Traditional teacher education programs and occupational experience are compared as criteria for teacher certification. (CH)

A call to action by the National Association for the Education of Young Children encourages concern among early childhood personnel for nationwide child care licensing. Institutional sources of opposition to licensing are pointed out. (BJD)

The Pennsylvania State Department of Education recently changed to a noncategorical certificate for special education teachers based on three factors: overlap in categorical programs, generalization of materials and methods across all categories, and similarity in daily activities of special education teachers regardless of categorical assignment.…

The effective and timely use of the Sunset Review process enabled Florida specialist-level school psychologists to become eligible for private practice licensure. By examining the history of Florida school psychology licensure, other state associations may better understand how social, economic, and political forces made this legislation possible.…

Colorado now requires applicants for teaching certificates to pass a basic skills test in spelling, English language usage, and mathematics and to demonstrate acceptable speaking ability. Student teachers must also complete this screening. Applicants have four chances to complete the test. (MLF)

Asserts that legal restraints, such as those existing for other major professions, are needed in psychology. Outlines areas in psychological practice that might call for direct or indirect legal regulation. (GC)

Discusses Kansas' three-year experience with mandatory continuing education for relicensure for all nurses. Includes information on the law as well as the effects and problems of mandatory continuing education. (JOW)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

Data collected through a time sampling procedure of eight staff and six resident behaviors indicated that licensed residential units for the mentally retarded were just as derelict as unlicensed units in providing habilitative programing for their retarded residents. (Author)

Describes the philosophy and intent of Danish day care services and the means whereby a home is designated an approved day care site. (Author/DB)

Appropriate use of noncertified athletic personnel in higher education physical education classes is discussed. (LH)

A discussion between William Prosser, Director of Program Planning and Evaluation in the Office of the Secretary, HEW, and Floyd Haberkorn, Director of Membership Services for NAEYC, concerning current evaluation of federal day care requirements. (HS)

Most institutions of higher education need to provide opportunities for women to develop coaching competencies. (MM)

Describes an alternative high school program that used community volunteers to teach some classes and what happened when members of the educational community opposed the use of those uncertified volunteers. (IRT)

Certification restricts the pool from which school boards can hire administrators and serves the interests of schools of educational administration more than those of the public. (IRT)