Neither desegregation nor testing programs are sufficient to guarantee equal opportunity. A comprehensive effort will be required if both equity and quality are to be achieved in public education. (Author/MLF)

Discusses several dangers inherent in focusing attention on minimum standards instead of realizing students' maximum potential. (DD)

The key to clarity and accountability is to structure the schools so that their goal is clearly the purpose for which they are instituted. The concept of "adult competency" can clarify education's purposes. (Author/MLF)

Describes the Florida Educational Accountability Act of 1976. The purpose of the act is to validate the high school diploma, thereby improving the quality of public education and eliminating the continued need for social promotion. (Author/MLF)

Examines the Oregon program in which each school district establishes and measures its own set of competency standards. (Author/IRT)

Describes a conceptual framework by which the role of under-graduate education in rehabilitation might be better clarified and communicated. The article proposes identification of competencies and levels of competency in specific roles that affect practice. (Author)

Definitions and roles of industrial pharmacists are reviewed historically and present-day needs for competence are detailed. (LBH)

Institutions that obtain accreditation should share common standards and criteria, common terminology, and common expectations in terms of competency levels and course outcomes. (JD)

Competence with preservice and inservice educational programs. (DAG)

A 1976 survey of state legislation relating to community colleges indicates that community college funding is a major issue with legislators. State legislators also acted on a wide range of other topics. Survey results are presented and discussed. (DC)

Examines aspects of the design or implementation of competency tests that may be illegal--inadequate phase-in periods, inadequate match between test and instruction, and racial discrimination. Provisions for a model program are outlined. (Author/IRT)

Based on the need for extensive services in a sparsely populated region, the University of Northern Colorado established a Dual-Competency program to prepare the prospective teacher to teach both academic subjects and orientation and mobility to the visually handicapped. (SBH)

Four criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of units of analysis for task analytic research are proposed. Meeting all four criteria and thus recommended for use in behavior analytic work is percentage correct with competent performance coded and a task analysis grid showing individual step performance. (Author/DB)

Definitions of specific medical competencies to be acquired by medical students in the course of their studies may be derived from the juxtaposition of a list of generic competencies with a list of appropriate subject areas. The operation of the method is demonstrated in relation to the curriculum of The Beer Sheva Medical School, Israel.…

Barriers to successful implementation of competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs include misperceptions about CBVE as well as a lack of funds and support services. These barriers can be overcome with a coordinated effort at the state level. (Author/CH)