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These guidelines and standards supersede those which have been in effect since 1961. They provide for three types of certificates: teacher certificate, administrator certificate, and educational staff associate certificate. For each certificate type there are three levels: preparatory, initial, and continuing. The guidelines provide for colleges, professional associations, and school organizations to form consortia to plan and carry on preparation programs. Each of the three agencies in a consortium is to have an equal voice in planning, policy formation, assignment of responsibilities, evaluation of programs, and the hearing of appeals. The process standards for development and implementation of programs which are outlined in the body of the document are discussed and interpreted in three appendixes, with particular emphasis given to guidelines for cooperative relationships between participating agencies. (RT)