Sentences with phrase «educational management firm»

That is the finding of one of the most comprehensive evaluations of student achievement data from students enrolled in schools operated by Edison Schools Inc., the nation's largest private educational management firm.

Not exact matches

A for - profit management firm, by contrast, could not tolerate the kinds of compromises that yield dubious educational materials.

Companies such as Advantage Schools, Edison Schools, National Heritage, and a dozen or so smaller firms are seeking to actively manage entire public schools — hiring and firing; supervision, evaluation, and compensation; professional development; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; educational technology; plant management — everything.

The entry of for - profit firms into the educational management field could force the purveyors of educational support materials to provide more effective products to the entire education market.

The Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools uses «charter management organization» to refer to organizations that operate multiple public charter schools under a shared management strategy or organizations or firms with one clear educational model that covers multiple public charter schools.

It is time to remove educational «management» firms from the equation altogether.

He has been involved in many capacities in the ABA Law Practice Management Section, where he has provided educational programming and training for Section in the areas of both law firm diversity and sustainability.

LEGUS membership also can help enhance profits for the firm and individual practices through the knowledge gained from our educational programs, the information sharing between members and the management strategies shared designed to make good firms even better.

Hardee Consulting is an international specialist consultancy, set up to provide expert advice and support to professional legal service firms, educational institutions and regulators, in the areas of legal education and training, knowledge management, practice management and professional regulation and compliance.

Our clients come from all markets and industries; and thousands of international and national users at financial organizations, governmental offices, retailers, hospital systems, insurance agencies, transportation organizations, educational institutions, law firms, non-profits and legal aid organizations depend on Legal Files matter management for their successful daily operations.

This conference will offer financial educational sessions and expert speakers specifically focused on law firm financial management.

Specifically, we perform law office management assessments, one - on - one consultations, present educational programs for law firm start - up, growth and management, and provide networking opportunities.

With an educational background in law, accounting and economics, Steve consults with law firms throughout the United States on law office software as well as sophisticated practice management and document management issues.

With an educational background in management and marketing, and prior employment as a law firm real estate closer and firm administrator, Cindy consults with law firms throughout the United States and Caribbean on law office software as well as sophisticated practice management issues.

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

The firm's interior construction projects range from multi-million dollar contracts to building maintenance projects for building owners; developers; private and public corporations; property management firms; educational institutions; industrial and healthcare facilities.