Results of the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress tell that more than one-third of 4th graders (and an even higher number of at-risk students) read so poorly they cannot complete their schoolwork successfully. It is critical to start early if children are to develop the skills they need to be successful. Research evidence confirms…

This handbook presents the minimum qualifications required for full- and part-time faculty and academic support personnel at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). Section A presents board of trustee policies regarding: (1) hiring of professional staff; (2) hiring of full-time faculty; (3) hiring of full-time academic support personnel; (4)…

This guide to interviewing and selecting high school teachers and administrators covers evaluating resumes, establishing rapport with job applicants, considering the legal aspects of interviewing, controlling the interview, evaluating the applicant, closing the interview, checking references, and maintaining interview records. Job-related…

This workbook is about producing the "Inquiry Brief" or "Inquiry Brief Proposal" for TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) accreditation. It is designed as a companion to the TEAC "Guide to Accreditation." The exercises in this workbook are selected by the writing workshop presenters to help program faculty get started on their "Brief."…

Effective principals are distinguished by their strong leadership, their focused approach to change, and their highly developed analytical skills. The screening and selection process used in reaching the decision to employ such a principal is critical; districts often fail to gather comprehensive information about candidates and fail to thoroughly…

Guidelines that offer a model plan of study to provide candidates for teacher certification in psychology with sufficient knowledge to teach in secondary schools are presented. All secondary psychology teachers should have a thorough understanding of the empirically based principles of behavior and of the evidential approach to the study of…

This guide to interviewing and selecting elementary school teachers and administrators covers evaluating resumes, establishing rapport with job applicants, considering legal aspects of interviewing, controlling the interview, evaluating the applicant, closing the interview, checking references, and maintaining interview records. Job-related…

This manual explains the policies and procedures which guide the process of certification of teachers, special service personnel, and administrators in North Carolina. Key terminology is defined, regulations are clarified, exceptions to rules are noted as applicable, program areas are described, and appropriate forms for use in the application…

Discusses the minimum competency model of staff qualifications. Classifies the ideal characteristics and qualifications for experiential leaders. Discusses interconnection of hiring, training, and supervision of experiential education staff and the relationship of these activities to program quality. Presents an integrated staff development model…

Presents potential questions to ask prospective teacher-librarians during employment interviews. The questions encompass the following areas: personal; education; teaching experience; professionalism and leadership; cooperative planning and teaching; promotion of resources and services; design and production of materials; reading, listening, and…

A study of the physical abilities required for juvenile counselors was conducted as part of the development of evaluation procedures for juvenile counselor candidates in the Standards and Training for Corrections Program in California. Data were gathered through questionnaires and telephone interviews with juvenile counselors and their supervisors…

"Leading Work with Young People" provides a selection of writing from a complex and dynamic field of work. The editors bring together key readings and newly commissioned material to present a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on leading and managing work with young people. The book will equip students with the knowledge, skills,…

This document consists of 12 short advisories that address commonly asked questions about minimum faculty qualifications in California community colleges. Advisory Number 1 addresses three issues: teaching in a minor, teaching counseling courses, and grandfathering of State Board of Education Credentials. Advisory 2 explains Assembly Bill (AB)…

The principal plays a crucial role in determining the overall effectiveness of the school; therefore, attention must be focused not only on principal preparation, but also on principal recruitment and selection. Today a greater emphasis is being placed on managerial skills in principal selection, but personal characteristics still exert a heavy…

This resource guide for career counselors contains seven sections. Section A provides an overview of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and describes the development of this document. Section B defines vocational/career counseling and lists vocational/career counseling competencies approved by the NCDA Board of Directors in 1981.…