Californians can earn college degrees or certificates or get job-related training at a variety of institutions both public and private, throughout the state. This guide is divided into three parts designed for locating information about higher education in a number of ways. Part I lists California's degree-granting colleges and universities in…

This publication presents an update of the pertinent information on certification requirements for teachers in each of the states and the District of Columbia. This information is intended for use by teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel. It is suggested that students wishing more detailed information on…

This edition of "Requirements for Certification" updates pertinent information on certification requirements for teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel in each state in the United States. Outlines are provided of recommendations on certification by the following regional and national associations: Middle…

This edition of "Requirements for Certification" updates pertinent information on certification requirements for teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel in each state in the United States. Outlines are provided of recommendations on certification by regional and national associations, and sources of information…

This handbook provides certification and licensure requirements for school psychologists. It is intended for use by school psychology students, trainers, practitioners, administrators, state department personnel, and legislators. The introduction explains the data collection and validation procedures used in developing this handbook. A section on…

This article discusses the need for certification of fitness instructors in the aerobic dance/dance-exercise industry and presents results of a survey of 18 agencies that certify instructors. Survey data has been compiled and published. An excerpt is included which lists organizations, training, certification and renewal procedures, publications,…

This document includes 21 professional accrediting agencies and presents an overview of the agency; constituency of the accrediting body; responsibility of the accrediting body; procedures used in accreditation; and policy statements, guidelines or principles adhered to by the accrediting body. Appendixes include the organizational elements of…

Provides the views of four advancement officers on why undertaking advancement-related graduate study is valuable. Presents a list with contact information of almost 100 graduate and certificate programs in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom related to institutional advancement. (EV)

Traditional leadership preparation programs and licensure requirements give only token consideration to social justice concerns. This article examines the emerging social justice discourse in the educational administration field and discusses several challenges that must be considered as universities and others attempt to prepare school leaders…

This study contains the results of a nationwide survey of state regulatory agencies conducted to update family day care licensing information gathered in 1992. Following a list of definitions for terms used in the study and a brief overview of each state's regulatory requirements for small and large family day care providers, the main section…

This directory lists over 200 interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing in Virginia who have passed either national certification or state level screening. Introductory material first lists services provided by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and then offers guidelines which address: what an interpreter is; how to…

This document identifies the 32 semester hours of academic credit in six areas (behavioral science in business, business law, economics and management, accounting, office administration and communication, and office technology) recommended by the American Council on Education to be granted to those who have attained the Certified Professional…

The 1987 Directory provides information about 1,165 special education personnel preparation programs in the United States and its Trust Territories. Programs to prepare personnel as teachers, special education administrators, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and adaptive physical educators…

The activities of the National Organic Standards Board, coupled with the movement towards "sustainable systems" and continued consumer support for organic foods, have made farming organically an increasingly viable alternative for many U.S. farmers. This list of resources is provided to accommodate increasing requests for information on…

This document provides a comprehensive, up-to-date compilation of data regarding professional and occupational practice requirements in Pennsylvania, focusing on the role of continuing professional education in the various credentialing processes. The material is designed as a resource for those serving Pennsylvania's practitioners through the…