Sentences with phrase «develop models of good practice»

We participated in the steering group of the Family Rights Group Fathers Matter 2 project — which aimed to gather evidence on how social care agencies engage with dads, and develop models of good practice (for more details click here).

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In late July 2013, the industry group Committee for the Establishment of the Digital Asset Transfer Authority began to form to set best practices and standards, to work with regulators and policymakers to adapt existing currency requirements to digital currency technology and business models and develop risk management standards.

Think - tank Activities SOAAN will progress in stepwise fashion in order to develop the outputs mentioned above: Step 1) Review existing science and actions: An overview or survey of the existing science on the topic, including a discussion of the limitations of scope, empirical data, and their reliability and applicability to the organic sector's understanding of best practice; Step 2) Actors engagements: Identification in both public and private sectors of the institutions and individuals active on the topic and their respective roles and networks, so that SOAAN and the organic sector then moves to engage them, along with think tanking activities; Step 3) Think tank: Development of the model, the strategy and promotional / advocacy tools through think tank efforts including piloting cases to gain experience and showcase practicability; Step 4) Synthesis: Publication of the results, tools and recommendations.

Midwives have the knowledge, training and experience to support physiologic birth and have developed care models and practices around providing information, reducing stress, building confidence, allowing nature to take its time, and promoting healthy biologic processes and innate hormonal systems that this report shows are essential elements in the health and well - being of mothers and babies and families.

The second part of the workshop walked participants through the NY State Model Solar Ordinance and review strategies and best practices for developing a clear, comprehensive, and enforceable solar regulatory framework.

Members of this Working Group aim to steer the development of research on RD in developing countries, by transferring and sharing scientific expertise, models and best practices as well as by seeking contacts with Universities, scientific associations, institutions and patient organizations.

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission is developing a new, customized, best practice model for disability employment that could be replicated by vocational rehabilitation agencies and community rehabilitation providers across the country with the goal of increasing employment, reducing reliance on public benefits, and promoting self - sufficiency through earnings and preventative health benefits.

A cross-disciplinary approach to the generation of new knowledge and the development of new knowledge - based solutions are logical consequences of the Aalborg PBL Model and of AAU's sound and well - developed practices in relation to external cooperation.

«At the same time, there is a strong evidence - base indicating that the use of dramatic enquiry — a drama - based practice where the teacher and pupils work in roles within a fiction to explore a story in a particular setting with developing characters — as well as the creation of a «community of writers», where the teacher writes alongside the children as a role model, can make the process of writing more meaningful for children.»

The coach would signpost models of good practice and then work with the coachee to analyze that practice based in one context to extend their thinking and develop new practice fit for their own context.

The programme's industry - informed framework is designed to help teachers adopt best - practice models of digital pedagogy and to exploit the power of digital technologies to enhance learning and develop higher levels of digital skills.

Surveys from district staff indicate a need for exemplary models of how to analyze student data to determine which practices work best for which students, adapt instructional practices to meet students» individual needs, and develop curriculum - embedded formative assessments.

Although every school system has its own set of unique challenges, several challenges are universal and, therefore, would be good candidates for competitive programs: developing new models of teacher preparation; developing new forms of in - service training for teachers which actually improve student outcomes; spreading effective charter school practices; and closing the achievement gap.

Each supporting agency has a well developed website that provides links to research and descriptions of best practices in schools using their model.

Based on model legislation developed out of best practices from around the country, Mississippi has a rigorous and accountable process to ensure that only the highest quality charter schools will be authorized.

If we really want to improve teaching, we should look to develop such models of effective evaluation rather than pursuing problematic schemes that mis - measure teachers, create disincentives for teaching high - need students, offer no useful feedback on how to improve teaching practice and risk driving some of the best educators out of the profession.

These grants will (1) allow eligible entities to expand and develop innovative practices that can serve as models of best practices, (2) allow eligible entities to work in partnership with the private sector and the philanthropic community, and (3) identify and document best practices that can be shared and taken to scale based on demonstrated success.

Based on model legislation developed out of best practices from around the country, this law creates a rigorous and accountable process to ensure that only the highest quality charter schools will be authorized.

These roles may include, for example: team leader, who takes responsibility for team and student growth; reach teacher, who takes responsibility for larger - than - average student loads with the help of paraprofessionals; master educator, who develops and leads professional development and learning; peer evaluator, an accomplished educator who coaches other teachers, assesses teachers» effectiveness, and helps his or her colleagues improve their skills; and demonstration teacher, who models excellent teaching for teachers in training.11 According to the Aspen Institute and Leading Educators — a nonprofit organization that partners with schools and districts to promote teacher leadership — teacher leaders can model best practices, observe and coach other teachers, lead teacher teams, and participate in the selection and induction of new teachers.12

In this essential new book, best - selling author and researcher Robert J. Marzano and teacher - effectiveness expert Michael D. Toth lay out a framework for the «next generation» of teacher evaluation: a model focused primarily on helping educators develop and improve their practice.

Displacing the sloganistic uses of the term «instructional leadership» with the more precise leadership practices specified by well - developed leadership models is much to be desired.

The board shall develop procedures and guidelines for revocation and renewal of a school's charter; provided, however, that a charter for a Horace Mann charter school shall not be renewed by the board without a majority vote of the school committee and local collective bargaining unit in the district where said charter school is located; provided, however, that a commonwealth charter shall not be renewed unless the board of trustees of the charter school has documented in a manner approved by the board that said commonwealth charter school has provided models for replication and best practices to the commissioner and to other public schools in the district where the charter school is located.

Participants will learn best practices on how implementation of the Academy model supports school counselors in developing highly effective programs, services and interventions for all students.

We encourage industry, interested governments as well as relevant stakeholders with the support of the UN system, as appropriate, to develop models for best practice and facilitate action for the integration of sustainability reporting, taking into account the experiences of already existing frameworks, and paying particular attention to the needs of developing countries, including for capacity building.

Recommendation 3: The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada provide leadership and invest resources in collaborating with provincial and territorial governments in order to develop and make available research on best practices and implementation procedures for mega-trials and for alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system model, including restorative justice programs, integrated service models, «shadow courts» and therapeutic courts.

The Missouri system of evaluation was developed after the committee studied model rules and best practices from the American Bar Association and more than 20 judicial performance evaluation systems in the nation.

A set of best practice standards emerges from the study data that can be used to both improve existing materials and to develop new models and resources.

The kit, which was developed to help meet the Mayor's target of cutting CO2 emissions in the City by 60 % by 2025, outlines model agreements and best practice guidelines for owners and occupiers to agree carbon, energy, waste and water reduction strategies.

• Direct and control clients» order processing and fulfillment and field inquiries by employing discretion • Provide product training to clients through presentations and modeling • Discuss technical aspects of each product and ensure that clients are at par with instructions provided to them • Provide advice to clients by communicating courteously through telephone, email and in person • Investigate and resolve clients» problems in a bid to ensure retainer - ship and repeat business opportunities • Develop and implement feedback and complaints procedures as part of client outreach programs • Train staff members to deliver a high level of client services and provide them with assistance in understanding the company's products and services • Keep abreast of industry trends and developments and ensure that improvements are applied by employing best practices

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Five years of functional experience in conceptualizing and creating development and operational architectural models • Adept at developing complex and critical architectural routines • In depth knowledge of implementing process improvement plans keeping in mind best practices • Working knowledge of coordinating architectural designs with other engineering disciplines • Proficient user of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and ExcOF QUALIFICATIONS • Five years of functional experience in conceptualizing and creating development and operational architectural models • Adept at developing complex and critical architectural routines • In depth knowledge of implementing process improvement plans keeping in mind best practices • Working knowledge of coordinating architectural designs with other engineering disciplines • Proficient user of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and Excof functional experience in conceptualizing and creating development and operational architectural models • Adept at developing complex and critical architectural routines • In depth knowledge of implementing process improvement plans keeping in mind best practices • Working knowledge of coordinating architectural designs with other engineering disciplines • Proficient user of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and Excof implementing process improvement plans keeping in mind best practices • Working knowledge of coordinating architectural designs with other engineering disciplines • Proficient user of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and Excof coordinating architectural designs with other engineering disciplines • Proficient user of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and Excof Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Maxwell, Word, and Excel

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Generate sales in excess of $ 75 million through effective networking, marketing, and other sales tactics Design and implement comprehensive business development plans, marketing initiatives, and business models Recognized and promoted for excellence in management, staff development, and sales Cut company expenses by 16 % while increasing revenues through effective management decisions Train and direct large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to sales best practices 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 comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, partners, peers, and community leaders Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Enforce corporate compliance with all applicable regulatory authorities and bodies of law Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Managed office operations and work flow, office staff, recruitment, and performance Management and training or development of specialty practice Enabled excellent customer service in a medical institution and made sure that all patients are well attended Provided support and performed regular QA reviews for client intake, registration and scheduling functions Provide required leadership, support and direction for office initiatives and special projects Built financial model for new business unit Developed and enforced new policies Reduced and controlled expenses by creating kanban, managed overtime and temp labor.

• Managed talent acquisition programs for multi-billion dollar companies across the United States • Clients included Yahoo!, Microsoft, Tumbleweed Communications, BEA, & Aderactive • Responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive recruitment and training programs • Trained and led staffing team consisting of recruiters, sourcers, coordinators, and schedulers • Offered guidance in recruitment, interview, negotiation, and training best practices • Developed execution plans offering metrics, hiring goals, and improvement strategies • Evaluated company staffing model, identified needs, and recommended remedial measures • Interacted with company CEO's, Presidents, and other members of senior leadership • Partnered with HR, Development, and other company departments to best meet company goals • Significantly cut personnel costs and turnover rate through recruitment of career employees • Recruited, interviewed, screened, and filled positions from entry level to senior leadership • Negotiated and finalized compensation packages and job descriptions • Managed complex personnel issues during company acquisitions and mergers • Responsible for ensuring that recruitment procedures empowered underrepresented groups • Authored reports detailing cost per hire, turnover ratios, and retention statistics • Utilized online and in - person recruitment tools and methods to attract best possible candidates • Developed working knowledge of varied professional fields to best fill positions • Built strong, long - term relationships with industry leaders across multiple professions • Cultivated sourcing pool for technology, sales, marketing, and other professional skill sets • Maintain strong ties to leading colleges and universities for recruitment purposes • Performed all duties in professional, efficient, and effective manner

Blending best practices from early childhood special education and applied behavior analysis (ABA), the DATA Model is rooted in evidence - based practice (developed under grant as «Project DATA») and based on 20 years of testing and refinement.

Nevertheless, the process of separate government responses and initiatives can yield best practice models which may, by way of a «bottom up» effect, develop into national legislation.

Whilst some of the new announcements do support this approach, there is still limited research and evidence to suggest that the current best practice models developed in mainstream environments are working well for those who suffer the highest suicide rates in the country.

[79] Part of the Government's commitment is an initiative to explore with aboriginal people the possible establishment of government resource centres to assist aboriginal people with developing models of governance, providing guidance on community consensus building and dispute resolution, and serving as a resource on best practices.

The Taskforce will take existing models of good practice for reporting abusive content on individual networks and develop a set of commitments for the industry to sign up to, to collectively tackle the issue.

The PRIDE Model of Practice is based on five essential competency categories for foster / adoptive parents, developed from a comprehensive national analysis of the roles of foster and adoptive parents and grouped into the following five categories: (1) Protecting and nurturing children (safety child welfare outcome); (2) Meeting children's developmental needs and addressing developmental delays (well - being child welfare outcome); (3) Supporting relationships between children and their families (permanency child welfare outcome); (4) Connecting children to safe, nurturing relationships intended to last a lifetime (permanency child welfare outcome); and (5) Working as a member of a professional team (essential to achieve the above four categories).

Developed by highly respected creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2 — 5 years of age, the TPOT ™ is an in - depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practices related to universal, targeted, and individualized supports.

As Internet use rises in developing countries, international Internet governance organizations face a key challenge in shaping the emerging models of best practice.

United Way of the Greater Seacoast pioneered the State Early Learning Alliance (SELA), developing it as a new shared services model for area early childhood programs to strengthen business practices and enhance program quality in order to give children a better start.