Sentences with phrase «based opportunities for professional development»

It's primary goal is to provide K - 12 teachers with Web - based opportunities for professional development.

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«Listening to what other people are doing can spark an idea or conversation, and other opportunities can arise as well,» says the CEO of Alpharetta, Ga. - based School Growth, which provides professional development programming for schools and school boards.

WR: Research Team / Committee members have the opportunity to fulfill professional development and research activities by reviewing and selecting abstracts for oral and poster presentation, contributing to other committee activities, and making recommendations of evidence - based monthly resources for ILCA educational modules.

In her synthesis of research on effective teacher professional development that has demonstrated a positive impact on student outcomes, Timperley (2008) identified 10 key principles, including: providing teachers with opportunities to drive their own professional development, allowing teachers to work collaboratively to learn and apply evidence based practices, establishing a professional learning culture that provides a safe and authentic environment for professional enquiry and ensuring school leaders take an active role in developing professional learning, and maintaining momentum within schools.

The book represents a culminating work of the ArtsLiteracy Project, a project that develops curricula and professional development practices based on the premise that linking literacy and the arts creates powerful learning opportunities for students both in core academic subjects and in the arts.

La Raza has put together the most intensive package of services — including hands - on consulting for community - based groups starting charter schools, joint professional development opportunities, and the creation of national partnerships that can be useful to all of the network's schools — which La Raza hopes will number 50 by 2005.

The Opportunity of Bilingualism is a new online professional development program for teachers, early childhood educators, literacy coaches, parents, and community - based professionals.

Welch was the founding director of the Collaborative for Integrated School Services, a practitioner - driven, University - based initiative which, until its closure in 2003, aimed to enhance the success of all children by bringing professional development opportunities and resources to those who provide child and family services.

The Princeton, N.J. - based Woodrow Wilson Foundation offers fellowships for graduate study, professional development for teachers, educational opportunities for women and minorities, and other programs.

A former high school teacher and administrator in a Denver school district, she is a champion of high quality induction programs for novice teachers, research - based professional development opportunities for practicing teachers, and the creation of mutually beneficial partnerships among higher education, K - 12 schools, and communities.

ACER UAE also delivers school - based assessment programs and professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders.

The evidence - based system also presents new opportunities for administrators to assess the effect of specific professional development expenditures on teaching and learning.

We provide continued professional development that includes conferences, seminars and trainings, evidence - based goal setting, mentoring, and opportunities for leadership.

The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization based in Washington, DC, provides learning opportunities for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working on youth and education issues at the national, state, and local levels.

Policymakers must ensure that each student has access to effective educators by making the necessary investments along the career continuum, including incentives for recruiting and retaining candidates; personalized and ongoing professional development; flexible routes to licensure based on rigorous professional standards; leadership opportunities and development; and collaboration among higher education institutions and local districts.

Within my division, opportunities for professional development has directly steered our organization into improvements that include effective communication strategies, standards - based grading, and increased collaborative measures for students with disabilities.

At the heart of their recommendations, compiled in two separate policy papers, are the following strategies: empowering principals and educators with more autonomy over staffing; leadership and coaching opportunities for excellent teachers; student - focused professional development designed at the school site; direct investment in community engagement; and financial incentives to attract and keep teachers making progress with their students (based on a multi-measured evaluation system) in hard - to - staff schools.

Each of them passes the test of being easy to understand and implement, especially with sustained focus and opportunities for teachers to practice and refi ne them in professional development and in team - based professional learning communities.

With support from foundations and businesses, VCEE and its affiliated university - based Centers for Economic Education provide K - 12 teachers with many opportunities for professional development.

The emphasis of the programme is on «group - based learning» with the opportunity to mix professional development for yourself with strategic development for your trust.

This brief outlines current efforts to align teacher professional development and credentialing programs to Linked Learning, discussing how teachers must be prepared to integrate core academic and career - related curricula, collaborate with teachers from other disciplines, and develop project or work - based learning opportunities for their students.

«Ensure that evaluation systems provide teachers and principals with regular, timely feedback and opportunities for professional development based on the evaluation results.»

For over two decades, Triumph Learning has been offering research - based supplemental and test preparation resources, robust teacher support, and professional development opportunities to accelerate learning.

To facilitate the achievement of our program goals, we have limited class size to 20 students, and provide our teachers opportunities for weekly planning and collaboration, in addition to classes in the following areas during designated professional development sessions: International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC); Student assessments and interventions based on Dr. Stanley Greenspan's developmental model of education; Arts integration; and Common Core English Language Arts and Mathematics standards - based instruction.

MassLEAP's Spoken Word Summer Institute provides professional development opportunities for school - based educators interested in bringing spoken word practices into their work and learning spaces.

As someone familiar with many social practices of Web 2.0, Ed Cator seemed to recognize the value and place of «wild thinking, creating one's own definitions and rules... being «naughty»... and constructing knowledge» with other teachers across time and space; however, this study, coupled with published and anecdotal evidence in teacher education, suggests that many preservice teachers, practicing teachers, and even doctoral students in teacher education have had limited opportunities for professional collaboration or serious epistemic roles in education — especially in school - based professional development and university - based teacher education.

By creating data - based professional development plans, district leaders can address teachers» strengths and opportunities for improvement identified during performance evaluations at the district, school and individual level.

(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.

This sample was chosen because these teachers had specific access to an arts - based professional development opportunity and the researcher concludes that the findings in the study can not be more broadly generalized because of the lack of knowledge about how many schools actually provide arts - based professional development for teachers.

To see the rich calendar of professional learning opportunities SCP and partners have jointly organized for community - based organizations, visit our Professional Develprofessional learning opportunities SCP and partners have jointly organized for community - based organizations, visit our Professional DevelProfessional Development page.

The Director of Special Education is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing an outstanding competency - based for curriculum for Summit's Bay Area schools and conducting professional development opportunities for faculty.

Feeling empowered, I spoke with my Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to share my ideas about research - based school improvement and they too felt excited — particularly as they could see that, by engaging with this plan, it could also provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Age appropriate and inquiry / project - based learning methods; dual enrollment classes; focused tutoring to less prepared students; increased learning opportunities; relevant professional development opportunities; faculty leadership opportunities; community outreach; small school environment; surveys each year (parent, student, faculty); striving for academic excellence; Charter Counts character education program implemented; teaching critical thinking skills.

TAP was launched in 1999 as a comprehensive educator effectiveness model that restructures and revitalizes the teaching profession by providing teachers with powerful opportunities for career advancement, ongoing professional development, a fair evaluation system and performance - based compensation.

In addition, Greenfield differentiates teachers» roles and schedules to allow for specialization, planning, and life balance.17 This includes collaborative planning time for all teachers, differentiated coaching, and professional development, as well as growth opportunities based on teachers» skills and experience.

Named in honor of one of the industry's biggest proponents of education, long - time DATIA Board Member, lifelong educator, and long - time DATIA instructor; the Diana Bauske Educational Scholarship Fund fuels the growth and advancement of DATIA members by expanding opportunities for professional development through scholarships based on financial need.

The ALA School Librarian Competencies based on the PSELs provide an opportunity for self - reflection and self assessment which can lead to the development of a personal plan for professional growth and can be an entry point for individual implementation of the AASL National School Library Standards published in 2017.

Its best hope really is to continue riding the market for gains, along with specific opportunities for (re) development in its portfolio, the potential introduction of a more high - end / N American offering (which may prove challenging), or even student accommodation (which is currently pretty non-existent in Ireland on a private / professional basis, let alone on a potentially higher - end basis).

Emerging Artists - in - Residence: Intended as a transformative opportunity for New Orleans artists without adequate studio space, this program provides New Orleans - based artists dedicated studios for five months in concert with robust professional development support.

Located at the Chicago Artists Coalition's brand new 6,700 - square - foot facility in the vibrant Kinzie Industrial Corridor, BOLT provides workspace, creative community, exhibition opportunities and professional development for Chicago - based, contemporary artists.

Art Connections was established in 2002 as a service providing marketing, information, professional development and other opportunities for visual artists based in York and North Yorkshire.

The introduction of Ontario's electronic land title registration system and professionals» increasing comfort with online file sharing systems have created both demand and opportunity for the development of internet - based transaction management tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MINA GROUP, Norwalk, IA (11/2013 to Present) Digital Marketing Manager • Assess the digital marketing needs of the company and plan and execute web, SEM / SEO, email, marketing database and social media campaigns • Design and build the company's social media presence and ensure that it is constantly maintained • Measure the performance of all digital marketing campaigns and assess them against company goals such as KPIs and ROIs • Identify trends and insights and optimize performance based on them • Create landing pages to optimize user experience by collaborating with internal teams • Research new online media opportunities such as development of blogs and forums • Design banners for websites and assist with visuals, client communication and affiliate networks • Set up tracking systems for marketing campaigns and online activities • Handle social media strategy development and roadmap management and support • Vet new innovation opportunities and track appropriate success metrics • Recommend digital media strategies and tactics to senior management and prioritize and lead decisions regarding new content

• Create base professional development policies and procedures, making individual PD program development easier to undertake • Simultaneously implement 4 PD programs for identified areas, without a single hitch in any program implementation process • Plan, develop and implement PD systems according to the core competencies and identified issues of multiple tracks • Determine existing opportunities and conduct informal and formal needs assessment programs for different tracks • Develop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fulfilled

• Deeply familiar with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development systems based on competencies and priorities • Hands - on experience in determining existing opportunities and protocols and procedures, and conducting both informal and formal opportunity assessment for different professional development tracks • Proficient in establishing development categories, such as performance and knowledge enhancements and personal development • Qualified to develop orientation plans for all staff members by ensuring that they are aware of basic requirements such as ethics and communication • Skilled in making recommendations to strengthen delivery methods by efficiently identifying training delivery protocols • Track record of effectively facilitating preparation of correspondence, newsletters and marketing materials • First - hand experience in keeping professional development programs and workshops dynamic and rigorous by constantly employing needs assessment methods • Deeply familiar with maintaining accurate records of professional development activities, including description, type and number of people involved • Proven ability to provide professional development instructional design to management • Adept at mentoring and coaching new instructors and trainers, and building and maintaining community partnerships

Business Development and Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while performing sales and marketing presentations, overseeing business development functions, and managing / leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install 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, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive manaDevelopment and Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while performing sales and marketing presentations, overseeing business development functions, and managing / leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install 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, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive manadevelopment functions, and managing / leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install 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, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive management team

Driven partner eager for professional growth, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to leverage extensive sales, product development, brand management, and marketing expertise — along with an entrepreneurial spirit — within the performance - based work culture of a growing organization.

Driven partner eager for professional growth, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to leverage extensive project coordination, business analysis, and marketing development expertise within the performance - based culture of a growing firm.

Driven partner eager for professional growth, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to leverage extensive design, development, marketing, and quality control expertise within a growing technology - oriented organization and a related performance - based work environment.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokersProfessional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokersprofessional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors