The increasing number of states requiring periodic renewal of teacher certification has intensified the need for setting standards and systematic review. Because recertification is not accomplished within the context of a program, the criteria used are solely those of the state education agency. Quality assurance mechanisms are needed. (MT)

This article presents possible modifications of the American Association for Counseling and Development standards of preparation. Incorporation of computer preparation standards for counseling and human development professionals is suggested. (Author)

Explores issues related to testing and certification of social workers and discusses the National Association of Social Workers' experience in the assessment of competence. Explores formulation of definitions, determination of standards, and construction of quality instruments. (JAC)

Advocacy and professional organizations in Alabama collaborated to bring about the formal preparation of regular educators in the identification and instruction of exceptional children. (CL)

Results are reported of a six-year follow-up survey of state, district, and U.S. territory certification offices conducted to determine current requirements for early childhood special education personnel and to assess the status of known training programs. (Author/CL)

The first draft of the update and revision of the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) standards for the certification of teachers of the hearing impaired is presented. Standards address certification requirements and competencies. (Author/CL)

Describes the Master Teacher Program introduced by Governor Lamar Alexander of Tennessee. The program outlines four career stages: apprentice teacher, professional teacher, senior teacher, and master teacher. Discusses problems with merit pay plans and makes recommendations for implementation. (JOW)

Noting the need for improved professionalism in adult education, the author argues against the use of traditional university degree programs for teacher certification and outlines an alternative plan based on competency based criteria that would be applied by a national professional association. (JT)

This paper discusses two topics related to diagnostic score reporting for credentialing examinations. The first deals with various ways to compute subscores for credentialing examinations. The second addresses some pertinent factors to consider when presenting diagnostic results. To illustrate these issues, a sample set of subscores is used. This…

During the 1980s, meetings were held throughout the United States to discuss certification for technical communicators. Discussions were guided by a series of questions regarding the educational requirements and professional duties of technical communicators. In January 1983 the STC (Scientific and Technical Communication) Board authorized the…

This publication presents a summary of annual reports submitted by Colorado education preparation institutions to the Colorado State Department of Education for the periods August 31, 1997 through September 1, 1998 and August 31, 1998 through September 1, 1999. The reports are intended to facilitate communication between the institutions and the…

These "Best Practices" have been developed by eight regional accrediting commissions in response to the emergence of technologically mediated instruction offered at a distance as an important component of higher education. They attempt to address concerns that regional accreditation standards are not relevant to the new distributed…

This article presents the results of a study intended to establish baseline information and a database relative to counselors' receipt of third party payments. This database provides information against which to measure the success of future efforts to gain recognition and benefits for counselors with insurance agencies and other third party…

Describes a study which examined a local state employment service's procedural and administrative problems in validly certifying individuals as disadvantaged. (SF)