Article describes four certification options for principals, and points out that the trend is toward greater flexibility. (Editor)

The Gann Committee in Great Britain proposed a two-year course leading to a certificate in vocational education to train design technicians for industry. The author presents his disagreement with this proposal. (PG)

This booklet is a guide to requirements for basic teaching certificates in Canada. Infomation listed includes: 1) the type of certificate available; 2) grade level; 3) educational requirements; and, 4) requirements for permanent certification. Standards are given for the provinces of Yukon Territory, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,…

Teacher-educators interested in preparing family life educators for secondary school systems of Indiana formed a task force to devise certification requirements for family life educators. After ten years a program including course work in human development, the family, human sexuality, and educational material and methods was devised. (BEF)

Describes the proliferation of nursing certificates, which enable nurses to develop specialized skills or knowledge. Outlines factors to consider in program development: defining and leveraging provider strengths through alliances and collaborations, monitoring direct and indirect costs. Offers guidelines for developing certificate programs. (SK)

Reviews vocational education and training provision in Ireland, including the impact of the European Social Fund. Describes the new Leaving Certificate Applied, which includes occupational preparation, vocational education, and general education. Discusses issues related to the certificate: partnership, fragmentation, inflexibility, and parity of…

Over 13 years, 134 New Zealand students pursued the Certificate in Social Studies. Although at first 96% were women, by the late 1980s only three-fourths were. Differences in educational background of men and women before certification were greater than differences in their educational pursuits after. There were significant differences in their…

The gerontology certificate program at the University of Massachusetts-Boston uses an action research model in two formats: (1) older adult students learn social research methods and conduct studies among their peers; and (2) certified graduates serve as interns, conducting research on older adult issues and needs. (SK)

Describes certification for journalism teachers offered by the Journalism Education Association--the CJE (Certified Journalism Educator) and the MJE (Master Journalism Educator) certificates. Discusses the process and purposes of obtaining certification. (SR)

A collaborative approach to program design, marketing, instruction, and evaluation can yield high quality interdisciplinary certificate programs. Evaluation issues include (1) quality of core knowledge; (2) input from beneficiaries; (3) appropriate methodology; (4) appropriate instructors; (5) measurement of learning gains; and (6) curriculum…

Everyone knows that school is supposed to help students become responsible adults, but how can high schools encourage students to accept responsibility for the learning and behaviors that they will need to do so? One answer is School Counts, the work ethic certification program at Arkansas City (KS) High School. Through a partnership with Cowley…

A report on the Association for Educational Communication and Technology's task forces on certification and accreditation. (HB)

A definition of instructional technology in reference to accreditation and certification criteria. (HB)

This document contains the rules and regulations governing the certification of teachers, school personnel, and accreditation of teacher education institutions in the state of Kentucky. (JD)