A cross-section of people who are exploring new ways of training, hiring and credentialing mental health workers on the basis of competence participated in this symposium. Their basis premises were that: (1) competency, not academic degrees, should be the basis for hiring and training human service workers and (2) there is a need for hard facts…

This publication identifies and discusses crucial issues related to the role of credentialling and certification procedures in the functioning of educational systems. Part 1 analyzes in detail selection and credentialling practices as they affect the functions and objectives of the various levels of formal education systems. Part 2 focuses on the…

A study was conducted to determine the type of documentation of students' skills desired by employers in the banking and residential carpentry industries. Data were collected by interviews with employers of random samples of banking institutions (thirty-one) and residential carpentry firms (thirty-five) in Oklahoma. Results of the study led to the…

This is one of a set of five handbooks compiled by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory which describes the processes for planning and operating a total Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE) program. Processes and material are those developed by the original EBCE model--Community Experiences in Career Education or (CE)2. The area of…

Impressions of health educators in the specialty fields of community, patient, and school health are presented concerning the scope of their profession, commonalities and differences in their professional preparation, and recommendations for directions to follow in developing a systematic and coordinated competency assurance program. This…

A competency examination was developed to assist in certification as well as to increase the supply of vocational business and office education teachers. The rationale for the examination was derived from reviewing literature and gathering information from 12 states, 25 coordinators, special meetings, and before-and-after questionnaires completed…

This document contains the papers presented at a symposium held to examine the implications of the varied factors encompassing the certification of educational researchers as expressed by the Consortium of State and Regional Educational Research Associations (SIG). By definition, the educational researcher is one who possesses competencies in the…

Credentialing educational accomplishment is an important function of colleges and universities. It is shown that accreditation and national assessment programs provide academe with effective tools for improving the quality and social justice of the credentialing system regarding extrainstitutional learning. National testing programs, ACE credit…

Assesses the state of entry, performance, and credentialing in public service occupations. Discusses the current status of public administration and public affairs; special problems in the field of public administration; standards; recent federal activity; and future directions in public administration. (Author/DB)

The efforts of UNESCO to study and recommend guidelines for the international recognition of higher education degrees and diplomas, as a means of promoting international academic mobility, are chronicled and discussed. (MSE)

In response to Fagan's article, author believes that some, but not all, of the current issues facing school psychology are associated with the organizations representing the field. School psychologists must be accountable for the present condition. They should control their future rather than be controlled by policy differences among…

Issues arising in international comparison of academic degrees and credentials, including institutional vs. governmental responsibility for the determination of equivalence, admission criteria and prerequisites for foreign student enrollment, and necessary qualifications for visiting faculty, are discussed in the context of the European Convention…

This pamphlet summarizes the outcomes of a 2-day symposium regarding the development of an Illinois Director Credential for directors of center-based early childhood programs. Day 1 included keynote presentations from national experts who provided a rationale for a director credential, a conceptual framework for defining director competence, the…

This report presents findings from a national survey on emerging credentialing programs for school-age care (SAC) providers. About half of the states report that a credential is already available, is being piloted, or is being planned. About one-third of the states do not have a credential, nor is one being planned. Common characteristics of the…