Sentences with phrase «evaluation study focused»

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This study represents the initial stage of a multi-pronged evaluation of John Jay's URE program with subsequent phases focusing on quantitative comparisons.

Recent research into such disparities has focused primarily at the transplant clinic level, but disparities might be underestimated when only patients undergoing transplant evaluations are studied.

«This study suggests that the path to excellence in readmission is a result of an approach that focuses on the patient as a whole rather than on what caused them to be admitted,» said senior author and director of the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Harlan Krumholz, M.D., the Harold H. Hines, Jr..

Mitigation Paleontology A specialty focused on protecting fossils discovered during construction, including preliminary site evaluations, monitoring for fossils, and preserving them for study.

For human systems, existing studies focus on frameworks and principles of adaptation planning, but examples of implemented adaptation actions and evaluation of outcomes are scarce.

A complete lifecycle analysis for species of edible insects is lacking at this point in time [58] and should be the focus point of further studies to allow a conclusive evaluation of the sustainability of insects as a protein - rich food source.

The Wasserman laboratory focuses on the creation, evaluation and application of computational methods for the analysis of genome sequences, with international strength in the study of cis - regulatory elements regulating gene expression.

The other parts of the study will focus on experimental research to establish the impact of mindfulness on the mental resilience of teenagers as well as an evaluation of the most effective way to train teachers to deliver mindfulness classes.

We will share data from the READS evaluation studies with district stakeholders through interviews and focus groups and then use data from stakeholders to modify and enhance READS.

«Clearly, there is a great need for rigorous evaluation research, which should focus both on the impact of school discipline reforms and on their potential unintended consequences,» the authors note, emphasizing that reducing suspensions is a starting point in effective school discipline reform but that changing school culture can have «spillover» effects on teachers and peers which raise important questions for further study.

The program evaluation illustration comes from the results of a US Department of Education's National Center for Education Evaluation study of «a 93 - hour professional development program focused on deepening math content knowledevaluation illustration comes from the results of a US Department of Education's National Center for Education Evaluation study of «a 93 - hour professional development program focused on deepening math content knowledEvaluation study of «a 93 - hour professional development program focused on deepening math content knowledge.»

The RAND study focuses on three key variables that schools focused on to varying degrees — flexible pacing, student choices to personalize learning, and evaluation based on evidence of proficiency.

These observations were presented in Darling - Hammond's (1990) introduction to a special issue of Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis (EEPA) focused on case studies of California reform in K - 12 mathematics education.

Field - Focused Study of the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program (2003) presents findings from the Field - Focused Study (FFS), one of several components in the National Evaluation of the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration (CSRD) Program.

The Evaluation of the Comprehensive School Reform Program Implementation and Outcomes: Third Year Report (2008) provides third - year study findings regarding schools receiving comprehensive school reform (CSR) assistance awards in 2002, focusing on how CSR award receipt was related to subsequent changes in achievement and whether aspects of program implementation were associated with achievement gains.

Twenty sessions will focus on either peer - reviewed research, impact evaluation studies, or action research.

However, this study has a wider focus, as it discusses four areas, namely student evaluation of the primary sources, the impact on cross-curricular activities, skill development, and observations of the authentic challenges.

Setting aside the many problems and uncertainties of the mandates, a new study out this month focuses attention on how an evaluation system can be applied to grades not included in statewide testing programs.

Identifying and documenting emerging case studies focused on collaborative partnerships to implement the CCSS, teacher evaluation systems, student growth measures

TRENTON, N.J. (WTW)-- New Jersey teachers believe the current teacher evaluation system is subjective and does not help them do their jobs better, a study commissioned by two education reform groups concluded following an unprecedented series of focus groups with nearly 300 teachers.

Dr. McCann has more than 15 years of experience designing and implementing evaluation studies for federal, state, and local - level contracts with a general focus on examining factors that influence school improvement processes and practices.

Rockman et al has developed a strong reputation over its 25 year history for providing high - quality research and evaluation services to programs focused on social studies and history education, as well as arts education and arts integration.

Conducted by Policy Studies Associates (PSA), the evaluation of the first two years of the national demonstration of ExpandED Schools (the 2011 - 12 and 2012 - 13 school years) focused on the implementation of TASC's model and on strategies used by schools and community partners to scale up and institutionalize expanded learning.

REA has a strong reputation for providing evaluation services for programs focusing on social studies and history learning.

The upgraded Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model streamlines current research and validation studies — zeroing in on 23 essential teacher competencies for improved clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Active Learning in Higher Education Adult Education Quarterly American Educational Research Journal Arts and Humanities in Higher Education Assessment for Effective Intervention Autism Canadian Journal of School Psychology Communication Disorders Quarterly Community College Review Education and Urban Society Education, Citizenship and Social Justice Educational Policy Educational Administration Quarterly Educational and Psychological Measurement Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Educational Management Administration & Leadership Educational Researcher European Physical Education Review Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Gifted Child Quarterly Improving Schools International Journal of Music Education Intervention in School and Clinic Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership Journal of Disability Policy Studies Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Journal of Hispanic Higher Education Journal of Learning Disabilities Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions Journal of Early Childhood Literacy Journal of Early Childhood Research Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment Journal of Research in International Education Journal of Studies in International Education Journal of Teacher Education Journal of Transformative Education Management in Education NASSP Bulletin Psychology of Music Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin Remedial and Special Education Research Studies in Music Education Review of Educational Research Review of Research in Education School Psychology International The Journal of Special Education Theory and Research in Education Topics in Early Childhood Education Urban Education Word of Mouth

Educators in case study districts and across the state generally agree that areas of strength with teacher evaluation include the instructional framework, the conversations about instructional practice, and the focus on growth.

The CUFA Guidelines are organized by five principles, which enhance the infusion of technology into preservice education and support the continued focus on research and evaluation of social studies and technology.

Executive Summary: Evaluation of Outcomes Full Research Study: Sharpen Your Financial Focus Impact Evaluation

Her research initially focused on the identification and characterization of juvenile dilated cardiomyopathy in Portuguese water dogs and has led to several ongoing studies, including most recently the evaluation of various candidate genes for use in a therapeutic gene transfer approach to improve cardiac function in failing hearts.

This study will focus on identifying cats that are normal with respect to a variety of organ systems (i.e. heart, liver, nervous system, musculoskeletal system) by carrying out clinical evaluations by specialists in these respective areas, and then harvesting genetic samples from these cats to establish a bank of normal controls to which the genetics of cats with a variety of clinically important disease can be compared.

The focus was on the evaluation of climate events that are not observed but are possible in theory, together with studying future climate and climate model results through statistical and dynamical methods.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors

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

Handbook of Family Resilience Becvar (2013) View Abstract Explores how resilient families adapt and adjust and includes discussions related to the evaluation of a family resilience focus, a consideration of methodological issues when attempting to study family resilience, and ramifications of and approaches related to the inclusion of family resilience in clinical practice.

Behavior therapy is considered probably efficacious for childhood depression, and a number of other experimental interventions show promise but require further evaluation.12 Currently, only 2 research groups have focused on psychosocial interventions for childhood bipolar disorder.13 - 15 Hence, increased attention to creation and testing of treatments specifically targeting depression and bipolar disorder in children is needed.16 In particular, studies should focus on children's developmental needs, address comorbidity, involve family members in treatment, demonstrate treatment gains as rated by parents and clinicians rather than children themselves, and compare experimental interventions with standard care or treatment as usual (TAU) rather than no - treatment or attention control groups.12, 17,18 In addition, parental psychopathology may affect treatment adherence and response.

Houck has been principal or co-investigator of many research studies, including several focusing on affect management for early adolescents and the development and evaluation of risk prevention interventions for at - risk early adolescents.

Family Voices: Piloting a New Qualitative Measure of Family Engagement for Head Start and Early Head Start Staff and Families (PDF - 2,468 KB) Aikens, Bandel, Akers, Lyskawa, & Jerald (2014) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation & Mathematica Policy Research Focuses on the development of qualitative instruments designed to better understand family engagement in Head Start and Early Head Start; draws on pilot data collected during the 2012 - 2013 program year; and provides information about the performance of the piloted interview protocols, revisions made to instruments based on their performance, and the best methods for gathering qualitative information about family engagement experiences from families and staff in future studies.

I've previously posted about studies that have found that the laser - like focus on raising student test scores often identifies teachers who are good at doing that, but those VAM - like measures tend to short - change educators who are good at developing Social Emotional or «non-cognitive skills» (see More Evidence Showing The Dangers Of Using High - Stakes Testing For Teacher Evaluation; Another Study Shows Limitations Of Standardized Tests For Teacher Evaluations; Study Finds Teachers Whose Students Achieve High Test Scores Often Don't Do As Well With SEL Skills and SEL Weekly Update).

Specifically, the Center will study three primary focus areas: the relationship between stress, neurobiology, and genetics and drug abuse, the role of fathers in the child welfare system, and an economic evaluation of a set of child welfare costs related specifically to the placement of children in out - of - home care.

She makes it clear that the review is carried out in a research context in which the quality but not the quantity of evaluation studies is limited, measurement is typically focused on children's cognitive gains (not socio - emotional gains), and assumptions are made about the rigour of the program implementation and the adequacy of family retention in the programs.

Here are some examples of ways that these research values are being put into practice: the ongoing Educare Randomized Controlled Trial and the Doula Home Visiting Randomized Controlled Trial measure myriad health outcomes; and two studies of Educare by embedded local evaluation partners have explored the relationship of adverse childhood experiences to various childhood outcomes, with a focus on social - emotional and behavioral health.

Infant Mental Health Journal The Infant Mental Health Journal publishes peer review research articles, program description / evaluations, clinical studies, and book reviews that focus on infant social emotional development, caregiver - infant interactions, contextual and cultural influences on infant and family development

Now issued bimonthly, the INFANT MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL publishes peer - reviewed research articles, literature reviews, program descriptions / evaluations, clinical studies, and book reviews that focus on infant social - emotional development, neurobiological correlates of emotional development, caregiver - infant interactions, contextual and cultural influences on infant and family development, and all conditions that place infants and / or their families at risk for less than optimal development.

FOCUS TQRIS — Criteria - Center Based Programs (English) FOCUS TQRIS — Criteria - Center Based Programs (Español) FOCUS TQRIS - Criteria - PED Preschool Programs (PreK, Special Education and Title I) FOCUS TQRIS Presentation - Center Based Programs FOCUS TQRIS — Child Trends» Evaluation Study Overview FOCUS TQRIS — Shared Quality Improvement Framework

As a Researcher at Chapin Hall, Byers collaborates on studies that include system - focused evaluation of child welfare, pediatric primary care, and early childhood service systems.

Studies reporting evaluations of programmes without explicit reference to such foci will not be included.

Methodology and Evaluation Blended learning applying the principles of Adult Learning with a key focus of skill development through role play and case studies.

In the past 45 years, hundreds of studies focusing on PMT with children with conduct problems have appeared.10 - 12, 15 - 18 Study designs have ranged from case descriptions, single - case designs, and simple pre - to post-treatment evaluations to large - scale, randomized controlled trials with various control and alternative treatment comparison conditions.

This issue of the APBS Newsletter is focused upon reporting findings of an evaluation study of APBS networks conducted by Ashley MacSuga - Gage.