Sentences with phrase «advocacy skills program»

Jason has also completed Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University, Guardian Ad Litem training through King County Superior Court, and the Trial Advocacy Skills program through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

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They have an incredible, multi-faceted program model, focused on three areas: Food access and advocacy, food education and skill building, and community building.

Educates consumers on how to prevent food waste at home through programs that teach cooking skills and advocacy initiatives that raise awareness.

Yes, DI lessons are scripted, specifying «the exact wording and the examples the teacher is to present for each exercise in the program, which ensures that the program will communicate one and only one possible interpretation of the skill being taught,» according to the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI), an advocacy organization based in Oregon.

The program employs several parent coaches who work with local parents to build advocacy and leadership skills.

Developed by an advocacy organization, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which works with thirty - eight leading American tech companies, the program was designed to inculcate students not only with modern technical skills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global viSkills, which works with thirty - eight leading American tech companies, the program was designed to inculcate students not only with modern technical skills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global viskills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global village.

The complete program covers: Art Builds 21st Century Skills, Creativity Connects Us, Advocacy, and Creative Leadership workshops and videos and guides.

Jordan Posamentier is the Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy at Committee for Children, the world's largest provider of research - based educational programs designed to advance social - emotional skills and prevent bullying and sexual abuse.

We focus on conveying Country Day's high academic standards and rigorous program offerings, including Harkness Learning, public speaking, and the emphasis on writing and self - advocacy skills, which give our students the best possible preparation for secondary school and college.

Primary responsibility for the appointment of adjunct faculty is divided among the Director of the Upper - Level Skills Program (who appoints and supervises adjuncts teaching trial and appellate advocacy), the Director of the Clinical Placement Program (who appoints and supervises adjuncts teaching the classroom components of clinical placements), and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (who appoints and supervises all remaining adjuncts).

Life skills emphasized throughout the program include goal - setting; decision - making; identifying beliefs, attitudes, and motivations; assessing information; and advocacy for personal, family and community health.

School counseling programs are designed to prepare students with the skills and experience needed to counsel students, families and members of the community in areas such as coping with personal issues, academic advisement and advocacy.

A flexible program of online and on - campus coursework builds knowledge and skills related to theory, pedagogy, research methodology, evidence - based practice, public policy / advocacy, and collaboration.

When the IEP is incorporated into lesson planning so that students take an active role in developing and monitoring their own educational programs, student skills in such areas as self - determination, awareness, and advocacy are developed (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities [NICHCY], 2002).

Training staff, interns, and volunteers is a key part of THL's strategy of helping to grow the animal advocacy movement by increasing the number of committed, trained, animal advocates.189 THL has large and structured volunteer, intern, and campus outreach programs designed in part to help participants become better advocates ready for positions of greater responsibility.190, 191 THL also tries to promote professional development among staff through structured training for managers and opportunities to attend relevant conferences and trainings.192 THL tells us that they try to promote from within as much as possible, and we have observed this in several cases.193 In our conversations with staff, we heard that while staff, interns, and volunteers all have opportunities for training and skill development, such opportunities tend to be much less structured for staff and more reliant on the staff member to take the initiative, which may lead to less overall growth.194

About Blog The mission of the school counseling program is to facilitate development of excellence in professional competence, personal growth, and respect for diversity in order to prepare graduates for distinguished service particularly in the areas of leadership, advocacy and support of the educational achievement and life success skills of all students.

The first phase was a one - month workshop - based practice skills program addressing professional responsibility and practice management, interviewing, legal research, legal writing and drafting, alternative dispute resolution and advocacy.

Workshop: Part of the International Moot Court Program is a workshop that provides students with the opportunity to refine their written and oral advocacy skills on international law litigation.

The advocacy program is intended as a tool to assist the students and to provide them with a hands - on learning experience in which firm lawyers will help the students improve their advocacy skills.

2016 — Certificate of Completion — Building Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy Training (6 day in - person program) 2015 — Certificate of Completion — Deposition Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy Training (3 day in - person program) 2012 — J.D. with Highest Honors, Drake University Law School 2008 — B.S.C.J.S., University of North Dakota, summa cum laude

McGeorge School of Law's distinctive two - year Global Lawyering Skills (GLS) intensive legal writing program — ranked # 13 by U.S. News & World Report in 2012 — is designed to enhance and deepen the students» experience in research, writing, and oral advocacy and produce skilled, practice - ready graduates.

The Section holds numerous in - person educational programs throughout the year, including a spring conference, the Arbitration Institute, and the Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute.

Prior to becoming Associate Dean, Heather served as Executive Director of Policy and Planning in the Chief Executive's Office at the School District of Philadelphia, where she used her legal and advocacy skills in directing policy development for School District programs.

We also provide a full range of courses (including skills training) to support new lawyers, such as our Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop, a three - day intensive advocacy training prskills training) to support new lawyers, such as our Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop, a three - day intensive advocacy training Advocacy Skills Workshop, a three - day intensive advocacy training prSkills Workshop, a three - day intensive advocacy training advocacy training program.

In addition to practicing law, David is a faculty member at the Tulane University Law School Intersession Program, where he teaches an advocacy and practical skills course to second and third year law students.

Throughout this Article, the term «legal writing» will be used as shorthand to refer to the required course (encompassing a two - semester course in the first year, and, increasingly, an additional semester in the second year, and sometimes, the third year) that covers written and oral communication, advocacy, legal research, analysis, and depending on the program, additional skills.

His accomplishments as a trial lawyer are recognized by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy which has invited him to teach trial skills at its flagship national program in Boulder, Colorado (seven times) and at many of its regional programs.

The Moot Court Program provides law students with an opportunity to develop and hone their oral advocacy, trial, and brief writing skills.

The primary purpose of the Moot Court program is to provide an opportunity for law students to improve oral advocacy and brief writing skills through participation in appellate and trial advocacy competitions.

FACEBC offers career and leadership development conferences, life skills workshops and social events, support services, advocacy and outreach programming.

The litigation area, for example, periodically presents programs on such topics as trial preparation, direct and cross examination, and negotiation skills, and sends all associates in either their third or fourth year to an intensive week - long trial advocacy workshop.

This includes programs designed to develop your skills in persuasive communications, negotiations and trial advocacy.

With decades of commercial litigation experience, Mr. Owen's accomplishments as a trial lawyer are recognized by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, which has invited him to teach trial skills seven times at its national program and at many regional programs.

Instructor, The Advocates» Society, «Advanced Advocacy Skills Certificate Program: Expert Evidence», (Toronto, Ontario) April 26, 2002

All law schools have programs like Moot Court — which hones oral advocacy skills that help you in law as much as in life — and certificate tracks that allow you to declare a specialty, gain certification, and shape your direction as a lawyer.

Yesterday, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) put on a Building Trial Skills program at Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law.

Established in 1973, the clerking program continues to build a tradition of excellence and offers an opportunity for outstanding students to develop skills in legal research, writing, and advocacy.

To provide support for law school programs that advance students» legal skills through writing, trial advocacy, externships & other experiences.

The training program also includes observation sessions with current advocates in order to see advocacy skills and methods in action.

Skills education goes well beyond clinics, legal writing, trial advocacy, and externship programs.

I have been a faculty member for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy continuously since 2005, and have taught both deposition and trial skills programs for that organization.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best programs in the nation, our prestigious Legal Writing Program provides students with the essential writing, research, and advocacy skills that they will need to succeed in today's legal world.

This unique program builds on the strengths of IIT Chicago - Kent's Trial Advocacy Program to teach foreign attorneys practical and effective courtroom litigation skills in a hands - on envirprogram builds on the strengths of IIT Chicago - Kent's Trial Advocacy Program to teach foreign attorneys practical and effective courtroom litigation skills in a hands - on envirProgram to teach foreign attorneys practical and effective courtroom litigation skills in a hands - on environment.

Appellate Advocacy Led by name partner Kathleen M. Sullivan (former Harvard Law School Professor and Dean of Stanford Law School) this program focuses on mastering the skills — both written and oral — that are needed to be an effective appellate advocate.

With our new program, Project Fierce Urgency, we are training progressive activists and volunteers in effective digital skills to mount aggressive issue - based political advocacy operations to organize the resistance in key states.

About Blog The mission of the school counseling program is to facilitate development of excellence in professional competence, personal growth, and respect for diversity in order to prepare graduates for distinguished service particularly in the areas of leadership, advocacy and support of the educational achievement and life success skills of all students.

• Working knowledge of library organization and Dewey Decimal System • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Online Computer Library Center, and WorldCat • Good problem - solving ability and attention to detail • Exceptional organizational skills • Passion for literacy and creativity to develop special events and reading advocacy programs

Professional Experience Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation (Danville, KY) 2008 — Present Community Liaison (2010 — Present) Admission and Marketing Director (2008 — 2010) • Marketed specialty clinical programs for 500 multi-site nursing home beds in Central Kentucky • Designed and implemented comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral materials • Generated significant sales through marketing, special events, in - person sales, and other tactics • Trained junior team members in corporate policies and customer service and sales best practices • Successfully secured admissions to 106 bed skilled nursing facility through customer relations and sales initiatives • Set and strictly adhered to departmental budget ensuring efficient and effective operations • Responsible for business plan development, financial oversight, staffing, and team training • Supervised Admissions Assistant and the «Angel Care» resident advocacy team program

Skills Summary ♦ Service Coordination ♦ Crisis Intervention ♦ Project Management ♦ Issue Resolution ♦ Program Development ♦ Staff Supervision ♦ Advocacy Counseling ♦ Donor Relations ♦ Professional Attitude

Also included is an additional feature article, both in English and in Spanish, about the Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors program that seeks to improve the school readiness outcomes of Latino children by strengthening the leadership and advocacy skills of parents.