Calls for the elimination of state licensure requirements for public school principals and superintendents. Argues that such action will increase the pool of those qualified to be school leaders. (Contains 2 tables, 1 figure.) (PKP)

The International Civil Aviation Organization has standards for airport certification that require education and training of personnel. The American Association of Airport Executives offers accreditation and certification in airport operations and safety that can meet the needs of world-class airports. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)

Refutes arguments against professional certification for human resource development, such as lack of common knowledge base, restriction of labor supply, and administrative/regulatory issues. Presents positive implications of certification for individuals, organizations, and the field. (SK)

Discusses certification for members of ISPI (International society for Performance Improvement) and how it can enable a different level of conversation with clients, and allows clients to identify competent practitioners who can improve human performance and have committed to a code of ethics. (LRW)

Provides a history of teacher education, career and technical education (CTE), and career and technical teacher education. Looks for the four major factors that have an impact on CTE teacher education: approaches to teaching and learning, infrastructure, teacher licensure and standards, and innovative programs. (Contains 81 references.) (JOW)

Synthesizes literature on preparing postsecondary career and technical educators (CTE) and discusses methods to develop them. Presents an overview of information needed to evaluate the impact of postsecondary CTE teacher preparation on students and teachers. (Contains 43 references.) (JOW)

Presents the comments and insights of seven experienced teachers concerning changes in teacher certification. (KEH)

Reviews the lessons learned by professional psychology when it adopted the strategy of statutory regulation, freedom of choice, control of its own training and its national organization, and future strategies for Medicare and eventually for the enactment of universal health care. Claims these lessons are important to the professions following…

Explores social work profession's efforts in achieving legal regulation. Claims there is widespread success in these efforts, but there is variance in terms of the level of legal regulation as reflected in the level of educational or practice attainment required and levels of protection provided. Examines interdisciplinary collaboration in this…

This article discusses the need for certification of fitness instructors in the aerobic dance/dance-exercise industry and presents results of a survey of 18 agencies that certify instructors. Survey data has been compiled and published. An excerpt is included which lists organizations, training, certification and renewal procedures, publications,…

Vocational education standards provide schools with a fair and rigorous means to identify and recognize accomplished teachers and afford them better status. Requirements are knowledge of students, knowledge of subject matter, learning environment, advancing student learning, workplace readiness, balancing multiple life roles, social development,…

Traces historical roots of creation of first art therapy licensure bill to be written and entered into state legislative system. Explains concept development, writing of legislation, how bill was introduced, transformation and evolution to omnibus bill, and factors pertinent to passing of legislation during 1993 New Mexico Legislative Session.…

Credentialing for psychology in North America will constitute an increasingly important concern in the development of the mental health professions, regardless of specific discipline. This article highlights some major milestones in credentialing in psychology in North America and some of the credentialing issues that health care professionals may…

Suggests a process for setting a cutoff score on knowledge tests for promotion, certification, and licensing: a modified Angoff method, in which a competency estimate is determined by subject matter experts, is combined with analysis of potential impact on any groups protected by the Civil Rights Act. (SK)

Surveyed perceptions of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision members (approximate n=217) concerning different aspects of counselor credentialing. Most respondents considered registration and licensure important for professional identity and protection, with licensure being considered the more important. Certification was seen as…