Sentences with phrase «effective improvements identified»

Through cost - effective improvements identified for the construction of the St. Lawrence County Jail in Canton, the building and its systems reduced its energy consumption, decreased demands on the power system and increase occupant comfort.

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Identifying core components of interventions found to be effective and understanding what it takes to implement those components with fidelity to the program model is critical to successful replication and scale - up of effective programs and practices in different community contexts and populations.7 There is growing recognition in the early childhood field of the importance of effective implementation and the need for implementation research that can guide adoption, initial implementation, and ongoing improvement of early childhood interventions.8, 9,10 The promise of implementation research and using data to drive program management is compelling because it offers a potential solution to the problem of persistent gaps in outcomes between at - risk children and their more well - off peers.

The four stages, which together help health care professionals to identify issues and create more effective solutions in a timely manner are: 1) contextual inquiry: understanding the way things currently work and seeing the nuances others have missed by immersion in the work; 2) problem definition: reexamining what the organization should be solving for in a way that avoids incremental improvement to a current process; 3) divergence: exploring alternatives to initial solutions; and 4) rapid validation: testing critical assumptions and proposed solutions quickly at low cost.

NEHRP addresses this mission through the development of effective practices and policies for earthquake loss reduction, improvement of techniques for identifying and reducing earthquake vulnerabilities and implementation of research to improve the understanding of earthquakes and their effects.

Pulling a report that can identify how many efficiency improvements you were able to complete vs breakdown repairs can paint a pretty effective picture, and help set the stage to for some new equipment or other capital expenditures.

The Australian Council for Educational Research, in its publication, Partnering for School Improvement, has identified a number of schools that have established effective partnerships that have led to improved student outcomes.

It identifies how the most effective leaders and schools are creating self - improving schools that generate sustainable, long - term improvements for staff and students.

This document compiles all ten sets of questions from the Deep Dives into CCSSO's Principles of Effective School Improvement Systems to help state education agency leaders and other stakeholders make practical use of the questions as they work to identify who will do what by when in their school improvement implementation and planningImprovement Systems to help state education agency leaders and other stakeholders make practical use of the questions as they work to identify who will do what by when in their school improvement implementation and planningimprovement implementation and planning processes.

Participating LEAs can use this tool to identify turnover trends and shortage areas; examine which schools lack access to effective teachers; determine where to direct more intentional recruitment resources; and study the degree to which professional learning experiences are tied to improvements in effectiveness.

Staff development is guided by our school improvement plan which targets identified needs in reading, math, science and effective communication.

To secure the dramatic improvements we need, we must have accurate, objective data on student achievement and a commitment to identify and share effective educational practices.

Lisa added that though opinions vary on how accurately these tests measure student achievement, they can be effective tools for identifying areas for instructor improvement.

Getting to a place where teacher leaders — and «regular» teachers — agreed to have their instruction observed, to debrief, and to focus on identified areas for discussion and improvement is central to building and sustaining a shared vision of effective instruction and for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The implementation of a valid, reliable and fair system to identify exemplary principals would be of substantial assistance in selecting leaders and placing highly effective principals in those settings most in need of renewal and improvement.

Improvements to how schools evaluate educators» effectiveness include assessing students in subject other than math and language arts to identify effective teachers in those non-standards areas.

In using ARRA funds, states and school divisions must advance core reforms identified in the legislation, including: implementation of college - and career - ready standards and assessments for all students; establishment of preschool to postsecondary and career longitudinal data systems; improvement in teacher quality — especially for students most at risk of academic failure; and improvement of low - performing schools through effective interventions.

Efforts to continuously improve teaching quality will not only affect the greatest number of students, but such efforts also hold promise for redirecting teacher evaluation away from «identify and punish» tactics toward collaborative studies of improvement grounded in evidence of student learning, thus revitalizing schools as effective learning organizations.

But student test scores alone aren't a sensitive enough measure to gauge effective teaching, nor are they diagnostic enough to identify areas of improvement.

The reports notes that effective practices being used at colleges with strong transfer student outcomes include the use of data to monitor transfer student outcomes, build urgency among faculty and staff for improving transfer student success, and identify areas of improvement in existing transfer practice.

They note the value in collaborating with other network members and using improvement science to identify and test effective strategies that can be spread with confidence.

The Office of School Improvement has developed materials to help schools prepare for the journey of school improvement, identify components of an effective improvement process, and provide strategies to help sustain improvemeImprovement has developed materials to help schools prepare for the journey of school improvement, identify components of an effective improvement process, and provide strategies to help sustain improvemeimprovement, identify components of an effective improvement process, and provide strategies to help sustain improvemeimprovement process, and provide strategies to help sustain improvementimprovement efforts.

The passage of the No Child Left Behind Act — with its emphasis on accountability for results, increased flexibility and options for schools and parents, and «doing what works» — creates new opportunities and a strong impetus to identify, select, and implement effective school improvement strategies.

«This is difficult work and CEC believes strongly in a partnership model where the school and CEC work closely to identify and implement the effective strategies that will support the school's improvement,» Osta adds.

It also has not supported states as they create teacher evaluation systems that use multiple measures to identify highly effective teachers and support the instructional improvement of all teachers.

Louis (1989), drawing upon a large - scale survey and case studies of effective schools initiatives in urban secondary schools (Louis and Miles, 1990) identified four district - level approaches to school improvement varying in terms of the uniformity of process and outcomes intended: implementation strategy; evolutionary planning; goal - based accountability; and professional investment.

Any effective system is best served by knowing when an important juncture presents itself and identifying, at that precise moment, the changes necessary to travel down the road of continuous improvement.

To our new secretary of education, and to all those who play a role in shaping the nation's priorities for school improvement, we offer a pair of suggestions: You should identify and call attention to effective, school - based approaches to social - emotional and character development, and you should advocate for structures, supports, and incentives that will allow such high - quality approaches to be implemented at scale.

This guidance shares work zone safety related data analysis methods that are effective in identifying safety improvement strategies and developing work zone crash reduction programs and analysis techniques.

Skilled in supply chain management with demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and improvement initiatives, identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to streamline operations.

Skilled in materials management and inventory reconciliation with demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives, identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to streamline operations.

Demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives, identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to streamline operations.

• Qualified to direct all operational aspects with special focus on client services, administration and human resources • Hands - on experience in assessing local markets to determine market conditions and identify present and future sales opportunities • Specialized courses in developing forecasts, business plans and financial objectives to keep business atop of the competition • Particularly effective in proposing corrective actions by actively locating areas of improvement

• Identified and escalated awareness and areas for improvement by leveraging new processes and technology in inventory management • Continuously maintained inventory integrity between the years 2010 and 2015, without a single untoward incident • Deciphered routing and legal load limits of delivery trucks in accordance with state weight limits • Directed movement of shipments from delivery pallets to storage areas and ensured that no damage or loss ensues • Controlled inventory levels by conducting physical counts • Created records of inventory and stock within the warehouse • Maintained effective professional relationships with vendors and suppliers

Business - oriented Cyber Professional with military discipline, hands - on experience and championing process improvements, cost reductions, identifying the most cost - effective - value - added Cyber solutions while delivering service beyond expectations.

Coordinated with the Continuous Improvement and Design Department to reduce labor expense by 22 % Review financial statements, sales and activity reports Adjust projection data to measure productivity and manage expenses Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign specific duties per leadership skills Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures Determine staffing requirements such as interviews, hiring, and training new employees Plan, direct, and coordinate activities such as sales promotions across multiple departments to exceed sales goals Coach and provide real time feedback to employees to assist with development and expectations Research and analyze process breakdowns and coordinate with appropriate employees to identify and solve problems Writes and administers effective documentation.

IT Project Manager — Professional Highlights Serve multinational corporations in a variety of technology based strategic planning and administration roles Offer expertise as a consultant, programmer, engineer, business analyst, and database administrator Lead technology projects for NASA, U.S. Customs, American Express, and General Electric Design and implement reporting, customer service, marketing, sales, and financial management software Responsible for network and database design, administration, and security Oversee enterprise - wide hardware and software upgrades resulting in increased efficiency Minimize operational and manpower costs through effective technology solutions Serve as forecast budget analyst for Joint Project Management Operations at Kennedy Space Center Develop reporting application tool using crystal reports engine on CD throughout Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Station resulting in $ 500,000 savings on user licensing fees Create detailed project plan with well - defined tasks, milestones, client sign - offs, test cycles, and specifications which served to communicate project progress to management Develop visual basic application for financial banking Institution using crystal reports to reduce the company's response time resulting in initial reporting from 2 - 3 hours to just 45 seconds Oversee multimillion - dollar software implementation for Miami Air from a consultancy level Upgrade Great Plains software platform and administered security access for Miami internal databases Write over 200 SQL stored procedures from access databases for financial institutions Compose business correspondence and prepared statistical spreadsheet analysis for Kennedy Space Center Recognized by colleagues and superiors for outstanding job performance, reliability, and efficiency Conduct surveys of operations to assess needs and identify high priority improvements Complete major product releases meeting very aggressive schedules and budgets Serve as a member of the International Cyber Threat Task Force Utilize fluencies in English, Portuguese, Arabic, French, and German to communicate with a diverse clientele Continually study emerging technologies and industry best practices Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all daily operations in each zone of Ford's Trim and Chassis Departments Oversaw manufacturing processes, 120 employee team, and final product quality Served on company Continuous Progress Improvement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiImprovement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiimprovement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiimprovement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and positive manner

• 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

Dr. Connell feels strongly that the most effective intervention begins with a comprehensive evaluation that identifies strengths, as well as areas for potential improvement.»

To our new secretary of education, and to all those who play a role in shaping the nation's priorities for school improvement, we offer a pair of suggestions: You should identify and call attention to effective, school - based approaches to social - emotional and character development, and you should advocate for structures, supports, and incentives that will allow such high - quality approaches to be implemented at scale.