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About ACSI The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is a national economic indicator of customer evaluations of the quality of products and services available to household consumers in the United States.

Funding: This study combines the Evaluation of Maternity Units in England study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research Service Delivery and Organisation (NIHR SDO) programme, and the Birth at Home in England study funded by the Department of Health Policy Research Programme (DH PRP).

While with Mathematica Policy Research, he wrote or contributed programming for U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on the participation trends and household characteristics of SNAP participants, and also worked on national evaluations of SNAP demonstration pilots and the Summer Food Service Program.

The commission is also empowered to advise the Minister on fiscal and other issues pertaining to the petroleum industry, establish framework for the validation and certification of national hydrocarbon reserves, undertake evaluation of national reserves and reservoir management studies as well as conduct regular audits of the activities of operators engaged in petroleum operations and oil service companies in order to ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and requirements for petroleum operations.

But the U.K. Met Office (national weather service), the U.S.'s National Center for Atmospheric Research and other partners around the globe aim to change that in the future by developing regular assessments — much like present evaluations of global average temperatures along with building from the U.K. flooding risk modeling efforts — to determine how much a given season's extreme weather could be attributed to human innational weather service), the U.S.'s National Center for Atmospheric Research and other partners around the globe aim to change that in the future by developing regular assessments — much like present evaluations of global average temperatures along with building from the U.K. flooding risk modeling efforts — to determine how much a given season's extreme weather could be attributed to human inNational Center for Atmospheric Research and other partners around the globe aim to change that in the future by developing regular assessments — much like present evaluations of global average temperatures along with building from the U.K. flooding risk modeling efforts — to determine how much a given season's extreme weather could be attributed to human influence.

This involves evaluation of existing platforms, as well as launching new pilot facilities with a potential to provide national service.

Her basic science research included the scientific investigation of pancreatitis related respiratory failure and her health services research focused on the development of a national trauma registry for children and outcome evaluation of children's trauma - related care.

Any current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) can be used for the official evaluation of foreigEvaluation Services (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) can be used for the official evaluation of foreigevaluation of foreign degrees.

Evaluation of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme currently being run for 15 - 17 year olds in England also shows a positive social return on investment when taking into account education, volunteering, leadership skills and health and wellbeing benefits.

The accountability program measures students» content knowledge and skills using an Internet - enabled testing system developed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), a national nonprofit organization that provides assessment products and related services to school districts.

«I support a rigorous system of evaluation,» writes Tilles, who has great credentials, including service on two state Boards of Education, teaching at education schools of three universities, and being on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

It has been suggested to include: evidence - based initiatives and investment to tackle subject specialist shortages at both primary and secondary level; plans to focus recruitment to regions of the country in most need, particularly since the failure of the National Teaching Service; the range and performance of ITT providers in terms of recruitment and retention of teachers; and a thorough plan for the evaluation of any initiatives and how any findings will feed into future plans for teacher recruitment.

Content: National School Safety and Security Services is a consulting firm specializing in school security assessments, school safety and school emergency / crisis training, school crisis planning and emergency plan evaluations and related school safety consultant services for K - 12 Services is a consulting firm specializing in school security assessments, school safety and school emergency / crisis training, school crisis planning and emergency plan evaluations and related school safety consultant services for K - 12 services for K - 12 schools.

Leading up to the Senate Education Committee vote on April 28, the following groups turned in support for Click to add MIRS Bill Hound SB 0103 — the Michigan Association of School Administrators, Grand Rapids Public Schools, West Michigan Talent Triangle, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the National Heritage Academies, the South Central Education Policy Consortium, Michigan Association of Public School Academies, Great Lakes Education Project, Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency, then - Dearborn Schools Superintendent Brian WHISTON and around 40 southeast Michigan school superintendents and Zimco and K - 12 Evaluation Solutions.

Stephen B. Plank (Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago), is a Managing Researcher at the American Institutes of Research (AIR), and prior to joining AIR, Dr. Plank was director of research and evaluation at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

A recent report from the National Commission on Service Learning and Fiske (2002) re-affirms that a good service learning project has strong ties to academic content, meets a real community need, and involves students in the project's design, implementation, and evalService Learning and Fiske (2002) re-affirms that a good service learning project has strong ties to academic content, meets a real community need, and involves students in the project's design, implementation, and evalservice learning project has strong ties to academic content, meets a real community need, and involves students in the project's design, implementation, and evaluation.

Rockman et al has a national reputation for providing external evaluation services for projects funded by National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health anational reputation for providing external evaluation services for projects funded by National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health aNational Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health aNational Institutes of Health and NASA.

The study examines the highest level mathematics, English / Language Arts, and science exams produced by the two major teacher test publishers: the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and National Evaluation Systems (NES).

Gandhi has worked as task leader or project manager on a variety of research and evaluation projects for a variety of clients, including the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, the National Center for Education Statistics, the Institute of Education Sciences, the Center for Mental Health Services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

His national leadership and authority on truancy and dropout prevention, mentoring, alternative schools, after - school programs, learning styles, service - learning, school - to - work, vocational education research, safe school environments, project evaluation and accountability, education marketing and dissemination, and program management secured his professional status as a well - respected leader in dropout prevention.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

Research conducted by the TCC Group, a national program and evaluation firm, found that organizations operating as Service Enterprises outperform peer organizations on all aspects of organizational effectiveness, and are more adaptable, sustainable and capable of scaling their work.

On behalf of the OIE he has participated in evaluations of the national veterinary services of over a dozen countries.

A preliminary National Weather Service evaluation of climate variables known to cause tornadoes in the Southeast doesn't show a global warming - related trend that can be linked to the severe outbreak.

Awarded to law firms for extraordinary client service by Martindale - Hubbell, a national leader in legal profession service evaluation.

Credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Evaluation Services (NACES)...

International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES approved organization (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or by AACRAO International Education Services (IES) to ensure the student's credit transfer is equivalent to Rasmussen course content.

Professional Experience American Red Cross (Douglasville, GA) 11/2007 — Present Communications Manager • Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all public relations and communication functions to achieve American Red Cross Blood Services collection goals and organizational objectives • Collaborate with Chapter counterparts to promote a singular American Red Cross image and messaging throughout the state • Develop viable communications plan to assure effective community awareness of critical need for donations • Produce market communications and develop media outreach initiatives, including press releases, media inquiries, and special project updates, to ensure image and brand consistency • Author and edit scripts, presentations, and speeches for use by senior - level organization executives • Establish partnership within the community to enhance awareness of the blood donation program while leveraging key relationships with local - and state - level media professionals • Develop and implement an annual public relations and communications budget to ensure self - sufficiency and utilize financial resources in an efficient manner • Execute and supervise all staff - related functions including hiring, training, evaluation, and career development to create a well - qualified team and enhance operational success • Plan and implement employee award and recognition programs to honor milestone achievements, customer service excellence, and the accomplishment of national initiatives • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well - Being U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Examines child and family well - being outcomes in detail and seeks to relate those outcomes to their experience with the child welfare system and to family characteristics, community environment, and other factors.

The Social Justice Commissioner will, over the coming twelve months, consult with governments and representative Indigenous structures about the adequacy of performance monitoring and evaluation processes to link government programs and service delivery to the commitments made through COAG, particularly the National Reporting Framework on Indigenous Disadvantage.

Systems of Care National Evaluation Logic Model (PPT - 23 KB) Describes the grantees» strategic planning of infrastructure and service delivery as well as the cross-site process and outcome evaluation for the iEvaluation Logic Model (PPT - 23 KB) Describes the grantees» strategic planning of infrastructure and service delivery as well as the cross-site process and outcome evaluation for the ievaluation for the initiative.

As part of the national evaluation of family support programs mandated by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, the Administration on Children, Youth and Families contracted with Abt Associates Inc. to conduct a meta - analysis of existing research about the effectiveness of different types of programs and the impact of services on families with a variety of needs and characteristics.

The National Evaluation of the Court Improvement Program U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau, & Planning and Learning Technologies (Pal - Tech)(2006) Provides information on the National Evaluation of the Court Improvement Program, which describes how State courts improve their oversight of foster care and adoption cases and analyze the outcomes achieved.

• guiding branch leadership and representation in the community, advocating for early childhood and connecting with the community • planning, establishing and reviewing strategic plans of the Branch guided by the national organisation's strategic directions • overseeing branch financialand legal requirements • providing strategic guidance for the branch programs and services • evaluation of activities of the branch • risk assessment.

Information and evidence collected through an evaluation of the National Plan's Second Action Plan 2013 - 16 and independent reviews of existing programs and services further supported development of Third Action Plan priorities and actions.

In contrast, Healthy Steps for Young Children (HS) is a universal, practice - based intervention that enhances the delivery of behavioral and developmental services and relies on partnerships between developmental specialists and families.2, 3 The national evaluation was a 3 - year, prospective, controlled trial with 6 randomization and 9 quasi-experimental pediatric sites.

Child Well - Being Spotlight: Children Placed Outside the Home and Children Who Remain In - Home After a Maltreatment Investigation Have Similar and Extensive Service Needs (PDF - 211 KB) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (2012) Summarizes recent research from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well - Being (NSCAW) that indicates children reported for maltreatment have a high risk of experiencing developmental problems, cognitive problems, behavioral / emotional problems, or substance use disorders, regardless of whether they were placed in out - of - home care or remained in - home with or without receiving sServices, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (2012) Summarizes recent research from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well - Being (NSCAW) that indicates children reported for maltreatment have a high risk of experiencing developmental problems, cognitive problems, behavioral / emotional problems, or substance use disorders, regardless of whether they were placed in out - of - home care or remained in - home with or without receiving servicesservices.

University of Canberra Chancellor Professor Tom Calma said the ATSISPEP team had conducted the wide - ranging evaluation of the effectiveness of existing suicide prevention services and programs under the stewardship of Indigenous National Mental Health Commissioner Professor Pat Dudgeon.

This article presents results from the national evaluation of Healthy Steps, the first large clinical trial of an intervention in pediatric practices to improve delivery of developmental and behavioral services.

A consortium of national bodies, clinical services and Deakin University will conduct a multi-centre evaluation of a family - based intervention for families who have youth with identified mental health problems but refuse services.

The national evaluation is designed to increase understanding of how to effectively and efficiently deliver services to low - income families.

These include partnering with states to provide evidence - based home visiting services to at - risk families, working with tribal communities to implement culturally competent home visiting programs, and developing a mechanism to systematically review the evidence of effectiveness for home visiting program models and to conduct a national evaluation of the MIECHV program.

National Survey of Early Care and Education Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Describes a project gathering national data on utilization and availability of early care and education (including school - age care) and examining the extent to which families needs and preferences coordinate with providers offerings and consNational Survey of Early Care and Education Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Describes a project gathering national data on utilization and availability of early care and education (including school - age care) and examining the extent to which families needs and preferences coordinate with providers offerings and consnational data on utilization and availability of early care and education (including school - age care) and examining the extent to which families needs and preferences coordinate with providers offerings and constraints.

Impact Findings from the Head Start CARES Demonstration: National Evaluation of the Three Approaches to Improving Preschoolers» Social and Emotional Competence Morris, Mattera, Castells, Bangser, Bierman, & Raver U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (2014) Describes the impact of the CARES demonstration, focusing on outcomes during the spring of the preschool year in: (1) teacher practices; (2) classroom climate; (3) children's behavior regulation, executive function, emotion knowledge, and social problem - solving skills; and (4) children's learning behaviors and social behaviors.

Diana was previously a research and evaluation manager at the Corporation for National and Community Service, and before that she worked as a program evaluator and policy analyst at Abt Associates, the American Institutes for Research, and the RAND Corporation.

She has led MDRC's partnership with service providers for multiple large - scale national evaluations, including two offering some of the most promising models serving pregnant women, new mothers, and their infants — the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation (MIHOPE) and MIHOPE - Strong Start — and one offering a promising model for young adults, the YouthBuild Evaluation.

The DOHVE project provided the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with design options for conducting a national evaluation of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood (MIECHV) home visiting program.

Her current work includes evaluations of a DCFS pilot to support pregnant and parenting youth in care with home visiting services, a DCFS evaluation pertaining to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD), and an evaluation of the Fussy Baby Network ® Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) training and implementation with home visiting staff.