Outlines knowledge, subject areas, and competencies in the areas of administration, audiovisuals, cataloging, reference, literature, and selection required by individual states in certifying library media specialists. Practicum requirements are also listed. (MES)

Nine guiding principals for the college president are outlined that address aspects of motivation, organization, preparation, attitudes toward the office, and leadership style. (MSE)

The licensing of teachers should be modeled against professions similar to teaching rather than professions like medicine and architecture that are vastly different. Applying similar licensing practices can raise the status of teaching. Ignoring these licensing practices will prevent teachers from functioning as professionals. (MD)

Presents effective methods of conducting and documenting teacher interviews. Provides an outline for developing interview skills and documenting the selection process. (MD)

Describes the variety of types of products produced by instructional designers, discusses the role of the designer, lists the critical instructional design attributes needed by instructors who design and implement loosely structured instructional products, and discusses prototype evaluation methods for less flexible, instructor-centered products.…

Lists some reasons why supervisors are often among the first personnel to be cut in a budget crunch, then lists six abilities essential for the survival of supervisors in education's changing climate. (JM)

In order to develop a teacher selection process which could be utilized by the personnel department of the Birmingham, Alabama, school system, this study reviewed data obtained from the literature, comparable school districts, and selected materials in use in Birmingham. The resulting 10-step process is outlined. (Author/SJL)

The article addresses three issuses relating to increased interaction between parents of handicapped children and professionals: the extent to which advocated parent involvement is actually taking place in special education; the factors which affect involvement, particularly in regard to the roles that educators perform; and the adequacy of…

A beginning teacher's audiovisual portfolio would give the prospective employer a clear idea of the applicant's actual teaching style and ability. (Author/MLF)

An approach to selecting architects goes through filters of screening, presentations, and interviews before the final selection. Architect's hints accompany the description of each filter. (MLF)

Describes the plans to provide national certification of scholastic journalism teachers by the Journalism Education Association's (JEA) Certification Commission. Addresses misunderstandings the commission has had to confront. Discusses criteria for JEA certification and the commission's plan to offer Master Teacher of Journalism status. (MS)

Presents four actual letters of recommendation written by the same professor within the same year, two for men and two for women. Information about the students is provided after the letters. The analytical views of professionals, after reading these letters of recommendation, are presented. Suggests ways for students to obtain more accurate and…

Discusses the importance for camp development efforts of collaboration between the camp's chief administrative officer (CAO) and development director. Describes qualities of an effective development director; where and how to begin the search for a development director; and the importance of retaining an effective development director in meeting…

Steps in the administrative job search, with a focus on marketing oneself, are described in detail in this guidebook. Topics of discussion are as follows: preparatory organization (getting started); defining one's priorities; writing a resume and letter of application; maintaining a placement file; surviving the screening and interview processes;…

In recognition of the critical nature of the board's responsibility for evaluating the superintendent, this workshop manual attempts to assist school board members in identifying and defining policies and procedures for effective superintendent evaluation. The learning activities include: (1) lecture; (2) small- and large-group discussion; (3)…