The development of a regional credential for administrator certification is discussed as a means to increase the supply of qualified applicants for educational administrative positions in the Northeast. Relevant issues are addressed, which include voluntary/mandatory compliance, administrator experience level at which certification should occur, means of renewal, and changes in certificate titles. Barriers to success are discussed, which include conflict between quality and quantity, divergent administrator preparation program standards, administrator shortages caused by increased mobility, negative impacts on women and minority candidates, and resistance from higher education. Recommendations call for the implementation of an outcome-based assessment of administrator training program graduates, development of a regional credential, and establishment of a regional task force. Appendices include generic standards for program approval, specific evaluation criteria for educational administration programs, and recent state efforts to review administrator certification. (18 references) (LMI)