This annual report of the California-based Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, prepared for its second year of operation, covers (a) committee membership; (b) the committee structure; (c) licensing requirements, accomplishments, and plans; (d) membership on the examination advisory panel; (e) approved programs; (f) description,…

The author presents a summary of his own view on the need for certification of research personnel employed by local education agencies and examines the advantages and disadvantages of certifying educational researchers. Certification is considered desirable upon the development of appropriate standards of competency and the establishment of…

This paper presents four recommendations of the Michigan State Board of Education regarding the certification and professional development of Michigan teachers. The proposals are that a) a system of fees be charged for teacher certificates and permits, b) a competency--or performance-based certification system be developed, c) a comprehensive…

Argues that if librarianship is to change its outside perceptions, it must first change its self-perceptions. Three areas in which true professions that demand recognition and respect have established clearly visible ground rules are highlighted: (1) credentials and librarianship as a profession or trade, (2) research, and (3) continuing…

Needing to fill coaching positions without corresponding openings in teaching positions, administrators are forced to hire coaches of varying competencies who do not teach in the building, thereby lessening opportunities for communications. Suggestions for screening, orienting, communicating with and evaluating "off the street" coaches…

The author emphasizes the relatively new phenomenon of vocational rehabilitation personnel in the private sector; points out the varied professional experience of these personnel which often excludes rehabilitation training; and discusses ethical codes of three professional organizations, four credentialing options, and issues related to client…

Suggests that regional accrediting agencies grant degrees to students who have completed the requisite number of hours at a variety of qualified institutions. (AD)

Focuses on the possibilities for better ways of selecting school administrators, emphasizing in particular the inclusion of continuous measurement of the candidate's performance in an administrative role; performance criteria need to be developed so that prospective principals can be measured by how they behave in realistic situations. (SB)

Briefly describes steps to be taken in enrollment of a new student, and the role of the personnel involved. (CJ)

At Rush University's nursing college, a task force interviewed 21 nurse leaders at doctorate-granting institutions. Differences between the doctor of nursing science and doctor of philosophy degrees were identified in terms of focus, coursework, and external recognition. Almost half recommended that Rush retain the doctorate of nursing science,…

Offers recommendations for the conduct of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) concerning these issues: (1) selecting a method of practice analysis; (2) developing rating scales; (3) determining the content of test plans; (4) using multi-variate procedures for structuring test plans; and (5) determining topic weights for test plans. (SLD)