The first section of the document covers the state regulations on school personnel certification in Louisiana. Requirements are outlined for the following areas: (1) approved teacher education programs and application for certification; (2) types of certificates; (3) early childhood education certification; (4) elementary teacher certification;…

This document contains the results of a nationwide survey of state regulatory agencies which was conducted for the purpose of updating family day care licensing information gathered in 1986. For each state, information is presented on the topics of regulations and requirements, training and orientation, provider qualifications, discipline, zoning,…

In this monograph, Georgia's certificates for school personnel are analyzed by "type" and by "field," and the reasons for the development of new certificates are discussed. In the first section, a comparison is presented of types and fields of certification in each of the United States. "Type" of certification refers…

A national survey determined minimum certification requirements for secondary social studies teachers in general education, professional education, and history/social science. Data were obtained through questionnaires completed by social studies education curriculum specialists and by officials in the certification divisions of state education…

This paper describes the state of training, licensing, and certification of early childhood personnel in the state of Washington. Arguing that presently in the state there is no set of regulations dealing with both certification and/or licensing of personnel working in early childhood programs, the author recommends a coordinated effort in…

The report presents results from a survey of four states (Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, and Nebraska) regarding mandates for the provision of special education services for children below 3 years of age. An overview of each state's mandate contains a brief description of the law and how it came to be; an explanaton of the way responsibilities are…

Prospective teachers in many states must pass a competency test prior to receiving an initial teaching certificate. Because of the high stakes associated with them, educator competency tests can play a major role in modifying the nature of teacher training programs. To investigate the nature and extent of such changes, deans and faculty at teacher…

Georgia's competency testing program has gained national recognition and has served as a model for other states planning such programs. The focus of this paper is on the Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in Administration and Supervision developed to conform to stringent legal and job-relatedness requirements. The test is required of educators…

This issue brief addresses policy and administrative questions in preschool special education. Background information is provided on the history of early intervention and predictions for the future are made. Research is presented on early childhood special education effectiveness (longitudinal and shorter-term studies and third-party evaluations)…

Data-based studies comparing effectiveness of middle schools to traditional or other schools are almost nonexistent. The middle school movement may have gained acceptance as a reaction to the failures of junior high schools and as a response to improved understanding of the nature of the learner. The state of Pennsylvania bases the organization of…

National Institute of Education (NIE) staff members have developed a convening process characterized by collaborative meetings with experts to focus on specific problems of an educational organization. The process is intended to help combine research knowledge with practical experience in order to make informed decisions quickly. This document is…

A synopsis of business teacher education throughout the nation (Western Mountain-Plains, North-Central, Southern, and Eastern regions) reflects highlights, trends, emphasis, innovations, and changes within the field. (EA)

Beyond grade 6 school attendance should not be compulsory and a wide variety of learning opportunities should be provided everyone. (JH)

A competency based special education teacher training and certification program for regular teachers seeking special education certificates was developed in a Kentucky program. Teachers were certified contingent upon the following factors: (1) criterion performance on teacher-child interaction scales, (2) student criterion performance on on-task…

This report is directed particularly to state mental health agency directors and members of their management teams and support systems such as the budget offices, legislative committees and board members. Through a survey of the status of mental health program evaluation within the state mental health agencies in the South, it was found that few…