A normative survey research methodology is described in which the author: (1) reviewed the historical development of the professionalization of public school guidance counselors, including selected literature, current state statutes, and court decisions; (2) constructed an opinionnaire, based on the norms uncovered in the review; (3) submitted the…

This publication focuses on the role of professional associations and societies in accrediting and approving educational programs and registering and certifying qualified health personnel in the allied health field. These functions of the associations directly affect the quantity and quality of health manpower. A general consideration of…

The paper on traditional professionalism in rehabilitation counseling discusses why attempts to make it a profession have failed. Rehabilitation counselors are criticized for their failure to reach disadvantaged clients, become leaders of public opinion, struggle for role definition, and work for certification of rehabilitation agencies. It is…

This book is the result of analyses made of the application forms and other materials given by the department of education registrars and heads of qualification evaluation services in Canada to out-of-province teachers seeking certification and assessment of their salary category status. This report is divided into two parts. Part A contains six…

The state of the art of an educational entity which has served America since the early 18th century is presented in this study, which describes the origins and characteristics of the independent private or proprietary schools in Illinois. The word "industry" is used for these schools because they constitute a profit-seeking, tax-paying…

This paper argues that the present system of teacher certification in New York State fails to adequately identify criteria for competency and suggests ways to improve this situation. The writer states that too much emphasis has been placed on the means by which certification is achieved while too little emphasis has been placed on the goal of…

This is the report of a working party appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science giving their recommendations for the establishment of a teaching council for England and Wales which would provide a measure of professional self-government and a register of qualified teachers. After a brief introduction reviewing the background of…

DEFINING THE ROLE OF A COUNSELOR IS A TASK WHICH IS COMPLICATED BY THE CHANGING WORLD, THE CHANGING SOCIAL STRUCTURE, AND THE INFLUENCES OF GOVERNMENT. THE ROLE IS FURTHER COMPLICATED BY THE FACT THAT COUNSELING HAS ORIGINATED FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES, BORROWING FROM THE JOB OF THE TEACHER, THE ADMINISTRATOR, THE SOCIAL WORKER, AND THE…

The stability of the structure underlying a fourteen item rating scale (the In-Training Evaluation Report) when completed on two different groups of medical candidates was investigated at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In addition the relationship between the rating scale score and scores on other measures such as multiple…

This report provides information about cable television and the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) responsibilities in regulating its operation. The initial jurisdiction and rules covered in this report pertain to the court test, public hearing, certificate of compliance, franchising, signal carriage, leapfrogging, access and origination…

Subscription television (STV), established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1968, involves transmitting television programs over the air to viewers who pay for the service. The development, trial operation, and test results of subscription television are described in this report, along with four Commission reports, and FCC…

Discusses views of some opponents of day care standards compliance legislation. (ED)

As NCATE progresses toward streamlining and improving the accreditation process, use of the rating scales seems imperative in maximizing the effectiveness of visiting team reports, and for further quantitative investigation of standards. (JD)

This report and recommendations by the Implementation Board of the Library Association Council outlines the training and experience required for certification of library assistants, licensing of librarians, and registration of Library Association Associates and Chartered Libraries. (JAB)