A survey was conducted to assemble information from the 50 state departments of education about existing policies on master teachers. Master teachers in this survey included those assigned to supervise student teachers as well as those who may have been chosen for outstanding performance. Items on the survey were: (1) state policies on selecting…

Several states are in the process of establishing legislation to enable school psychologists to provide school psychological services in the private sector. State presidents (N=40) of the National Association of School Psychologists were surveyed to develop an information base for state associations to use in the development of standards. Data…

This publication identifies information and resources on career development activities in the drug abuse field. The articles provide: (1) a discussion of professionalism of the drug abuse field; (2) an update on state-by-state credentialing; (3) a report of reciprocity agreements that aid credentialing efforts; and (4) a description of primary…

This report contains several articles on drug abuse worker credentialing, and provides an update on information about credentialing policies and reciprocity efforts of the states. The first article reports on a meeting of the credentialing/reciprocity task force comprised of representatives from 10 states which have exhibited leadership in the…

Focusing on the role of continuing professional education in the various credentialing processes, a study was conducted to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date compilation of data regarding professional and occupational practice requirements in Pennsylvania. This material was intended to function as a useful resource to those serving Pennsylvania's…

One of 10 studies commissioned to investigate research needs and to stimulate planning activities, this paper concerns the structures, processes, interrelationships, governance, finance, and workforces of institutions and organizations as they are engaged in international and second language education. After noting the field of instruction and…

In this booklet describing purposes and guidelines for use of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU), the Council on the CEU sets forth the case for the Unit's use and flexibility. Defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction,…

After five years existence of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), the training programs at the various centers and projects are beginning to create an impact on educational development in Southeast Asia. Graduates from the SEAMEO centers have made substantive contributions in various fields of specialization in their…

Demographic trends promise to force sweeping changes on postsecondary higher education, particularly the inevitable steady decline in 18-year-olds and the birthrate decline since the early 1960's in the white middle class. The decline in public confidence in American institutions is also a factor to be considered in educational planning. In…

Reference materials, slides, cassettes, books, pamphlets, materials from other states, and articles used in the Carroll County, Georgia, Competency Based Teacher Certification Project, 1973-74, are listed. Brief annotations are included for both the reference materials and articles. (MJM)

This report summarizes, and gives a full report, of a feasibility study involving a discussion of problems and issues related to occupational and professional regulation that took place during four regional conferences attended by nearly 100 officials from 30 states. Participants included state legislators, licensing administrators, attorneys…

In this article, the contradictions of the Ph.D. are reviewed. It is suggested that there be numerous levels of degrees. Social change is outlined that would reward not only undergrads, but graduate students, and those now holding the Ph.D. (Author)

The final report of an international conference on the recognition of academic credentials in Europe addresses (1) cooperation between Europe and developing countries, (2) graduate study and the training of researchers in an international context, and (3) problems posed by international recognition of credentials, particularly the "brain…

Recent concerns over entry-level training and title standards in school psychology are reviewed from historical and contemporary perspectives. Differences between the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists are described in the context of variables influencing regulation and evaluation of the field.…

While the majority of adults who take the General Educational Development (GED) test do so in order to continue their education, few go on to enter postsecondary education. Yet, these same adults stand to make substantial economic and personal gains when they use their adult secondary credential to move from the ranks of high school dropout to…