Sentences with phrase «aid student achievement»

With Teacher Residents working in classrooms across the city, each class needs a variety of supplies and materials to aid student achievement.

Not exact matches

Organizers of MESA, an educational enrichment program that encourages and aids minority students to pursue science - related majors, understood what many people including the bigoted farmer and my high school counselor did not — that minorities are capable of great scholastic achievement and triumph despite negative stereotypical labels.

Great for unifying concepts and giving students a sense of achievement and completion, not to mention, a nice memory aid for their bedroom wall!

Smith wants to research the techniques that teachers with successful students are using with the hope this will provide more insight for many districts that are working to aid the academic achievement of their special education students.

Specifically, they agreed to develop academic standards and assessments in every state and to expand the use of information technology as a way to improve student performance and aid in the measurement of student achievement.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) had traditionally been a target for reform efforts thanks to a history of low - performing schools, a seemingly insurmountable achievement gap between student groups, and a relatively high proportion of state funding relative to local aid.

States that failed to improve student achievement over five years would be required to place the administrative portion of their federal aid into a fund for charter schools.

The goal of Edmentum's intervention solution is to build a comprehensive set of tools to aid in these progress checks and planning, leading to improved student achievement.

The goal of Edmentum's intervention solution is to build a comprehensive set of tools to aid educators in monitoring student progress and classroom planning, leading to improved student achievement.

He also specializes in structures and process that engage learning communities at an organizational level so as to aid in building the capacities of staff to share and learn at an authentic level; which ultimately leads to school wide change and high levels of student achievement.

The state places few requirements on private voucher schools to account for how the taxpayer dollars are used to educate students, demonstrate achievement of the students who receive the aid or any transparency to assure the funds are used as intended.

Regardless of his role / title Mr. Francés Vázquez is a teacher at heart and nothing fulfills him more than aiding in the academic achievement of all students.

These programs help to increase homework completion, improve student academic achievement, and aid in the development of skills and behaviors important for academic success such as attendance, getting along with others, motivation to learn, participation in classroom activities, and positive classroom behavior.

We know engaging families as active partners in the learning process supports student achievement, strengthens relationships among all stakeholders, and aids students in reaching their full academic potential.

Since both sides believe that the reasons for the achievement gap lie almost entirely outside the classroom — and, in many cases, beyond the control of students, parents, or teachers — they also contend that education reforms focused on changing schools, helping parents, and aiding students would be of little use.

Measuring Social Return on Investment of Community Schools Children's Aid Society & The Finance Project, 2013 Community schools make an invaluable contribution to student academic achievement, children's social and emotional health, family participation and community engagement - in districts around the country and the world.

Use of these aids was also associated with a 26 percentile point gain in student achievement.

Saginaw, Houghton Lake and Detroit's Education Achievement Authority are getting this aid specifically because they're struggling with student mental health or safety issues, according to state and local data.

At Brown's urging, the Legislature overhauled state school aid laws to provide more funds to districts with large numbers of poor and / or English - learner students, aimed at closing the academic achievement gap between them and more privileged classmates.

(El Dorado Hills, Calif.) Hayward Unified School District won designation last week from California schools chief Tom Torlakson for outstanding efforts in reducing chronic student absenteeism and improving dropout rates aided by a highly successful 21st Century attendance intervention software developed by School Innovations & Achievement.

Consolidate and target categorical aids in ways that encourage innovation and focus on increasing student achievement, turning around struggling schools, and improving graduation outcomes.

We provide governments and international aid agencies with the educational assessment tools and expertise they need to measure progress in student achievement and school effectiveness.

That's particularly true regarding how well schools are using billions of dollars in extra state aid to close the «achievement gap» separating poor, Latino and black students from their more affluent white and Asian classmates.

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Merit - Based Aid: This includes financial awards to a student based primarily on special talents he or she exhibits such as above - average academic achievement, art, music or athletic aptitude.

Medical schools, just as with colleges, often award scholarship aid based on the student's financial need as a way of attracting students whose demographic characteristics or achievements match those the school is attempting to fulfill.

• Assessed student achievements through formal and informal testing, and aided students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

Skill Highlights Academic advising Student recruitment and retention Marketing strategy Financial aid Transition planning Academic programs Professional Experience Academic Advisor 8/1/2009 — Current Colby College — Waterville, ME Develop and execute effective academic and career planning strategies, enabling achievement of undergraduate and graduate students» goals.

Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real world examples to optimize student achievement.

• Encouraged students to set and maintain high standards of achievement while comprehending and attending to their disabilities • Employed a variety of instructional techniques to assist students in grasping concepts taught in class • Observed students for signs of distress or physical ailments and ensured that their needs are immediately addressed • Assisted students in grasping concepts taught in class by providing them with support in using Braille and hearing aids • Created resources and materials to aid in teaching concepts in class • Oversaw students» activities in playgrounds and during lunch hours to ensure their comfort and wellbeing

Key Achievements • Managed a particularly tricky medical emergency involving a student injury by providing immediate first aid and saving her leg.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Saved a student from choking by providing immediate first aid during the time a piece of nugget was lodged in his throat.

Human Resource Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct human resource operations and support staff ensuring efficient and effective operations Responsible for benefit administration including employee leave, 401 (k)'s, and insurance Oversee payroll, departmental budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Recruit, interview, and hire new employees with input from senior leadership Conduct staff orientation regarding acceptable attire, company brand, policies, and employment law Implement professional development program to enhance team skill sets and employee value Oversee employee recognition program to highlight notable achievements and boost team morale Review employee performance and recommend promotion or disciplinary action as appropriate Resolve disputes between staff members in a fair, professional, and timely manner Ensure company compliance will all applicable employment law and industry best practices Negotiate and confirm contracts with vendors, partners, employees, and clients Create and present financial reports and purchasing proposals to senior management Build and strengthen long term relationships with clients, vendors, and community leaders Direct purchasing and licensing of information technology equipment and software Assist students and families with financial aid application process Provide additional administrative support including data entry, phones, and customer service Utilize proficiencies in English and Spanish to effectively serve clients of varied backgrounds Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner