Sentences with phrase «critical skills program»

Director, Antioch University New England Center for School Renewal, Author of Facilitating Authentic Learning, Director of the Antioch Critical Skills Program; Elementary Library Media Specialist

I also coordinate the Critical Skills Program at AUNE (a K - 12 teaching methodology which combines PBL, SEL, and 21st century skills in meaningful, authentic contexts) as well as our Educational Technology Integrator and Library Media Specialist certificate programs (both of which are rooted in Critical Skills).

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The M.N. Nurse Practitioner program at the University of British Columbia, home to one of the top ranked undergraduate nursing programs in the country, requires applicants to have at least three years of clinical experience and a well - demonstrated ability to act autonomously — a critical skill for primary care practitioners.

University program designers can review a cross-section of portfolios to glean invaluable information about whether their programs are helping students develop core overarching skills, such as writing, ethical savvy and critical thinking.

As the current Administration looks to reform the country's immigration policies, it's critical that immigration programs for highly skilled workers support both American workers and employers alike.

Job retraining programs are seen as a critical part of offsetting what economists call a widening «skills gap» between what employers need and what job seekers can offer.

The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an experiential, problem - based program designed to inspire and engage learners in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset while immersing them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop creativity and critical thinking, effective problem solving, teamwork, and other entrepreneurial skills - skills that will enable them to succeed regardless of their choseProgram is an experiential, problem - based program designed to inspire and engage learners in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset while immersing them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop creativity and critical thinking, effective problem solving, teamwork, and other entrepreneurial skills - skills that will enable them to succeed regardless of their choseprogram designed to inspire and engage learners in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset while immersing them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop creativity and critical thinking, effective problem solving, teamwork, and other entrepreneurial skills - skills that will enable them to succeed regardless of their chosen path.

If you desire pursuing a career in Finance, Marketing, Investments or Insurance Operations, the Early Career Rotational and Internship Programs give you the opportunity to build business acumen, critical thinking and leadership skill sets to become a future leader within the company.

Helping industry professionals gain critical skills to ensure their success, the three - day event brings together leaders, innovators and experts through the 2016 Nightclub & Bar Conference Program.

Kumon is an after - school program that guides students through a method that helps them develop critical, self - learning math and reading skills.

Our work encourages educators to create school programs that value and foster interpersonal and collaborative skills, adaptability and resilience, and the critical thinking and ingenuity needed to solve complex problems.

Both programs are based on scientific research into how students of various ages learn best and have allowed students to not only grow in their educational knowledge, but strengthen their problem - solving and critical thinking skills.

The high school program prepares students for 2 - or 4 - year college completion and careers by ensuring they are college - ready, which includes preparing them with 21st Century Skills (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and technology skSkills (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and technology skillsskills).

After school programs engage students with Museum collections and specimens and teach students what it means to be a scientist; and Winter and Summer Camps enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills while cultivating a love for nature.

When you introduce your child to fun, extracurricular math programs like Math Edge, you'll challenge your child to master critical skills for the future.

Children who participate in high - quality early childhood programs show remarkable improvement in school performance, social skills, and other factors critical to future success.

Parenting Pointers - Parents Matter Most 5 Essential pointers to keep kids connected and safe, including how to Problem - Solve Aim for Balance and Health 7 Keys for a balanced life 6 Warning signs of obsession Parents Fears and Childrens Needs 8 Fears of parents and 8 needs of children Safety First Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ERSB) Codes 16 Cyber-safety recommendations Benefits of Internet and Gaming 20 Academic, social and life - skill benefits of internet and video / computer games Part Two Teaching Digital Intelligence Babies and Toddlers 0 - 2 yrs Brain Development, Usage, Parents Role, Safety Tips, How to Reduce Screen Time, and Experiential Learning Preschoolers 3 - 5 yrs Development, Usage, Parents Role, Safety Tips, How to Reduce Screen Time, Learning Styles, Acknowledging Feelings, Advertising, and Virtual Worlds School - Agers 6 - 12 yrs Development, Usage, Parents Role, Safety Tips, How to Reduce Screen Time, Sibling Fighting, Online Learning, Inactivity, Overeating, Cyber-bullying, Netiquette, Critical Thinking, Surveillance Programs and Luring Protection Teenagers 13 - 19 yrs Development, Usage, Parents Role, Safety Tips, How to Reduce Screen Time, One - time Consultation, Sharing Values, Boundaries, and Online Learning Be a Part of Their World The most important gift that children need and can not be provided virtually

Each mission in the program helped me hone my critical thinking skills and gave me insights into different approaches to use with my students to help them sharpen their own.

Dr. Levy founded The Fatherhood Project to continue his clinical work, to develop programs that teach fathers key relationship skills to raise healthy children, and to educate parents & professionals about the critical role fathers play in children's lives.

In the new world of network - enabled information gathering and dissemination, programming is as critical a skill as writing and photography.»

Riders can benefit from any of the motorcycle safety programs offered for both new riders looking to learn the critical skills needed to ride safely and experienced motorcyclists who want to reinforce safe driving practices.

To address the critical shortfall of skilled young and beginning farmers and ranchers, the Young Farmer Success Act would provide incentives to those perusing careers in agriculture by adding farmers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which currently includes professions such as government service, teaching and nursing.

The teams include students who travel across the state and the country, developing «critical» science and engineering skills through their involvement mentor - based robotics programs.

These graduates have learned invaluable skills and received critical training through the Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivors Program, and I am proud to have partnered with State Senator Jeff Klein and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce on this important initiative,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr..

My graduate program and scientific mentors during my Ph.D. and postdoc emphasized communication as a critical skill, in research and beyond.

Graduate programs that are recognizing this have developed courses and programs to prepare students for lives after their theses or dissertations; lives in which the capacity to fix problems is a critical survival skill.

«If we can preserve these important cells, we may be able to decrease the negative impacts of traumatic brain injury,» said first author David Cantu, Ph.D., a postdoctoral scholar at Tufts University School of Medicine, and member of the NIH - funded Institutional Research Career and Academic Development Awards (IRACDA) Program, Training in Education and Critical Research Skills (TEACRS), at the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts.

Evangelical state legislators and school board members mounted similar efforts this year in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Alabama, and the Texas Republican Party platform opposes «the teaching of... critical thinking skills and similar programs that... have the purpose of challenging the student's fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority.»

«While many state - funded preschool programs in the U.S. do not begin until age three or later, this study provides some of the first large - scale evidence that public early education for children as young as age one can be critical for children's language skills,» said Dearing.

«They also point to middle childhood and early adolescence as a critical period for implementing programs that foster socio - emotional learning skills before long - term trajectories of peer victimization or maladaptive stress responses have been established.»

Shirley Malcom, director of Education and Human Resources Programs at AAAS, said researchers have found that problem - solving skills, critical thinking, and self - confidence benefit when students interact with a diverse group of peers.

«You need to build a base of employment skills such as attitude and communication, creative and critical thinking skills, as well as adaptability and teamwork,» says Celeste Carter, director of the Biotechnology Program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.

Stephens suggested creating a program incentivizing engineers — how was left unclear — to become high school teachers so they can instill critical thinking and real - world problem - solving skills in students.

The program supports high school students in the development of the critical skills necessary for a career in health care.

Mar. 12, 2015 — Vanderbilt University Medical Center's resuscitation program is taking advantage of software technology to help teach lifesaving skills to health care providers who work in critical care.

Participating in these kinds of fundraisers and events encourages students to think of themselves as global citizens, program manager Molly Redding points out, as well as sharpening critical - thinking and problem - solving skills.

Our measure of critical thinking skills was developed and validated by Adams, Foutz, Luke, and Stein (2007) in their study of the School Partnership Program at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Was computer programming seen as a more critical skill than handwriting?

Implementing learning programs and embracing learning technology to develop millennial skills is critical to meeting the changing needs of your learners, especially since Millennials are, quite literally, taking over the workforce.

Education programs should introduce critical thinking concepts, data and interpretation skills as well as encourage students to formulate questions and dissect sustainability issues confronting their communities.

The program, funded primarily through the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Inhalant Prevention Program, uses hip - hop as a means to teach students critical - thinking, technology, and business skills; nurture their passion for music; and, most importantly, help them steer clear of drugs and other pitfalls of an inner city chiprogram, funded primarily through the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Inhalant Prevention Program, uses hip - hop as a means to teach students critical - thinking, technology, and business skills; nurture their passion for music; and, most importantly, help them steer clear of drugs and other pitfalls of an inner city chiProgram, uses hip - hop as a means to teach students critical - thinking, technology, and business skills; nurture their passion for music; and, most importantly, help them steer clear of drugs and other pitfalls of an inner city childhood.

The general capabilities in the Australian national curriculum, especially «critical and creative thinking», provide a vehicle for teacher librarians to be active in the delivery of digital media literacy skills through inquiry based programs.

Moodle's greatest strength in terms of being so flexible with its many features and robust plugin base can also be its weakness — having a skilled, experienced administrator along with well delivered support and training is critical to the success of any LMS program and its implementation in any organization.

The program identifies the top 2.5 percent of Hispanic students each year based on their performance on the 11th - grade PSAT / NMSQT, which assesses skills in math, critical reading, and writing.

Strong arts programs are also linked to improving certain communication and critical - thinking skills, as well as student motivation for learning and school climate, the analysis released last week found.

Additionally, in an age where anyone can access the world's knowledge on the internet, how one thinks and uses what one knows has become increasingly important - creativity, critical thinking and problem - solving are all skills which can be nurtured and advanced by bringing high quality arts programs into every classroom.

As computer technologies become embedded in our working lives, it will be critical children are adept in ICT programs to meet skills shortages.

Their narrative skills were sharpened, along with logic and critical thinking, and they got first hand experience in how computer devices are programmed.

The skills that we focus on in our education programs through illuminate Education are the following nine which we believe are critical to all opportunities for our youth;