The new school administrator must have expertise, wide experience, and professionalism to deal with the new breed of students and parents. (DS)

As a result of a survey on the practices and requirements in teacher education programs, the authors conclude that a need for developing a model set of requirements for teacher education candidates exists. (BY)

Connors calls for a 'leveling out' period and Society response to all functional segments." (Editor)

Part of a continuing series. (VM)

A description of how the NAEB, through seminars, is attempting to improve...the professional development of educational broadcasters." (Editor)

The problems involved with the issue of accreditation for counselor education programs are discussed. The lack of progress in this area is partly due to the diverse committees and a lack of communications among them. Some suggestions for resolving the situation are given. (CG)

The whole pattern of the library profession is changing and developing in a country which is itself being transformed into a highly sophisticated modern state. Education for librarianship is being re-thought and efforts are being directed towards more cohesive professional organization. (Author/NH)

Rural and agricultural extension, functional literacy education, preparation of agricultural experts, education of urban dwellers concerning agricultural matters, and other forms of adult education can contribute to modernization in India. (LY)

The use of assessment centers to measure management potential is reviewed. Included are standards against which to evaluate centers, problems with the system, why many training managers prefer assessment to tests and interviews, and points to consider when converting an assessment center process to a management development experience. (CT)

Facets in the revolution in counselling female clients are explored. New counselor training programs are required to meet the needs of emerging client populations. Training programs, outlined, provide guidelines for sex-fair education for all counselors and more intensive training for counselors specializing in counseling of women. (Author/BEF)

Robert Stake presents his views on responsive evaluation, naturalistic approaches to evaluation, the role of testing in evaluation, and the training of evaluators. (BW)

What a realistic training program should require, given a broad scope of research methodology, is discussed. Considering the core of evaluation research training, the diversity of methodologies raises issues about what is to be taught and how the involvement of students in actual projects is discussed. (Author/GK)

Offers pointers on how to coach reporters to better their writing. States that a coach needs to ask good questions, listen well, and read well. Adds that a coach helps a journalist improve his/her copy and does not "fix" writing. (PA)