Discusses licensure and credentialing in rehabilitation counseling in the context of larger professional and social movements. Introduces critical aspects affecting licensure movement for rehabilitation counselors; provides overview of history of counselor licensure and participation of rehabilitation counselors; and describes issues current…

Explains the issue of qualifying university technical assistance providers. Addresses the differences among universities, businesses, and governmental organizations. Recommends specific practices directed toward the ultimate goal of improving university-based technical assistance and service. (CH)

Reviews current status of gerontological counseling specialty within counselor education. Notes that nationally endorsed competencies, certification process, and standards for specialty training in gerontological counseling have been developed and approved. Considers implementation of gerontological counseling specialty in counselor education.…

Administrators in early childhood schools and centers can make a difference in children's lives and learnings. As child advocates, administrators must think through their own theoretical framework on which to base planning for school or center, guidance for teachers, analysis of program effectiveness, parent involvement, and utilization of pupil…

Presents 11 articles on credentialing the health education professions. The articles provide a synopsis of the history and key events of the credentialing process; document its progress; examine concerns; and inform the health education community about the character, distribution, and aptitude of the current Certified Health Education Specialists…