This volume updates certification requirements and other pertinent information for K-12 teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel. The publication lists: certification requirements for each state in the United States and the District of Columbia; recommendations of regional and national associations (Middle…

On May 7, 1988, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction was awarded State recognition by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This publication presents the current approval status of the 46 colleges and universities in North Carolina (both public and nonpublic institutions) that offer programs leading to…

Illinois' policy makers recognize the importance of reading competency to success in school. In this paper we summarize the findings of several recent national reports on reading and consider their findings for Illinois' reading initiatives. The paper also provides an overview of reading programs and certification in Illinois, including the…

Minimal federal regulations on firearm sales have facilitated the proliferation of guns, gun owners, and gun dealers in the United States. This fact sheet offers data on the growing number of firearm dealers, the relative ease of obtaining and keeping a license to sell guns from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the lack of…

Most states regulate family day care, mainly through licensing and registration. Some states offer a choice of licensing or registration, while others regulate family day care on a voluntary basis. Requirements for family day care regulation vary tremendously. Some believe that family day care providers do not stand to gain anything from…

This article presents questions and answers on the topic of competency-based instruction. (RC)

It is contended that the national Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements for certification of amateur athletic events are violative of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Revisions in the certification requirements are suggested which would control the amateur standing and economic exploitation of the athlete but with minimum restriction. (JT)

Author argued that an ethical component should be written into any outline for the examination of candidates for licensing as administrators and supervisors. (Author/RK)

Article discusses the nature of certification for rehabilitation counselors and the primary purpose involved. Special features of a certification program are discussed along with a built in "grandfather clause." (EK)

Professionals within institutions of teacher education, in association with those in the field, are best qualified to set standards of quality, develop training programs, and assess effectiveness of teacher preparation programs. (HMD)

Information on the American Speech and Hearing Association's efforts in clinician education and certification. (CH)

This document addresses the recommendation on developing teacher certification that is appropriate to adult education that was made in California's 1989 Strategic Plan for Adult Education. Following an executive summary, chapter 1 offers a history and summary of the recommendation and lists its objectives. Chapter 2 is a review of relevant…

This document is a reference guide to the laws, rules, and regulations of the State Education Department that govern the profession of psychology in the state of New York. The requirements and procedures for obtaining licensure and first registration as a psychologist are also highlighted. General regulations for the licensed professions as well…

The American Camping Association's (ACA) Camp Standards Program assists camp administrators in providing a quality camp experience and assists the public in selecting camps that meet standards accepted by the industry and recognized by the government. ACA Camp Standards represent desirable practices basic to quality programs. Accredited camps and…

A study involving 123 teachers newly certified in mathematics during the 1985/86-1986/87 school years was undertaken to investigate the relationship among three common assessments of achievement often used in the certification of teachers of mathematics. The study also sought to determine whether a level of content preparation can be inferred from…