Sentences with phrase «case high performing schools»

Creating Matters is helping us to think differently about our work as educators; our priorities, relationships, and what we are creating — in this case high performing schools and effective leaders.

Not exact matches

But in a new study by a Johns Hopkins Carey Business School professor, evaluators using a balanced scorecard (BSC) in different case scenarios tended to award high ratings and bonuses to employees who performed well financially, rather than to those who scored well in corporate social responsibility (CSR).

This trend is of concern because we know that high - performing countries draw their teachers from the top third (and in some cases, the top 10 - 15 %) of school leavers.

In this forum, Joshua Starr, superintendent of schools in high - performing Montgomery County, Maryland, makes the case for a three - year hiatus from high - stakes accountability testing while new standards and tests are implemented.

Sessions on day one included staff at Dakabin State High School sharing details of their pedagogical framework and explicit instruction guide known as «The Hive» model, an update on a student voice program at Pakuranga College in New Zealand and a case study on collaborative professional learning at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School in New South Wales.

One case in point is Cincinnati's W. E. B. Du Bois school, which was among the highest - performing urban schools in the state — before its founder and leader, Wilson Willard III, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft and records tampering, and was sent to prison for four years.

It offers 19 «cases» from corporations, agencies, and school districts that embody coherent, high - performing organizations.

I've made the case that high - performing, high - poverty schools can provide safety, stability, and hope to at - risk kids and their families and that these features have immeasurable value in distressed neighborhoods beset by myriad challenges.

There is a combination of reasons why this is the case; it is believed that many teachers are feeling pressured for their students to perform to qualify for school funding, and some parents are more eager for their children to obtain high grades than they have been in previous years.

«Students routinely achieving their full potential, high performing schools becoming the new normal — Student Voice makes the compelling case that we can't get there from here without fundamentally changing the culture of schools to listen and act on what students say about their schools, their lives, and their aspirations.

Chadwick Elementary is a fascinating case of a high poverty, high ELL school performing at very high levels.

Closing low - performing schools and reopening new schools or sending students to other, higher - performing schools has shown positive outcomes for students and may be the most beneficial choice in some cases.

In cases where achievement is weighted heavily, as with the current formula, schools with high numbers of students who perform as above on state tests have lower school performance grades of C, D, or F. By simply shifting the formula to 50 - 50, many of those C schools would earn a B, and D schools would move to C, and so on.

In the case of low - performing teachers, the adverse consequences of non-identification can be high for students, especially if they have only that one teacher for the entire school year.

The district allowed several transferring principals to bring along their English Language Arts and math coaches, one or two high - performing teachers to serve as models for other teachers in their new schools, and an assistant principal in the case of middle and high schools.

In the case of AIMS, despite the fact that the organizations» schools were among the highest performing charter schools in the state, CCSA supported Oakland Unified School District's (OUSD) 2013 decision to revoke the schools» charters amid allegation of mismanagement of public funds and the initial unwillingness of the AIMS board of directors to take necessary corrective actions.

The cohort in high - performing schools may be skewed to the top end in which case higher than average performance would be expected.

The ruling in that case last year protected hundreds of teachers in high - poverty, low - performing schools who were receiving pink slips based solely on their lack of seniority.

In most cases, principals in priority schools must work with inexperienced teachers and develop them into quality high - performing individuals.

In Year 5 of the project, TXCC staff provided technical assistance and expertise to TEA on developing surveys and other research instruments based on the Reward Schools case studies that can be implemented with larger samples of high - performing / high - progress Title I sSchools case studies that can be implemented with larger samples of high - performing / high - progress Title I schoolsschools.

Well, the change that we made to improve our graduation rate is a change that hurts us on the test scores... We're showing these big improvements, our kids are performing closer to where they want to be — and they're not there yet — but in some cases, 30 — 40 percent higher on their test scores than [at other schools], but we're on the list.

Well, the change that we made to improve our graduation rate is a change that hurts us on the test scores... We're showing these big improvements, our kids are performing closer to where they want to be — and they're not there yet — but in some cases, 30 - 40 percent higher on their test scores than [at other schools], but we're on the list, and [other schools] are not, and I think the question is, why would that be?

Breakthrough Principals leads readers through these processes step by step, drawing on case studies to illuminate how real principals have approached common problems, and providing practical guidance and tools that principals and teams can use to build a shared vision while increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high - performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve.

In some cases, these schools exceed state averages in both English and math, which is significant considering the state average is pulled up by wealthier, high - performing districts.

(However, although the McREL research showed that high - performing, high - poverty schools had more empowering environments, it was unclear whether this had always been the case or whether they had initially benefited from more directive leadership that focused on improving routines and removing uncooperative or incompetent teachers.)

These studies provide a foreground to the recent array of individual and multi-site qualitative case studies of high performing and improving school districts that explicitly set out to isolate what is happening at the district level that might account for the reported success.

Elmore and Burney's (1997) case study of the transformation of New York City Community School District # 2 from an average performing to one of the highest performing elementary school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amico, School District # 2 from an average performing to one of the highest performing elementary school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amico, school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amico, 2002).

Some of our notable entertainment and media attorneys are: John Quinn, General Counsel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who has also represented entertainment and media clients in a number of high profile cases; Kathleen Sullivan, the former Dean of Stanford Law School, First Amendment scholar, and nationally renowned appellate advocate, who heads the firm's appellate practice group; Bob Raskopf, an expert in the sports, entertainment and media bars in New York, who is perhaps best known for his work on behalf of professional sports leagues and teams, newspapers and publishers; Claude Stern, who has represented a broad array of leading software developers, videogame manufacturers, online publishers and other media clients in all forms of intellectual property litigation, including copyright, patent, trade secret, trademark, and licensing disputes; Bruce Van Dalsem, who has tried and resolved disputes for studios, producers and performing artists in the film, television, music and finance businesses, securing a top five verdict in California based on the misappropriation of a film library; Gary Gans, an expert litigator in motion picture financing, production and distribution disputes, as well as copyright and idea theft cases, who has been named in 2012 by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America's «Top Entertainment Attorneys;» Jeff McFarland, who has litigated entertainment related cases for more than 20 years, including cases involving motion picture and television series profits, video game licenses, idea theft and the «seven year rule;» and Michael Williams, who represents a satellite exhibitor and other media clients in trademark, copyright, patent, antitrust and other commercial litigation.

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