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…

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…

Whether educational administration is a profession is again debatable, as new expectations for principals and alternative credentialling proposals abound. Principalship candidates continue to be self-selected; licensure standards vary widely and have limited effects on preparation; no common framework of knowledge and skills exists. A recent…

Provides critical assessment of this special journal issue devoted to credentialing in rehabilitation counseling and credentialing movement in general. Contends that primary purpose of professional credentialing in counseling is not to protect the weak but rather to increase the power, authority, and incomes of the strong. Advises caution in…

In recent years, a British government initiative has been pursuing the aim of National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications in all industries, trades, and professions. However, exemptions have been permitted for National Governing Body awards, such as exist for various sports and recreational areas. Efforts to reconcile these two parallel…

Classifying assessment by the reason for assessment and the use of the results facilitates the separation of assessment for accountability and for credentialing from assessment for enhancing teaching and learning. Current trends in assessment include the use of portfolios and computer-administered tests. (JOW)

Presents an overview of the historical development of the specialized practice, preparation standards, and credentialing of career counseling. Also focuses on commonalities of career counseling, general counseling, and other specialized forms of counseling. (JPS)

Reviews the market for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in management as well as evidence of their effectiveness for management development in Britain. Suggests that management NVQs focus on routine aspects of management and are ineffective at adding value in organizations. (SK)

This study addresses the fundamental question, "Are Kentucky's public community and technical colleges training enough students with the relevant skills to fill job openings in Kentucky's middle-skill jobs?" By examining student interests in occupational programs, labor market demand for trained middle-skill employees, and their…

This report is a follow-up to "Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades" (Williams, Kirst, Haertel, et al., 2010). That study specified a comprehensive set of actionable practices that differentiated higher academic achievement among 303 middle grades schools in California. In doing so, the study provided a compelling and coherent account of…

China's educational reform from the late 1990s, has substantially increased university capacity. This has been most evident in undergraduate enrolments. As an increasingly large cohort of university graduates enters the job market yearly, the demand for university graduates has not caught up with supply. Some university students plan to pursue…

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze traditional duties of academic administrators in light of fundamental changes in the ways universities operate, increasing demands in teaching, research and costs management, and a looming shortage of qualified faculty, to determine need and opportunity for a better administrative design.…

In response to states' interest, NECTAC (National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) queried Part C and Section 619 Coordinators regarding certification or endorsements for personnel working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how states provide services for children diagnosed with ASD. Responses were received…

Over the last decade, teacher performance assessments (TPAs) have begun to find appeal in the context of teacher education programs and teacher licensing for their innovative ways of assessing teacher knowledge and skills but primarily for their potential to promote teacher learning and reflective teaching. Studies of preservice teachers who have…

California public schools face a number of challenges, including low academic performance and a shortage of fully credentialed teachers. One way to address these particular challenges is through teacher retention. Experienced teachers are more effective at raising student test scores, on average, than are teachers in their first year or two of…