Carry out
an effective needs assessment in order to match the client with the vehicle best suited for them
(p. 2)
An effective needs assessment helps schools determine their most critical challenges so they can identify interventions that research indicates will help them overcome those challenges.
Not exact matches
It is brutally frank
assessment of the deplorable conditions in the Indian Church and the urgent, indispensable
need for it to re-orient itself to the challenges of the day if it is to continue to be an
effective instrument for individual liberation and the ushering in of a happier tomorrow and a better society.
It gives you a tailored action plan, includes a thorough sleep and well - being
assessment and techniques for weaning from feeding to sleep, learning to self - soothe, reducig the
need to feed at night, staying asleep, etc. all combining to make overcoming frequent wakings doable, in a gentle yet
effective way (no tears!).
Local authorities must use the evidence from the statement, LDA or EHC plan to make consistent,
effective and robust
assessments of the support the young person will
need to move towards a positive outcome.
Local authorities must use the evidence from the EHC plan to make consistent,
effective and robust
assessments of the support the young person will
need to move towards a positive outcome.
Impact
assessments may not make for great sound bites or lurid tabloid headlines, but they do result in better policy, and at a time of severe cuts, there is a pressing
need to ensure all public spending is as
effective as possible.
Liver biopsy is the current gold standard for assessing liver disease, however a global rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) means there is a
need to develop fast, non-invasive and cost -
effective ways for
assessment and diagnoses.
«Among the 20 issues identified is the
need to raise awareness of biosecurity across Europe and the implementation of European - wide legislation for this; the dedication of resources for the long - term management of invasive species; the development of new technology to detect new invasives, and early warning systems to alert EU states to their spread; new European - wide risk
assessment methods; emergency powers to eradicate alien species once they become established; and
effective communications to raise awareness of invasive species, so the public will know what to look for and how to report it.»
But the good news is that any school can adopt the elements
needed for a top - quality science program — sufficient instructional time for well - trained teachers to implement a strong curriculum with
effective assessments — if it allocates the necessary time, money, and effort.
The varied nature of autism means that it is impossible for any one treatment to be
effective and it is important to take an informed, holistic and personalised view based on
assessment of each individual's
needs.
This module introduces the basic skills
needed for client intake, observation and
assessment, as well as practical,
effective tools for addressing specific aspects of the body, mind and spirit.
To be
effective for managing chronic pain, the strategy
needs to involve the physical body, physiology, mental
assessment, emotional response and overall outlook on life.
I think we
need to be clear what we mean by personalized learning - to me it means that students get what they
need when they
need it and
effective formative
assessment can help both teachers and students do that...
As such, a single examination provides an
effective assessment of the broad range of knowledge, skills and concepts
needed to thrive and succeed in the 21st century».
That's why we
need an education agenda that strategically recruits, retains, and rewards the most
effective teachers and principals; that builds incredibly high standards; that develops rigorous and useful
assessments to measure progress against those standards; that builds data systems that allow teachers, principals, students, and parents to quickly and conveniently access those data for everyday use; and that focuses on dramatic intervention within our country's lowest - performing schools.
Judy Willis, suggesting that
effective assessment is built on students» strengths and interests, offers five forms of
assessment that will help students retain content rather than forgetting material they no longer
need.
Effective assessments give students feedback on how well they understand the information and on what they
need to improve, while helping teachers better design instruction.
She says teachers and students
need to be clear on a long list of
assessment criteria — from extending the student's knowledge to demonstrating analytical, logical, and creative thinking to
effective background research and evidence of initiative.
The Committee is currently inviting written submissions addressing the following topics: - The purpose of primary
assessment and how well the current system meets this - The advantages and disadvantages of assessing pupils at primary school - How the most recent reforms have affected teaching and learning - Logistics and delivery of the SATs - Training and support
needed for teachers and senior leaders to design and implement
effective assessment systems - Next steps following the most recent reforms to primary
assessment
Effective eLearning
assessment is essential for everything from delivering formal compliance requirements to deciding how courses
need to be improved.
Although to be an
effective teacher it often feels like you
need to be one of those Hindu gods with a dozen arms, I believe that educators do
need to hold standards and objectives in one hand and formative
assessments in the other.
For example, surveys or online training
assessments reveal that your employees
need a little help with
effective communication and persuasion skills.
Proposed changes to improve teaching practices, including implementation of content - rich curriculum and
effective use of
assessment data, and proposed changes to professional development are central to our effort to ensure every child in Head Start receives high quality early learning experiences that will build the skills they
need to succeed in school and beyond.
He explored the use of best - evidence synthesis for identifying what works in education, the
need for all teachers to develop their use of formative
assessment, and key components of
effective professional development for teachers.
A solid
assessment will provide the reliable, valid data and rich insights you
need for an
effective reading practice strategy.
To do this work thoughtfully, teachers
need a collection of
effective assessment techniques that will integrate seamlessly into their everyday instructional practice.
Provide instructional leadership that enhances articulation regarding curriculum alignment with standards, the development and implementation of common
assessments, and the use of
effective instructional strategies that will most appropriately meet the
needs of students.
High schools are seeking to build systems that ensure success for every student; this is being further emphasized by the Obama administration, which has identified the following four Race to the Top priority areas in the Race to the Top Executive Summary (2009): «adopting standards and
assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; cultivating
effective teachers and principals, especially where they are
needed most; and turning around struggling schools» (p. 1).
The new system would enable the state to measure a full range of college - and career - ready knowledge and skills, shift toward personalized learning, and use meaningful student
assessments to ensure
effective academic support for students who
need it.
It is clear that the ability to use written language to communicate with others — and the corresponding
need for
effective writing instruction and
assessment — is more relevant than ever.
This commentary explores two aspects mentioned in the article,
assessment and the role of collaboration, and argues that they
need greater critical consideration if the implementation of problem - based learning is to be
effective.
But for a formative
assessment system to be
effective, teachers must continually check students» learning and be willing to modify instruction to meet the student
needs identified by the data.
In order for parents to be the most
effective advocates they can be, they
need to become «
assessment literate» by understanding just what is student
assessment, in its many forms, and how it helps support a student's learning and, ultimately, success.
In addition, the
assessment procedures and format would
need to be demonstrably
effective for capturing students» actual capacity relative to the standard.
Courses examine
effective practices in reading and writing, including reading and writing across the curriculum, successful approaches to literacy
assessment, intervention strategies, and designs for differentiating instruction that address the
needs of all learners.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/test.myths.reality.htm Big Ideas in Beginning Reading Types of Reading
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Assessments An
effective, comprehensive reading program includes reading
assessments for four purposes: • Screening - Designed as a first step in identifying children who may be at high risk for delayed development or academic failure and in need of further diagnosis of their need for special services or additional reading i
assessments for four purposes: • Screening - Designed as a first step in identifying children who may be at high risk for delayed development or academic failure and in
need of further diagnosis of their
need for special services or additional reading instruction.
In addition to important source documents, documentation and demonstration of
effective, consistent, professional learning regarding
assessment — from pre-service to induction to accomplished practice — are
needed.
And so, a major fear with this second Report (and, in general) is that districts or schools might simply pick one or more actions from its menu of school improvement clusters... without linking them to the results of a systematic and
effective needs and root cause
assessment, resource and capacity analysis, and strategic planning process.
An
effective assessment of what learners do and don't know will also help course designers ensure that future learning activities address the changing
needs and objectives of learners.
Teachers
need a broad repertoire of strategies to create positive classroom environments, design lessons, develop
effective assessments, diagnose gaps in understanding, and personalize instruction to meet each child's learning
needs.
Nobody would disagree that young people
need to master the basics before leaving primary school and nobody would disagree that it is essential for every school to have
effective and robust
assessment systems in order to make secure judgements about these outcomes.
The availability of positive behavioral intervention and support systems that result in positive school and classroom climates and high levels of school safety; students with
effective interpersonal, problem - solving, and conflict resolution skills; and staff with the skills to complete functional
assessments and implement strategic and intensive interventions for students with pivotal social - emotional / behavioral
needs.
When
effective, authentic
assessments not only provide significant prompts to engage learners in the experience, they also help to equip learners with the skills they
need to transfer their knowledge to the workplace or community where it is most applicable.
For example, understanding the five learning systems promotes
effective, ongoing
assessment of youngsters» basic human
needs to belong, to know, to do, to reflect, and to be one's self.
Effective self -
assessment involves students comparing their work to clear standards and generating feedback for themselves about where they
need to make improvements.
All staff members should have input into this
needs assessment to ensure the staff development plan is focused and
effective.
Effective use of data from multiple
assessment measures allows teachers to make good decisions about what they are teaching their students so that they don't necessarily teach students what they already know, but they really focus on the things they don't know, and identify, especially with struggling students, students who are not accessing grade level content well, helping teachers identify where those gaps or holes are in their
needs.
Technical assistance is provided to teams around the structure of successful School Responder Model initiatives, building the necessary collaborative team, identification of youth in
need through screening and
assessment, processes to develop enduring systems of referral to
effective services, and data collection and analysis.
They deserve high - quality PD on
effective practices,
assessments that provide actionable data on student
needs, and a school culture that fosters collaboration and continuous learning.