The purpose of this study was to determine the training needs of certified rehabilitation counselors practicing in a variety of settings by identifying knowledge areas perceived by counselors as important for which they also reported limited preparation levels. Results of the analysis revealed 23 knowledge areas in which a critical training need…

Depicts the current state of teacher certification, asserting that state laws giving teacher education programs a monopoly are the core problem. Advocates a competitive certification model. (Contains 23 endnotes.) (SK)

Describes the computer technology program at Thomas A. Edison Vocational and Technical High School in Queens, New York, all of whose graduates go on to specialty secondary schools for additional certification or to postsecondary education programs. (JOW)

Describes the Virtual Teacher Training Center, a one-year teacher education and licensure program offered via the World Wide Web. The model includes descriptions of courses and hypothetical schedules for delivery of instruction. (Contains 28 references.) (JOW)

Examined status of specific middle grades credentials for teachers and administrators in 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Found that 86 percent of states had specific middle level credential; 41 percent required the credential for teaching at middle level. Found seven different grade patterns associated with middle level…

Recent attempts to inflate school administrator credentials may have unanticipated negative consequences. As educational administration moves toward becoming a separate profession, administrators focus more on management, leaving teaching and learning (Wilensky's "dirty work") to teachers. The new professionalism should stress shared…

Although improving teachers' salaries, status, and work conditions is essential, the traditional professional model is an ineffective, inappropriate basis for accomplishing these goals. Rather than relying on an undemocratic concept connoting privilege, special status, and the superiority of mental labor, teachers should seek less elitist bases of…

North Carolina's Professional Certification Program, established in 1986, is an effort to professionalize the status of school finance officer and provide appropriate remuneration. Finance officers are now required to satisfy 7 standards and to renew their certification annually by completing 24 contract hours in position-related minicourses and…

Describes a $50 million research and development program begun by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to develop assessment instruments and prototypes for its teacher certification system. NBPTS's mission is to develop a national voluntary certification system for experienced teachers. (FMW)

The position paper contains recommendations for the certification of early childhood special educators serving children (ages birth-five) with special needs and their families. Following a discussion of background issues, the paper proposes a two-level certification structure for generalists and specialists, essential content areas of study, and…

Discusses the evaluation of a teacher's craft knowledge, or wisdom of teaching. Uses case studies from a national board certification assessment to illustrate the problems of test design and validation. (FMW)

The potentially powerful role which can be played by the Alliance (AAHPERD) in establishing credentialing standards for the leisure, health, and movement profession is discussed. Four traditional types of credentialing processes are discussed, as well as cautions regarding irresponsible credentialing. (IAH)

Results are reported from a review of health education certification requirements of states within the U.S. The review was part of the process of developing a proposed policy change in Florida with regard to course requirements in specific content areas. (IAH)

Reports a survey of state requirements for journalism teacher certification. Finds that certification officials in state departments of education are often unaware of journalism requirements and that a wide disparity exists between regulations and practice. Offers recommendations for teacher certification requirements. (MS)

Data gathered from 296 agency accreditation surveys, conducted by the Accreditation Council on Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, were analyzed, focusing on ownership, services provided, size of residential units, critical standards, characteristics of individuals served, and accreditation outcome. Redundancies between private…