Sentences with phrase «challenges of educational practice»

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«District budgeting practices systematically favor schools with the fewest educational challenges, to the detriment of...

ISEEN sees itself as «an international learning laboratory and networking opportunity through which independent school experiential educators and administrators can share their program challenges and successes, learn of and from model programs, and explore the developing role of experiential practices within our educational communities.»

New York — Practicing educators praised the College Board, at its annual meeting here last week, for providing a sensible approach to educational reform, and they challenged the organization to continue pressing for a high - school curriculum that develops students» competencies as well as their knowledge of specific subjects.

Today, the challenge is to embrace increasing diversity with different [shades of] pedagogical practice, and that's really at the heart of the equity agenda... it's about personalising educational experiences, it's about realising that ordinary students have extraordinary talents.»

School practices are organized into eight categories: student focus and support; school organ - ization and culture; challenging standards and curriculum; active teaching and learning; professional community; leadership and educational vitality; school, family, and community partnerships; and indicators of success.

«He has a keen interest in how diverse modes of academic research can benefit education practice and policy,» Faust added, «and how the concrete challenges facing educational leaders and policymakers, as well as teachers and students, can helpfully inform the scholarship and teaching we do here.

Diaspora Involvement in Educational Development in Conflict - Affected Settings: Transnational innovations in provision of high quality education for marginalized children The study aims examines promising transnational educational practices and partnerships between Diasporas, Ministries of Education, donors, NGOs, and local communities in addressing the global challenge of providing quality education for children in conflict settings.

My major area of interest is in working collaboratively with students, teachers and educational leaders to develop innovative and sustainable teaching practices which strengthen the educational opportunities of at - risk students including those with learning difficulties, disabilities and challenging behaviours.

In seven essays, Elmore lays out his provocative views on the topics he has spent a lifetime studying, including «scaling up» good educational practice, responding to accountability measures, and the challenge of boosting the knowledge and skills of teachers in the face of obstacles.

We need to challenge our personal educational beliefs, hone our instructional practices, deepen our understanding of the nuances of curriculum, and build solid assessment practices.

In this webinar, presenters explored the challenges and opportunities of accountability for alternative education, along with promising practices from states and districts who have developed accountability measures and systems that are inclusive of all students in all types of educational settings.

Brian Gong most enjoys helping states and other educational entities solve complex, challenging problems of assessment and accountability design arising out of ambitious goals paired with tight constraints; lack of clarity about the underlying theory; dynamic interactions between many parts; disconnects between policy and practice; competing stakeholder values; or some combination.

«The government's inability to confront the harmful practice of ability grouping coupled with its desire to further expand selective schools will exacerbate the challenges highlighted in this report and further entrench educational disadvantage.

Instead of trying to improve failed practices such as a reliance on high - stakes testing and «zero tolerance» discipline policies, Noguera said the center will push for transformations — new approaches to educational challenges such as improving the educational outcomes of African - American and Latino students.

For the second round of incubator awards, The Mind Trust will seek highly innovative education thinkers with «break - the - mold» school models that challenge conventional educational practices.

In today's challenging afterschool environment, how can staff create a culture of caring that includes adaptive learning practices that will meet the educational needs of participants?

A new study released today challenges the practice of ranking nations by educational test scores and questions conventional wisdom that the U.S.educational system has fallen badly behind school systems abroad.

Together, participants in Forum study groups have marshaled strong thought leadership and discussion of promising and innovative practices in service of the development of practical, implementable solutions to profound educational challenges.

Study group participants benefit from the inclusion of appropriate state and national content experts, and use their input to marshal the best educational thought and practice in service of the development of practical, implementable solutions to profound educational challenges.

Recognizing these trends in education policy, practice and research, and the challenge of integrating SEL into educational settings, CSC intensified its focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) and launched the Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL).

Functions The teacher leader: a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and local standards; b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning; c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to identified issues; and d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.

Psychology Associates is a leading independent practice of over 100 clinical, counselling, neuropsychological, forensic and educational psychologists, who provide services across the life span and for a range of psychological challenges including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, attachment challenges, mental health difficulties, trauma - related conditions, personality and behavioural issues.

Enter the NCASHI Peer Review program... a tremendously successful educational event that puts a North Carolina Home Inspector to the test... a grueling exercise that challenges both the novice and veteran Home Inspector alike to prove their stuff when it comes to the identification of defects, the compliance of their written reports and their knowledge of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.