An overview to a session at the Fifth International Congress on Mathematical Education is given. Papers on research by Cooney, curriculum development by Goffree, reform in mathematics education by Stephens, and a summary by Nickson are included. (MNS)

Describes the nature of the university and the place of professional training within it. Sees Schools of Education failing to link research knowledge and professional practice. Suggests ways of promoting and developing research activities at schools of education. (DMM)

Describes a comprehensive list of skills, personal qualities, and competencies considered essential for a child-care worker in India. This list was created by interviewing 30 training instructors from 10 agencies. It was found that these skills could be developed in the field worker through field-based, on-the-job training. (Author/CB)

The Administrative Decision-Making Skills Project, undertaken for the New Zealand State Services Commission, is described. A philosophical model of decision making and the associated teaching/learning package for government officers is evaluated. The project, including instruments, methodology, and major findings, is evaluated. (Author/LMO)

A national survey of graduating students (n=232) and current practitioners (n=195) was conducted to assess their perceptions about their training for the many roles school psychologists are expected to perform. Both groups perceived the quality of their training highest for traditional, direct service role. (Author/EGS)

Factors influencing the practice of school psychology are examined and the suggestion is made that school psychology may serve as a basis for determining what lies ahead for all of professional psychology. (Author)

This article was written to demonstrate how career education concepts and techniques can be integrated into school psychology training programs. Each basic career education phase was presented along with implications for training programs. (Author)

Executive coaching is an increasingly popular means of accelerating professional growth and enhancing managerial performance. Unlike most other training and development options, coaching is completely personalized and private. This guide offers practical suggestions and tips to aid in understanding the nature of a coaching engagement and in…

This paper offers an historical perspective on the practices of school psychology. It briefly describes the mechanism currently in place to assess the competency of professional psychologists. Then, the beginnings of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) are reviewed along with information on related school psychology developments.…

This report examines the transition of youth development in the United States from a social movement to an emerging profession, charting achievements the field has made in developing core competencies and skill standards, training and education programs, career ladders, evaluations, and public awareness. Section 1 describes youth development as…

The South Carolina T3 (Troops-to-Teachers) Coalition Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARC) Coalition postbaccalaureate program is designed to provide requisite training and credentialing for retiring military personnel to become teachers, in the schools most in need. This program offers an opportunity to prepare for a teaching career…

The participant's manual contains training materials for a national conference on cultivating media relations in agencies concerned with independent living for people with disabilities. Preliminary materials include the conference agenda, background information about the trainers, organizational information on Independent Living Research…

This paper evaluates an intensive 2-year Dutch training course, "Magistrum," as one possible answer to the training needs of principals. The paper posits the following question: "Is the Magistrum, as an illustrative example of an intensive training, an effective answer to the principals' need for professional development?"…

In this report, information is provided about the Educational Services sector (sector 61), which comprises establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers. These establishments…