Sentences with phrase «professional class funds»

Funds classed as Wholesale have a minimum investment amount of $ 20,000 while Professional Class funds have a minimum investment amount of $ 500,000.

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Chris is the first professional allocator I've spoken with who focuses specifically on venture capital funds, so I had a ton of questions for him on how to build a portfolio in an asset class known for uncertain, but often enormous, outcomes.

Consider this... a person goes to college, gets a four year degree in archaeology (or some antiquities preservation analog); spends summers sifting through sand and rock and gravel, all the while taking graduate level classes... person eventually obtains the vaunted PhD in archaeology... then works his / her tail off seeking funding for an archeological excavation, with the payoff being more funding, and more opportunities to dig in the dirt... do you think professional archaeologists are looking hard for evidence of the Exodus on a speculative basis... not a chance... they know their PhD buys them nothing more than a job at Tel Aviv Walmart if they don't discover and publish... so they write grants for digs near established sites / communities, and stay employed sifting rock in culturally safe areas... not unless some shepard stumbles upon a rare find in an unexpected place do you get archeological interest and action in remote places... not at all surprising that the pottery and other evidence of the Exodus and other biblical events lie waiting to be discovered... doesn't mean not there... just not found yet...

The cruel facts flashed continuously across a screen on the auditorium stage: New Dorp HS, $ 442,855.83 cut, will lose Saturday programs and PM school... PS 18, $ 150,919.58 cut, will lose teachers, professional development funds and curriculum planning, and class sizes will increase...

This year, the Collegiate Institute for Math and Science used BOOST funds to benefit students in a variety of ways, including tutoring and professional development services, a class trip to Yale Model UN, parent meetings and family nights, a trip for the school's band to play at Madison Square Garden, as well as initiatives for honor roll students and those with perfect attendance.

[BOX 5] Alliance of Third Class Non-Profit Mailers, 1981 - 1982 Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) files I, 1981 II, 1980 - 1981 III, 1978 - 1980 IV, 1979 - 1980 Council of Allied Engineering and Scientific Societies, 1969 - 1981 Council of Allied Engineering and Scientific Societies, 1981 - 1982 Department of Education, 1977 - 1978 Energy Research Advisory Board Multiprogram Laboratory Panel, 10/15/81 -11 / 19/82 Institute of Medicine - I, 1982 - 1983 Institute of Medicine - II, 1979 - 1982 Roger W. Jones Award, 1979 - 1980 W. K. Kellogg Foundation, 1982 Mellon (Andrew W.) Project, 1978 National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Files: I, 1981 - 1984 National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Files: II, 1981 - 1982 National Committee on Public Employee Pension Systems (PEPS), July 1982 National Governors» Association Meeting - Task Force on Technological Innovation, 2/21/82 National Publication Act of 1979 Office of Technology Assessment, 1972 - 1973 Peace and Conflict Resolution, 1980 Pensions for Professionals, 1971 - 1972 Saturday Review of Science, 1972 - 1979 Scientists and Engineers Emigrant Fund, 1978 - 1979 SOHIO, Standard Oil of Ohio Grant, 1982 - 1986 Technology in Science - Advisory Board, 1981 Tyler Prize, 1984 - 1985 White House Study of Science and Engineering Education, 1980 Znaiye (Soviet Scholarly Society), 1971 - 1977

Under Ashish's leadership, BenchPrep has raised more than $ 8M in venture funding, employed more than 30 professionals, partnered with more than 40 best in class education / training companies and helped more than 1 million learners worldwide.

For students at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), that means trips to museums, partnerships with higher education institutions, opportunities for student travel, etiquette classes and access to a wide variety of professionals who can help to open doors for workplace exploration and internships.

The reform law mandates annual ratings of schools and funding to test students of all ages, shrink class sizes, and pay for professional - development courses.

«I want high - quality professional development to be a fundamental part of a teacher's career and these new programmes — backed by government funding — will give them the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to provide a world - class education for all children.»

Most parents support fair, adequate school funding, smaller class sizes, and experienced teachers who are respected as professionals.

Currently the funding is used to pay for reductions in class size and conventional professional development; neither has been proven to have a significant or sustainable impact on student achievement.

«With the Senate plan, we couldn't rebuild classrooms — there would be no way to meaningfully reduce class sizes, boost professional development that improves students» learning outcomes, and we couldn't recoup the 7,000 state - funded teacher assistants we've lost since FY2009,» said Mitchell.

Even if there were ample funds for individual professional development, the bill remains silent on the institutional practices (seniority when assigning positions; favoritism when drawing classes) that consign the newest teacher to the toughest grade level or set of courses, with the toughest students, in the district's toughest school.

In the 2012 - 13 school year, 44 percent of these funds went to professional development, while 31 percent of these funds were used for class - size reduction.

In the 2002 - 03 school year, 57 percent of Title II, Part A funds were spent on class - size reduction, while only 27 percent of these funds were spent on professional development.

[1] According to the survey, «For school districts, which receive the majority of these funds, allowable uses include: recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers; offering professional development in core academic areas; promoting growth and rewarding quality teaching through mentoring, induction, and other support services; testing teachers in academic areas; and reducing class size.»

In addition, as reasonable and necessary, Title II, Part A funds may be used to pay for substitute teachers if, and only if, those regular classroom teachers they are replacing were hired with Title II, Part A funds to reduce class size or the teachers are participating in Title II - funded «programs and activities that are designed to improve the quality of the teacher force, such as... innovative professional development programs» [Section 2123 (a)(5)(A)-RSB-.

According to the survey's findings, three - quarters of the funds from Title II, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [1] support class - size reduction and professional development.

The democratically elected union leaders have told us there's no such thing as a bad teacher only a teacher in need of more tax - funded professional development while students attend classes with substitutes.

Both Title I and IDEA also got bumps in funding, and the bill maintains funding for Title II, which focuses on teacher professional development and class - size reduction.

Nevertheless, Committee members found the evidence on the impact of high - quality pre-K and third - grade reading so compelling that members recommended making difficult choices to prioritize these areas even at the potential expense of other K - 12 funding priorities, such as lowering class sizes, investing in teacher professional development, and improving classroom technology, that have not been shown to correlate as strongly with improved student outcomes, particularly for high - need students.

In addition to grant funding, challenge winners will receive feedback and hands - on support from best - in - class educators, researchers, entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

In The Red Book, her touching, provocative, whip - smart romp of a novel where The Big Chill meets Mary McCarthy's The Group, Kogan begins with the Red Book entries for a group of roommates from the class of 1989 who are all headed for their 20th reunion weekend just as the financial and professional walls are crumbling around them: a self - made, childless securities broker, recently pink - slipped, eager to conceive a baby before her fertility window closes; a blue - blood «artist» and former lesbian, married to a writer's - blocked male novelist, living disingenuously and beyond their means off a no - longer - viable trust fund; a former actress, the star of every school production, who has become the stay - at - home wife to a famous Hollywood director; the adopted war orphan, now a foreign correspondent clinging to her dying industry, whose war journalist husband has recently been killed.

Mutual funds are a great way for investors to gain exposure to many different stocks, bonds and other asset classes in a single, diversified portfolio that is run by a professional money manager.

Mutual Fund Tracker is a tailor made professional service offered to cater the investments objective of different investor classes.

The combined capital is invested by a professional fund manager, in some cases being applied across a range of asset classes such as shares, bonds, property and infrastructure assets.

For this second annual edition, we again consulted five investment professionals for their thoughts on the best funds in the major asset classes.

Rather than looking at your credit score or income, how much you can borrow and whether you qualify for a Funding University loan is determined by things like class hours completed, graduation date, academic record, major, employment or internship experience, and any other academic or extracurricular activities that show that you are on track towards your professional and academic goals.

Chris is the first professional allocator I've spoken with who focuses specifically on venture capital funds, so I had a ton of questions for him on how to build a portfolio in an asset class known for uncertain, but often enormous, outcomes.

Proposals are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria, which are weighed equally: How well a project aligns with the MAP Fund's goal of supporting experimentation and innovation in all traditions and disciplines of live performance, especially work that brings insight to the issue of cultural difference, be that in class, gender, generation, race, religion, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity The artistic strength of the proposed project The viability of the project, based on the applicant's professional capabilities as demonstrated in the project narrative, bio and artist statement, and work samples.

In Woodsford's view, the risks involved in litigation funding are not easily managed by anyone other than professional funders, staffed by experienced litigation and arbitration experts, who «live and breathe» the asset class.

Vaco's Financial Services practice partners with leading hedge funds, investment banks and financial institutions to provide best - in - class financial professionals on a permanent, contingency and direct hire basis.

Highly motivated banking professional looking for position in a world class bank requiring experience in handling funds, dealing with customers and developing new client bases, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

This may include whole school, class and targeted programs, including coaching and mentoring of teachers, co-designing individualised student responses; case co-ordination support; professional learning; and reviewing funding for students with a disability.

«Real estate is a huge asset class, but the sector has been relatively untouched by technology and remains inefficient and fragmented,» says Justin Wilson, a senior investment professional at the SoftBank Vision Fund.