Discusses a multi-level system through which an individual rises to his level of career potential and achievement; this system is being partially instituted by Temple University, Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Board of Education in their Veterans in Public Service program. (JM)

Discusses teacher attitudes on sex, race, and teaching area differences with reference to questionnaire survey data from a sample of 113 teachers in a large metropolitan school district. (JM)

The slow process for accrediting training programs for school media specialists and the speed of technological change have created serious problems. Accreditation agencies, their difficulties, and attempts by the American Association of School Librarians and other groups to establish professional standards for school media specialists are…

In the proposed Master Teacher Program, training, experience, and performance determine pay. Four career stages are set up for teachers: apprentice, professional, senior, and master. An estimated 87 percent of all Tennessee teachers would be eligible for pay incentives ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 a year. (PB)

Teacher education curriculum should include a course on how the legal system affects children and teachers. Teacher certification programs should require that all preservice teachers have coursework in this area. (PP)

Discusses teacher certification courses in computer education focusing on syllabus development and structure, involvement of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and course aims (including knowledge of computer uses in education). Also discusses pilot projects involving the new certification scheme. Additional information can be found in February 1981…

Use and validity of externally-produced comprehensive examinations as instruments for promotion and as mechanisms for evaluating curriculum is discussed. Pros and cons of this single route to licensure and effects on student ethics are discussed. A national test bank is proposed as an alternative. (Author/MSE)

Certification standards for teachers of the hearing impaired for the individual state education agencies are compared and reciprocal arrangements for teacher certificatiion are described and tabulated. The impact of state certification and reciprocity is addressed. Areas of concern that may be covered by teacher training programs are also…

A survey of early childhood teacher certification processes in the 50 states found great differences in the interpretation of what age and grade levels constitute early childhood education and in the certification requirements for teachers. Educational trends in this area are discussed, as is the need for training early childhood education…

This article, the last in a series dealing with deficiencies in teacher education programs, analyzes methods and criteria used in program accreditation and requirements for certifying teachers. Inconsistencies and inadequacies are pointed out, and recommendations are made for upgrading accreditation and for basing certification on demonstrated…

A study of 550 Americans who took the examination sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in 1972 after or while attending foreign medical schools revealed that ten years after graduation, 70 have never qualified for American graduate medical education and 61 more have not become licensed practitioners. (Author/MSE)

The author looks at the future of vocational school psychology and examines the determinants that will have variable influence on role and function in the years ahead. These determinants include: district demands and expectations, district's perception of its needs, community response to service, and desired functions of the school psychologist.…

A proposal by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the Federation of State Medical Boards to require all medical graduates to pass a qualifying examination for participation eligibility in patient care in accredited graduate medical education programs is examined by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (MLW)

Describes the development and activities of New Jersey's State Commission to Study Teacher Preparation Programs, the Newman Commission, and its proposals for teacher certification changes. Also presented are the New Jersey Education Association's views on the Commission and an NJEA policy statement on teacher education. (SJL)