Sentences with phrase «based assessment efforts»

Taking Stock: Assessing and Improving Early Childhood Learning and Program Quality provides recommendations from the National Early Childhood Accountability Task Force convened to address a comprehensive vision for a state accountability system for early education programs for prekindergarten children and for linking such efforts to standards - based assessment efforts in kindergarten and the primary grades.

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With regard to the efforts of the death - of - God theologians, Ogden observes that to base Christian theology on the secularistic premise that God is dead is to make an assessment of our cultural situation that is «completely undiscriminating in simply assuming that secularism is an essentially unified and internally consistent outlook.

Our Supplier Code of Conduct and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act are important parts of our ethical sourcing efforts, and our ongoing assessments of our supply base ensure compliance.

Challenge Success has since worked with almost 800,000 students, faculty, administrators and parents throughout the United States and across the world on efforts like changing bell schedules, reforming homework policies, shifting to alternative assessments and encouraging project - based learning with the goal of creating «healthier and more productive pathways to success.»

And companies that do the hydraulic fracturing, such as Halliburton and Baker Hughes, both based in Houston, Texas, are developing their own chemical - assessment programs in an apparent effort to address public concerns and reduce their environmental footprint.

This assessment is intended to be the first of a sustained effort, one that will be updated and expanded on a regular basis.

In Boston, MCAS is an important part of a seamless standards - based reform effort that includes clear expectations for what students should learn, curriculum aligned with the standards, high - quality instruction and professional development to help teachers improve their practice, and assessments that provide students with a way to demonstrate what they have learned and how they can apply it.

In addition to the curriculum - reform recommendations, the Elementary Grades Task Force suggested more aggressive efforts to consider ethnic background in hiring teachers, expanded social services within schools, and performance - based assessments that, in the case of limited - English - proficient students, would be given in their native language.

Important evidence for the effect of student accountability on effort and achievement comes from the literature on curriculum - based external assessments.

Along with attendance, testing, GPA checks, and tracking their students post-high school, Build SF uses rubrics for student projects, develops peer assessments, and asks mentors to fill out formal exit surveys on students, based on skills developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, an acclaimed advocacy group dedicated to infusing twenty - first - century skills into education through collaborative community efforts.

existing educational policies that can inform advocacy efforts for the inclusion of social studies performance - based assessment at the local, state and national level.

Research efforts are aimed, for example, at ensuring bias - free results, validity of technology - enhanced items, stability of measuring student growth across time, developing testing accommodations for students with special needs, software for computer - based testing, and technical support and scoring for local standards - based assessments in Iowa and the nation.

During the past two decades, he has been involved in the design of performance - based assessments; education for understanding; the use of multiple intelligences to achieve more personalized curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy; and the quality of interdisciplinary efforts in education.

One of the few studies of on - demand assessment to report specifically by subject area is based on data from the New Standards Project, a multistate effort designed to involve educators in the creation of state and district performance - based assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (Resnick, Resnick, & DeStefano, 1993).

At a time when teacher education was truly valued in the state, our joint efforts placed Indiana as one of the front runners in best practices in teacher preparation and the use of performance - based assessments.

This paper by Raymond L. Pecheone and Stuart Kahl describes efforts by states to use performance assessment in large - scale state accountability systems and highlights promising practices that can a basis for broadening how the nation approaches assessement and accountability.

Other efforts to embrace Common Core State Standards include classroom assessments based on standards, student and parent conferences and MAP, the district's universal screener / benchmark assessment, to support more differentiated instruction and identify students for targeted supports.

Cara is the chair of the Task Force Research Work Group, leading efforts to contribute to the research base on assessment literacy.

First, our teaching and learning department began an effort to move teachers away from textbook - based curriculum content and toward standards - based instruction and assessment instead.

Complex technology projects, such as the development of a statewide educational network to ensure Michigan students have access to the bandwidth needed to support classroom initiatives; expanded use of online learning for students and educators and delivery of online assessments; broad - based technology purchasing strategies; and a host of other capacity - building efforts have been positively impacted by Luke Wittum's leadership and involvement.

In an effort to explain the decline, State Superintendent White has raised the question of whether the shift to computer - based testing in the most recent NAEP assessment could have negatively impacted scores, especially in poorer states like Louisiana where many children have limited access to technology.

Learning cycles integrate knowledge and assessment: Teachers make an intense effort to get to know their students» strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of a cycle and fashion many of the cycle's learning outcomes and activities on the basis of what students need.

She has been instrumental in facilitating professional development initiatives focused on standards - based learning and teaching, improved understanding and utilization of assessment data, interventions and differentiation that meets the needs of all learners, and strengthened efforts to ensure K — 12 literacy.

Under his leadership, substantive educator preparation, certification, and ethics reform efforts were initiated, including tiered certification, Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEM), performance - based educational leadership, enhanced ethics instruction and assessment, and the current work in job - embedded professional learning.

While the creation of standards - based assessments, reshaping instructional practices, and extending the school day were all strategies that the school explored during the turnaround effort, students needed the motivation to change and show their true potential.

Instead of averaging assessment scores, participation, and effort as in a traditional model, standards - based grading aligns assessments to specific standards, and the most recent assessment scores count toward a student's grade.

In an effort to spice things up, I took the performance indicators (our curriculum's version of assessment tasks) and added a few silly squirrels and some iPad apps to make it more of a Project Based Learning concept than just an assessment.

Rigorous science - based research and outcome assessment is the cornerstone of all efforts by the Center.

We reconfirm the significance of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as providing the most comprehensive assessment of the science and encourage the continuation of the science - based approach that should guide our climate protection efforts.

The goal of the Sea Ice Outlook effort is to synthesize and integrate different observation and modeling efforts and to provide a broad - based assessment of arctic sea ice change.

It is clear that the highest medium - run priority in refining the SCC and indeed the whole policy and integrated assessment effort is to improve the research base of impact studies.

This Working Group I effort lays out the scientific basis of climate change in a set of accessible answers that is an important complement to the otherwise technical IPCC assessment.

Spa Director — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, executing spa and salon administration functions, overseeing sales and marketing operations, and implementing cutting - edge industry techniques and trends Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including product inventory control, marketing and sales strategies, product and service offerings, client service, event coordination, and area competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets, potential customers, and capital utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding policies and procedures, budgets and financial forecasts, and client experience considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and deliver a luxurious experience to high - profile clientele Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional recruitment, continued supervision of 40 staff, and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion, including newsletter and article distribution Ensure effective execution of all administrative, HR, and financial aspects of business management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders, and other relevant parties Address key client and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, referral generation, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement firm marketing and sales strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques, and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex spa, salon, and fitness concepts and studies Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Professional Experience Valley Trauma Center (Van Nuys, CA) 2011 — Present In - Home Outreach Counselor • Provide prevention education and counseling at the individual, family and group level within both in - home and clinical settings while overseeing all case management services • Utilize various methods including humanistic, cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches • Assist group members in the discovery of internal sources of strength and ability to effectively cope with situational crises a well as modify self - defeating behavior • Set and achieve specific group - level goals while helping participants define concrete, meaningful developmental benchmarks, appraising on - going change processes and related dynamics, and connecting individual efforts to common themes • Manage 10 cases on a weekly basis while ensuring an initial visitation with clients within 48 hours of referral • Perform new program participant assessments and participate in all intake and discharge functions

Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

Customer Service Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities Create training / development plans for staff and service team members, providing on - going performance feedback Provide continuous assessment of service associates, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective issue resolution and customer management techniques Interact with customers in a professional manner to improve the client experience Perform need - based client assessment to provide effective solution Generate referrals and consistent repeat business through effective service Maintain a strong working knowledge of the product and respective marketplace Address client queries and resolve customer issues in an expedited manner Act as a liaison between clients and other staff members and departments Manage phone systems, and direct incoming calls to their appropriate channels Provide on - site support to other staff and coordinate all daily business efforts Assist managements with various duties as assigned

Non-Profit Program and Operations Coordinator — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while executing various program administration functions, overseeing operations and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and processes Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including program mission, marketing and public relations, vendor and volunteer management, member services and systems implementation Demonstrate leadership with respect to program direction, fundraising strategies and project management Provide continuous assessment of key considerations, potential issues, and the utilization of available resources, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective donor recruitment and recognition strategies Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to evaluate program effectiveness, improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, and promote both staff and member satisfaction Utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, effective collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective marketing, relations, administration and program operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Facilitate the effective execution of all related administrative and financial aspects of non-profit management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executives, stakeholders and other relevant parties Ensure the organization and maintenance of relevant information in confidential, secure, and efficient manner as well as adherence to all stated laws, statutes, policies, procedures and guidelines with application in the non-profit arena Support the creation and implementation of organizational marketing and operations strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both program growth as well as cost management Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of related products, services, techniques and relevant tools

Event Planning and Entertainment Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing event administration functions, overseeing client management operations and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and processes Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team and third - party vendors, including resource management, logistics, contract negotiations, marketing and public relations, issue resolution and client services Demonstrate leadership with respect to event direction, artist and talent development, and strategic marketing campaigns Provide continuous assessment of key considerations, potential issues, and resources utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective policies and procedures, process management and participation trends Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures, utilizing several tools, to evaluate event effectiveness, improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, and promote both employee and client satisfaction Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective marketing, relations, administration, and event operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Promote the effective execution of all administrative and financial aspects of event and client management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executive staff, client representatives, stakeholders, and other relevant parties Address key client and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained client growth through retention, word - of - mouth marketing and the attainment of talent engagements Create and implement client marketing and operational strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of related products, services, techniques and relevant tools

Customer Service and Administration Duties & Responsibilities Interact with customers in a professional manner to improve the client experience, resolving queries and issues in a timely and professional fashion while making all customer needs the top priority Implement quality assurance processes to ensure administrative accuracy and promote operational efficiency Assist in the execution of needs - based client assessment to facilitate successful product / service utilization Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments and members of company management, acting as a liaison between customers and all staff members as well as representing institutions within the community Generate referrals and consistent repeat business through effective service and timely follow - up Meet and exceed marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established benchmarks Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products and services, respective marketplace, competitor strategies, industry regulations, and other pertinent information, applying all knowledge to related job functions Provide relevant guidance / leadership to new staff training efforts and coaching, consistently leading by example Oversee critical document control and management, maintaining all files in an organized manner Perform continuous assessment of client service operations while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective customer service and issue resolution techniques Adhere consistently to all established policies, guidelines, procedures, related laws, and other related constraints Utilize various technology applications to drive customer service and administrative processes Assist management team and senior department members with various other duties as assigned

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Claims Management Duties & Responsibilities Utilize efficient workflow organization to improve departmental efficiencies while ensuring effective client response and diligent analysis of claims, with extensive experience in both commercial and personal lines Provide relevant administration and direction to multi-million dollar staff budgets, quality control, fraud investigations, and complex claims reviews, earning denial authority over high - level claims cases Identify and develop talent among team members with focused training efforts, performance reporting and analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives Deliver continuous assessment of work force, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective service strategies and techniques, loss liability monitoring, and claim litigation assistance Develop and implement the marketing and sales efforts of customer service team while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, providing disciplinary actions when necessary Construct customer service and claims team through effective staff hiring to aid in efficient operations and execution, delegating important tasks / assigments to line supervisors while providing branch - level guidance Aid in strategic planning and capital budgeting based on improving operating efficiency and reducing service - related production losses, collaborating effectively with senior - level management Maintain a strong working knowledge of important industry topics, company programs and policies, and overall regulatory environment, including state - level responsibility for process changes in casualty / PIP Address important client and staff queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude and professionalism

Sales Management and Business Operations — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing sales presentations, overseeing branch operations / development, and the management of vendor relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of territory and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted sales professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Develop support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries, including contractor and inventory issues, and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the product and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends as well as competitor strategies and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing sales presentations, overseeing district operations / development, and the management of strategic business relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of territory and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted sales professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Develop support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working technical knowledge of the products / services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends as well as competitor strategies and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Property Management — Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate regular maintenance and repairs as well as emergency resolution through the efficient management of maintenance team and general / sub-contractors, also participating in restoration and renovation projects to ensure timely completion within designated budgets Develop annual property budget and monitor with monthly variance reports, preparing financial statements and various regular and ad - hoc reports on property status, including occupancy rates and lease expirations Provide relevant oversight and administration to tenant build - outs, utility service termination and transfer, supply purchasing, and building consolidation processes Support firm management to aid in effective customer service, maintenance, and general property operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while overseeing all critical management aspects Organize, manage, and execute all aspects of the lease process, facilitating the ease of operational aspects as well as price / term negotiations, rental agreement reviews, rent collection, impounds, and tenant eviction as necessary Generate increased revenue through tenant referrals as well as consistent lease renewals through effective service and timely issue resolution Identify and develop talent among hired staff and property personnel, utilizing focused training efforts within a performance - based work environment designed to utilize the critical strengths of assistants, supervisors, and techs Provide continuous assessment of property usage and needs, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective preventative maintenance programs, renovation considerations, and cost reduction / control measures Maintain a strong working knowledge of the leasing property, respective marketplace, and general economic trends Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales personnel, support staff, and senior management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Parents» Pasts and Families» Futures: Using Family Assessments to Inform Perspectives on Reasonable Efforts and Reunification (PDF - 389 KB) Smithgall, DeCoursey, Yang, & Haseltine (2012) Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Uses family assessments conducted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to examine parents» past experiences and their current functioning, based on reports of extensive childhood trauma, and implications for caseworker engagement and intAssessments to Inform Perspectives on Reasonable Efforts and Reunification (PDF - 389 KB) Smithgall, DeCoursey, Yang, & Haseltine (2012) Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Uses family assessments conducted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to examine parents» past experiences and their current functioning, based on reports of extensive childhood trauma, and implications for caseworker engagement and intassessments conducted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to examine parents» past experiences and their current functioning, based on reports of extensive childhood trauma, and implications for caseworker engagement and interventions.