicant and his instructor in preparing for the Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate with Glider Rating under Part 61 (revised) of Federal Aviation Regulations. It contains information and guidance concerning the pilot operations, procedures, and maneuvers relevant to the flight test required for that…

The Committee on National Program Priorities in Teacher Education (CNPPTE) was established to make recommendations for program development to the U.S. Office of Education Personnel Development and Task Force '72. The recommendations focus on developing the necessary conditions for competency-based teacher education and certification, as well as…

A review of the relationship of computer technology to the modern school system, and a suggestion for computer science courses that should be required for teacher or administrator certification. (RA O)

Describes the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) examination, administered yearly by a division of the National Secretaries Association called the Institute for Certifying Secretaries. (TA)

A short discussion of early childhood program licensing and regulation. Suggests that child care workers and licensing officials should work together to ensure quality programs. (BD)

Competency-based vocational education, focusing on occupational competencies, should be integrated into the curriculum for educating and training seafarers. (JOW)

The president and chief executive officer of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), Fred Engh, discusses the status of the NYSCA today and how recreation professionals are trying to make sports fun for all children. The NYSCA's training and certification program for volunteer coaches is highlighted. (MT)

Reports the revision of the 1983 National Council for the Social Studies Standards for Preparation of Social Studies Teachers. Recommended guidelines include suggestions that teacher education programs be challenging, have high standards for admission, and include well-supervised field experiences. Included also are recommendations for program…

Reports field test results of current efforts by the state of Michigan to develop, implement, and evaluate three levels of credentials (N=87). Use of a written examination based on an educational manual is discussed, and candidate demographics are compared to test score results. Results indicated the method was effective. (JAC)

Since states seem to see no contradiction between tightening certification requirements with one hand and issuing alternative certificates with the other, it is the responsibility of teacher educators to develop professionally defensible routes to provide needed teachers. (MT)

Explores the four key concepts to be considered in the subject of regulation: standards, ethics, certification, and licensing. The authors then examine the advisability of each for instructional technologists. A summary of terminology, including definition and function, is included. (CT)

Results of a survey on the current minimum certification requirements in each state for the employment of speech/language pathologists in public school settings indicated that the majority of states and the District of Columbia require a bachelor's degree as a minimum for certification. Minimum clinical practicum hours and certification renewal…

The United States Gymnastics Safety Association was formed as a self-regulating procedure to help ensure the status of gymnastics and to make the sport safer. The association developed a certification program to educate its coaches, ensure safer programs, and to aid in legal matters. (DF)