Sentences with phrase «assesses research and policy»

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While writing broadly about economic issues, Rosalie's research interest focuses on the implications of technology and innovation with the goal of identifying policy gaps, misaligned incentive mechanisms, and assessing potential causes and solutions.

In planning for MIECHV, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., in partnership with key federal agencies under the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), launched Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness (HomVEE) to conduct a transparent and extensive review of home visiting research and assess the quality and rigor of the eResearch, Inc., in partnership with key federal agencies under the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), launched Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness (HomVEE) to conduct a transparent and extensive review of home visiting research and assess the quality and rigor of the eresearch and assess the quality and rigor of the evidence.

This week, a researcher for the New York Public Interest Research Group, Bill Mahoney, examined the websites of Mr. Cuomo; Rob Astorino, the Republican candidate for governor; and Howie Hawkins, the Green Party's nominee in the race, to assess the expansiveness of their respective policy plans.

The research is part of a larger effort by Harvard and Columbia to provide local stakeholders with an effective tool to assess the public health costs from fires and guide policy decisions.

Into the Eye of the Storm: Assessing the Evidence on Science and Engineering Education, Quality, and Workforce Demand, released in October by the Urban Institute (UI), a policy - research organization in Washington, D.C., retains the U.S. National Academy of Sciences» report's meteorological metaphor but rejects its analysis and conclusions.

«The findings may inform pediatric research to assess the effect of these policies on atypical antipsychotic use to ensure clinical appropriateness and to minimize unintended consequences,» the authors write.

Susan C. Miller, professor (research) of health services, policy and practice in the Brown University School of Public Health and lead author of the study in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, worked with colleagues to survey nursing directors at more than 1,900 nursing homes around the country between July 2009 and June 2010 to assess their knowledge of palliative care and their facility's implementation of key palliative care practices.

Evaluate and map the current status of key snow leopard populations and habitats to set baselines and indicators against which to assess future change, conduct economic valuation of snow leopard habitats, and intensify scientific research and monitoring to support future policy and action.

We welcome the mobilization of relevant institutions, networks and initiatives, to provide a synthesis of the current situation and proposals for actionable research, to assess and monitor disaster risks, to engage in communication efforts of such risk, to develop overall capacity in dealing with risk and to provide science advice to both policy makers and elected officials in order to develop resilience.

As part of BIOACID, Ekardt's Research Unit Sustainability and Climate Policy assessed political instruments against ocean acidification and climate change such as the different treaties of international law, the Paris Agreement or regulations for marine conservation as well as human rights.

Despite decades of relying on standardized test scores to assess and guide education policy and practice, surprisingly little work has been done to connect these measures of learning with the measures developed over a century of research by cognitive psychologists studying individual differences in cognition.

He also assesses how lessons of cognitive science might inform a more rational - and reasonable - approach to education research, policy, and reform.

We explore the variety of content available to young people and their families; document the developing child's patterns of use and understanding of media; examine theories and methods for assessing media effects; review research on the role of media in shaping individual identity, social relationships, and responses to challenging issues; and analyze public policies that affect media creators, consumers, and citizens.

With Whitehurst moving to the Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution after his term expires this month, and as drafts for IES reauthorization begin to make the Beltway rounds, it is time to assess the contribution of IES to the history of federal education research and look ahead to its future.

Without a rich repository of data to draw from (such as those maintained by research consortia in cities such as Chicago and New York), DC will not be in a strong position to assess the relative effectiveness of different community, school, and classroom policies and practices.

In a new study presented at the this year's fall research conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management in Chicago, we used data from CORE Districts, to assess whether there are systematic mindset differences present in the US population within and across schools, and whether holding a growth mindset predicts academic achievement gains of students.

This live session will cover policy research about how SEL can be implemented and assessed.

The many calls for «evidence based» decisionmaking notwithstanding, most of our major policy and reform initiatives have either been launched without any prior research on their efficacy, and without provisions for assessing their intended and unintended effects, or have ignored or misused whatever relevant research evidence was available when...

Jalene is a member of the Greater Boston Principal Residency Network, and is a Teaching Policy Fellow at the Rennie Center for Educational Research and Policy, through which she has sought to explore alternate means of assessing students and evaluating teachers at district and state - wide levels.

The first module of the training helps school leaders assess their current child protection policies, procedures, and practices and then begin to develop a comprehensive Child Protection Plan in line with current research and best practices.

Research (CCSR) conducts research of high technical quality that can inform and assess policy and practice in the Chicago Public Research (CCSR) conducts research of high technical quality that can inform and assess policy and practice in the Chicago Public research of high technical quality that can inform and assess policy and practice in the Chicago Public Schools.

Conclusions: Class size effects: Assessing the evidence, its policy implications and future research agenda

Another study by the American Institutes for Research used a mixed - method approach to assess policy differences between «turnaround» and «not improving» schools.

In his role, DeSchryver serves both public and private sector clients providing counsel on federal regulatory matters, budgetary and compliance matters; research and analysis on national policy issues; research and analysis on emerging markets in education services; and his current focus is on the emerging solutions to assess education productivity / yield on investment.

We looked at existing policies and our own research to assess what's needed.

The study out of Harvard's Center for Education Policy and Research by researchers Thomas Kane, Douglas Staiger, et al, entitled, «Assessing the Impact of Newark Education Reforms,» reveals that Newark's public schools are providing positive results for students and that reforms have empowered families to choose better schools for their children.

Participants received a briefing book of resources and literature that included information about the Oakland context, research and policy about SEL, current SEL progress in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), information about OUSD's SEL instruction and curriculum, strategies for how to transform adult behavior and culture, equity and SEL, and how to assess and report SEL competencies.

Improving Leader Assessment Assessing Learning - Centered Leadership: Connections to Research, Professional Standards, and Current Practices, Learning Sciences Institute, Vanderbilt University, 2007 Assessing the Effectiveness of School Leaders: New Directions and New Processes, A Wallace Perspective, 2009 Leveraging Leadership Development through Principal Evaluation, National Association of State Boards of Education, 2008 Purposes, Uses, and Practices of Leadership Assessment in Education, Center for the Study of Teaching Policy, University of Washington, 2006 VAL - ED, Discovery Education Assessment (www.discoveryeducation.com /)

In this issue, Research Affiliates examines the economic and market impact of protectionist trade policies and assesses how four key drivers of capital market returns may continue to support the All Asset strategies.

Negative Emissions Technologies: FCEA produces policy - relevant research assessing the political, social, and legal consequences of proposed negative emissions technologies.

His research on tropical deforestation assesses agroforestry systems and conservation policies such as protected areas and payments for environmental services initiatives.

It outlines a range of policy solutions to address climate impacts that are related to: assessing loss and damage to ecosystem services; avoiding and reducing loss and damage; risk reduction; and identifies areas for future research.

In practical terms, the law requires the government to transition from non-renewable to renewable energy; to develop new economic indicators that will assess the ecological impact of all economic activity; to carry out ecological audits of all private and state companies; to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; to develop policies of food and renewable energy sovereignty; to research and invest resources in energy efficiency, ecological practices, and organic agriculture; and to require all companies and individuals to be accountable for environmental contamination with a duty to restore damaged environments.

2.10.2 Intellectual freedom includes: (a) the rights of all Staff to express opinions about the operation of the University and higher education policy more generally; (b) the rights of Staff to pursue critical open enquiry and to discuss freely, teach, assess, develop curricula, publish and research within the limits of their professional competence and professional standards; (c) the right to participate in public debates and express opinions about issues and ideas related to their discipline area; (d) the right of all Staff to participate in professional and representative bodies and to engage in community service without fear of harassment, intimidation or unfair treatment; and (e) the right to express unpopular or controversial views, although this does not mean the right to vilify, harass or intimidate.

Gustavo Mozzer, Researcher for the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) provided examples of how Brazil plans to incorporate and assess adaptation to climate change as an element of its sectoral policy on climate change and agriculture.

Urgent policy issues that climate change research must tackle • Monitoring the trajectory of climate change to assess whether we are heading into a danger - zone and how fast / where.

I realize that there is a whole body of literature out there on this, and people like Roger Pielke say that all scientists should be actively involved in assessing the policy implications of their research.

The Harvard Project on Climate Agreements is engaging leading scholars and policy practitioners to identify and assess research - based options that might prove useful as the Paris Agreement is elaborated and then implemented.

We converted energy efficiency potential data from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and other RGGI states into a format compatible with the IPM model (a power - sector simulation model widely used by U.S. EPA and the states to assess air pollution policies).

Spend some time researching each policy type and assessing your situation.

Member agents are familiar with your tornado risk, can assess your financial situation, and can research dozens of companies to provide you with quotes for each of your policies.

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Financial Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operations, sales, and customer service activities for multiple financial institutions Oversee company expansion and branch openings in new markets and territories Manage client assets in excess of $ 285 million across a wide range of investment vehicles Design and implement professional development and employee recognition programs Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, cold calling, and other tactics Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Negotiate and execute contracts with C - Level decision makers Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Strictly adhere to budgets and project timelines

Account Executive — Duties & Responsibilities Direct pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and customer service ensuring professional and profitable operations Consistently recognized for excellence in sales, customer service, and team leadership Design and implement marketing campaigns including commercials and collateral materials Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Negotiate lucrative contracts with medical facilities, third party vendors, and other industry leaders Designed and implemented award winning staff development and recognition programs Serve as community liaison offering health and pharmaceutical education at various speaking engagements Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Generate record breaking sales through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Maintain 100 % customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Pharmecutical Sales Respresentative — Duties & Responsibilities Manage sales, marketing, and customer service departments ensuring professional and profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Consistently recognized as company leader in annual sales since 2004 Increase company revenue by 45 % through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Negotiate lucrative contracts with clients, third party vendors, and other industry leaders Utilize medical training, experience, and education in pharmaceutical sales environment Identify needs of medical professionals and effectively tailor sales presentations Build and strengthen relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and hospital management Maintain up to date knowledge of pharmacology, medical technology, and standards of care Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain 100 % customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Develop and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Proficient in copywriting, editing, and digital photography Responsible for business development through corporate and community partnerships Build and strengthen professional relationships with community leaders, business partners, and coworkers Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity in television and radio interviews Conduct public relations activities and attend relevant events, fairs, and conferences Coordinate and participate in charitable events in service of the local community Perform research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Consistently exceed location revenue goals through effective marketing and sales tactics Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Study internal literature to become an expert on products, corporate history, and mission Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Perform administrative tasks including filing, data entry, phones, and other tasks as needed Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules

Accounting Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy development, financial statement development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevant benchmarks

Account Executive — Duties & Responsibilities Direct pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and customer service ensuring professional and profitable operations Consistently recognized as company leader in sales, customer service, and team development Design and implement marketing campaigns including commercials and collateral materials Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Negotiate lucrative contracts with medical facilities, third party vendors, and other industry leaders Designed and implemented award winning staff development and recognition programs Serve as community liaison offering health and pharmaceutical education at various speaking engagements Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Generate record breaking sales through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Maintain 100 % customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

On Tuesday he announced he would appoint an Indigenous commissioner in the Productivity Commission and grant $ 50 million to assess and research Indigenous policy, as part of a commitment to demonstrate «what works».

Identify key, high - priority research gaps the filling of which would significantly advance the knowledge base for developing policies to reduce child poverty in the United States and assessing their impacts.