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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The Comptroller General of the United States (referred to in this section as the Comptroller General) shall conduct a study addressing the effectiveness and overall impact of the following priority review voucher programs, including any such programs amended or established by this Act:

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

This scarcity of ongoing research into the effectiveness of religious television programs reflects to a large extent the costs involved in such research.

The effectiveness of the medium in touching these needs and establishing an evocative relationship between the viewer and broadcaster had led to a shaping of many of the religious programs toward this aspect of the market by cultivating a strong emphasis on and appeal to personal concerns such as well being, personal contentedness, satisfactory relationships, and physical health and healing.

In the US, the Obama administration has funded a range of initiatives that require the use of evidence - based strategies in areas such as teen pregnancy prevention, home visiting, education and workforce innovation.2, 3 In the field of home visiting, an increasing number of programs have been rigorously evaluated and have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in outcome domains such as parenting, maternal and child health, child development and school readiness, reductions in child maltreatment, and family economic self - sufficiency.4, 5,6

The study includes: an analysis of the state needs assessments that were provided in the state MIECHV applications and an effectiveness study that includes an impact analysis to measure what difference home visiting programs make for the at - risk families they serve in areas such as prenatal, maternal, and newborn health; child development; parenting; domestic violence; and referrals and service coordination.

Jayachandran said the cost effectiveness of the program compared to other approaches to reduce carbon emissions, such as subsidies for hybrid or electric vehicles in the U.S., was eye opening.

Research shows that hiring diversity managers and launching diversity task forces also increase the effectiveness of other programs, such as employee network groups that help people from underrepresented groups to feel less isolated and diversity councils that address specific issues, such as the retention and development of employees from underrepresented groups.

While more research must be done on the effectiveness of such programs, the presenters cited the importance of education in preventing radicalization in the first place.

When the effectiveness of such programs is optimized and their efficiency maximized, they can enrich the individual participants as well as the entire institution or enterprise.

Given the statute's scope, today's debate could include countless issues, such as possible changes to Title II rules on educator effectiveness, the expansion of the charter school grant program, the introduction of a private school choice initiative, reconsideration of competitive grant programs (RTTT, TIF, i3), and much more.

Last year, some 21 states and the District of Columbia opted to rank teacher - preparation programs by measures of their graduates» effectiveness in the classroom, such as their value - added scores.

We expect that the effectiveness of the program would have been greater had the materials been distributed by a well - known organization such as the College Board or ACT.

The answers to such questions are required to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies, interventions and educational programs, making the assessment of learning a vital element of every educator's work.

Though the federal rule was repealed, last year some 21 states and the District of Columbia opted to rank teacher - preparation programs by measures of their graduates» effectiveness in the classroom, such as their value - added scores.

The project team will utilize meta - analytic techniques to estimate the impact of STEM teacher professional development and novel curriculum materials on student outcomes, and analyze the relationships between program effectiveness and key moderators identified in the literature, such as duration, intensity, format, grade and disciplinary topic, and alignment with NCTM / NSTA standards.

Clark County's approach includes offering six models of blended learning, using a modular approach to program development and implementation, and leveraging technologies such as electronic textbooks and curriculum resources to alter instructional processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What's different is not imposing a new program or way of doing business on top of what you're doing, but really looking at some of the fundamental issues such as teacher effectiveness.

The truth is that proponents of common - sense curriculum reform — e.g., the notion that schools should choose textbooks and reading programs that can display some evidence of effectiveness — haven't had any levers by which to advance such reforms.

By providing educators with performance - based compensation, including robust career ladder opportunities and a range of related educator supports — such as peer - to - peer coaching and job - embedded professional development — the TIF program aims to improve student outcomes by increasing educators» effectiveness.

Federal law in postsecondary education must also be a robust source of support for local innovation, research, and implementation of strategies designed to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and include: Evidence - based preparation and professional development; Evidence - based evaluation systems that include, in part, student performance; Alternative certification programs that meet workforce needs; State and school district flexibility regarding credentials for small and / or rural schools, special education programs, English learners and specialized programs such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics; and Locally - determined compensation and teacher and principal assignment policies.

The commissioner shall survey school districts to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs.

Districts and preparation programs carefully select mentors for new principals based on mentor quality measures such as having a history of effectiveness as a principal, demonstrating strong communication and listening skills, and matching mentors and principals based on similar styles of thinking.

As such, Texas has the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of P - 12 programs based on how well they prepare students to contribute to the 21st - century workforce.

Although evaluation has traditionally been a local responsibility, federal programs have been calling for states to require evaluation systems that include specific measures of teacher effectiveness, such as student achievement data.

Read Policy Priorities for more insights about why proper training of incoming teachers provides a logical first step in helping students reap the benefits of the new standards; how the standards could affect teacher evaluations; the federal government's plans to improve the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs; and how some states, such as New Jersey, have effectively engaged all stakeholders in moving teacher preparation programs and the standards forward.

Other federal programs, such as Title II, Part A, targets the quality and effectiveness of principals and teachers.

The resulting cost - effectiveness ratios can be used to rank alternative programs in terms of efficiency such that decision - makers can determine which program will produce the greatest impact for a given investment.

Under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, states are provided with funding to develop the technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in CTE programs.46 Currently, 12.5 million high school and college students are enrolled in CTE programs.47 These programs help keep students in school; the graduation rate of CTE students is about 90 percent, 15 percentage points higher than the national average.48 However, research on their effectiveness is still in the preliminary stages.49 The best and most effective CTE programs are linked to and supported by local business or industry; provide real - world experiences or work opportunities; give students tangible outcomes such as an industry credential or college credit; and create pathways for pursuing college or career after graduation.50

For example, many voucher proponents point to other measures of voucher effectiveness, such as increased parent satisfaction.59 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a strong proponent for expanding voucher programs as a way to increase enrollment in parochial schools, wrote in a letter to Sen. Marco Rubio (R - FL) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R - IN) that «parental surveys, the number of families renewing scholarships, student graduation and matriculation, and basic accounting requirements, for example, are sufficient to assess and maintain the integrity of the program.»

CEPA research informs questions such as how to measure effectiveness, the impact of programs intended to promote teacher and leader effectiveness, the impact that effective teachers and leaders have on student outcomes, and other issues.

(a)(1) The Secretary shall measure and evaluate the impact of all programs authorized by this ACT, in order to determine their effectiveness in a achieving stated goals in general, and in relation to their cos, their impact on related programs, and their structure and mechanisms for delivery of services, including, where appropriate, comparisons with appropriate in such programs.

(d) The Civil Service Commission, after consultation with the Committee, shall, on June 30, 1974, and at the end of each subsequent fiscal year, make a complete report to the appropriate committees of the Congress with respect to the practices of and achievements in hiring, placement, and advancement of handicapped individuals by each department, agency, and instrumentality and the effectiveness of the affirmative action programs required by subsection (b) of this section, together with recommendations as to legislation which have been submitted to the Civil Service Commission under subsection (a) of this section, or other appropriate action to insure the adequacy of such practices.

describes potential improvements to the methods and metrics used to measure the effectiveness of the program participant in achieving national surface transportation goals in section 303 of title 49, United States Code, and the challenges to implementing such improvements; and

Also, Dr. Eric Klopfer, Director of the MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program as well as Director of The Education Arcade who also serves as an VTech Advisory Council Member has some assuring words to share that undermines the effectiveness of a device such as the InnoPad in the learning process of kids.

The vast majority of these groups, including the NFCC itself, are not transparent about the success rate and effectiveness of such programs.

Not later than 3 months after concluding such evaluation, the Director shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, for referral to the appropriate committees of the Congress, containing the findings of the Director regarding the effectiveness of such curriculum, such materials, and such programs and their costs.»

bluestem's effectiveness increases significantly when used in conjunction with an oral care program, such as using dental chews, dental toys, dental diets, and brushing of teeth.

Added Christ, «We're particularly pleased with the agreement as it validates the value of Travelport's global marketplace of approximately 60,000 online and offline travel agencies worldwide to an important industry leader such as Marriott, and also, underscores the effectiveness of our Complete Pricing Plus program as well as the efficiency and cost - effectiveness of Travelport's XML Pro direct connect.

Requires the President, if a determination is made that that 85 % or less of such imports have met at least one criteria, to: (1) assess the effectiveness of rebates and the international reserve allowance program in mitigating the carbon leakage in that sector by June 30, 2018, and every four years thereafter; (2) modify the rebate formula; and (3) apply or continue to apply an international reserve allowance program with respect to the imports.

Several commenters argued for expanding the reach of the health care provider definition to cover entities such as state and local public health agencies, maternity support services (provided by nutritionists, social workers, and public health nurses and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children), and those companies that conduct cost - effectiveness reviews, risk management, and benchmarking studies.

Under the rule's health oversight provision, covered entities can continue to disclose protected health information to public agencies for purposes such as analyzing the cost and quality of services provided by covered entities; evaluating the effectiveness of federal, state, and local public programs; examining trends in health insurance coverage of the population; and analyzing variations in access to health coverage among various segments of the population.

Developed and performed leadership role capacities outside of Operations title scope, as needed, such as marketing manager when determining best target criteria, sales coaching in overcoming customer objections revealed by inquiry, and technical advisor when meeting systems requirements impacting overall program quality and effectiveness.

Personal Data: SKILLS / QUALIFIERS: Proven skills in strategic and tactical sales, business development, planning, organizingOEM Design and project managementAdvanced consultative, problem solving, negotiation and decision making skillsStrong PC skills; demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software program applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows, Photoshop, word art, and InternetExcellent listening and communication skills; the ability to comprehend and clearly communicate in written, discussion and presentation formatsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of individualsExceptional skills in collaborating with clients and staff and in developing and maintaining long - term supportive relationshipsAbility to organize time effectively, priorities, meet deadlines, and move work forwardAbility to assess the effectiveness of processes and procedures and recommend improvementsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.National Account ManagerNovember 2005 to currentDirected & managed sales efforts, set objectives for retail sales force consistent with company goals and objectives, recruited and trained new support and sales staff.

A good Resume Format for the post of a music teacher should highlight qualities such as trained musician, formal music training, creativity, capacity of anticipating outcomes, organizational skills, motivational skills, assessing effectiveness of different programs, interest in learning, etc. knowhow of musical instruments and different techniques related to music should be given special emphasis.

Gift of Hope, Biddeford, ME 6/2014 to Present Community Outreach Coordinator • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with representatives of designated community • Develop and implement outreach campaigns, grassroots programs and special events to provide education on designated agenda • Create effective tracking tools and maintain databases to monitor and analyze program effectiveness • Identify, recruit and train volunteers such as donor families, recipients and healthcare professionals • Write and edit written materials and web based content in conjunction with program directions • Plan and execute events such as events, open houses and seminars • Represent organization at health fairs and other community events • Respond to interest parties» requests for information and resources • Identify and maintain relationships with donors and referral resources • Establish brand awareness through contacts, trade shows and community education programs

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The goal of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of Seeking Safety (SS) in a group format with incarcerated women who were receiving typical prison programming (e.g., educational services, substance abuse relapse prevention, work related skills, and some specialized classes focused on topics such as changing thinking patterns, anger management, or parenting skills).

This absence has the potential to impact on the effectiveness of program delivery (such as through an ICC) and on the effectiveness of whole of government coordination.

As well as being responsible for formulating, administering and monitoring the effectiveness of programs to individuals, councils and community organisations in key development areas (such as economic, employment and training, housing and environmental, social and cultural, policy co-ordination), the TSRA is the regional representative body for native title and land and sea management.