Sentences with phrase «evaluation study led»

The index ranges from 1 (poor) to 7 (excellent), and the Abbot preschool averaged 4.8 in a 2007 evaluation study led by Ellen Frede.

«This is well - documented in the decade - long role HGSE has played in this rigorous experimental evaluation study led by Dennis Barr and implemented by many HGSE alums on the research team.

Not exact matches

The slower times led researchers to believe that the 5 - second «threshold may be a useful cutoff for exploration in future studies as a criterion for having an athlete stop play pending medical evaluation for concussion.»

Current research includes: co-leading organisational case studies in Birthplace in England, a national study of birth outcomes in home, midwife led, and obstetric led units; investigating the relationship between measures of safety climate and health care quality in A and E and intrapartum care; and conducting nested process evaluations of two trials of obesity in pregnancy behavioural interventions.

Ferris, first author of the new study who led trials of the quadrivalent vaccine in 2002, says the earlier, shorter - term evaluation clearly indicated the vaccine worked.

«Complex models are needed to effectively evaluate PMed study designs, and this proof - of - concept trial validates the dog with cancer as a model for clinical evaluation of novel PMed approaches,» said Dr. Melissa Paoloni, the study's lead author and former director of the COTC.

The REACT (Randomized Evaluation of an Algorithm for Crohn's Treatment) study, led by Robarts Clinical Trials at Western University (London, Canada) provides valuable new insights for community gastroenterologists which should benefit patients.

Current standards for ultrasound evaluation of fetal growth may lead to misclassification of up to 15 percent of fetuses of minority mothers as being too small, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other institutions.

What sets the study apart from most previous evaluations is its randomized, controlled design — a relatively new approach honed by lead author Abhijit Banerjee, an economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, and his colleagues.

The study, «Informing Lake Erie Agriculture Nutrient Management Via Scenario Evaluation,» was a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan as the lead, The Nature Conservancy, Heidelberg University, LimnoTech, Texas A&M and Ohio State.

«Our findings demonstrate that people naturally assign different weights to the pluses and minuses of interventions to improve cardiovascular health,» said Erica Spatz, M.D., M.H.S., the study lead author and an assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. «I believe we need to tap into this framework when we are talking with patients about options to manage their blood pressure.

«Although we do not know the reasons for the racial and ethnic differences we saw, one explanation could be that the black and Hispanic patients had surgery when they are much heavier and sicker than the non-Hispanic white patients,» said study lead author, Karen J. Coleman, PhD, of the Kaiser Permanente Department of Research & Evaluation in Pasadena, Calif. «Our study highlights that surgery may be an important intervention tool for people earlier in their weight gain trajectory.

«We know from previous studies that handshaking positively affects people's first impressions and evaluations of others,» said U. of I. graduate student Yuta Katsumi, who led the research with U. of I. psychology professors Sanda Dolcos and Florin Dolcos.

«We're at the stage of saying, «OK, these (levels) compared to a benchmark indicate more evaluation need to be done,»» said Wesley Stone, a Geological Survey hydrologist and the study's lead author.

«As the use of PICCs has grown exponentially in vulnerable populations, caution and close evaluation of risks and benefits is warranted when using the device,» said Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, lead author of the study and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan Health System.

He studies the characteristics and genetics of hereditary syndromes and provides evaluations for genetic diagnosis and treatments for children and adults, believing that detailed phenotyping and genotyping can improve our understanding of genetic factors in disease and lead to the development of new treatments.

Based on our findings, the occurrence of cancer is much higher in adults over 75 years of age compared with the proportion of patients in this age group who enroll in clinical trials,» said lead study author Bindu Kanapuru, MD, medical officer in the Division of Hematology Products, Office of Hematology and Oncology Products in the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, who presented the results at the 59th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, held December 9 — 12 in Atlanta.

James A. Edmonds • Member, IPCC Steering Committee on «New Integrated Scenarios» (2006 - present) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «Framing Issues,» IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «Global, Regional, and National Costs and Ancillary Benefits of Mitigation,» IPCC Third Assessment Report (2001) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «Decision - Making Frameworks,» IPCC Third Assessment Report (2001) • Lead Author, Working Group III, Summary for Policy Makers, IPCC Third Assessment Report (2001) • Lead Author, Working Group II, «Energy Supply Mitigation Options,» IPCC Second Assessment Report (1996) • Lead Author, Working Group II, «Mitigation: Cross-Sectoral and Other Issues,» IPCC Second Assessment Report (1996) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «Estimating the Costs of Mitigating Greenhouse Gases,» IPCC Second Assessment Report (1996) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «A Review of Mitigation Cost Studies,» IPCC Second Assessment Report (1996) • Lead Author, Working Group III, «Integrated Assessment of Climate Change: An Overview and Comparison of Approaches and Results,» IPCC Second Assessment Report (1996) • Lead Author, IPCC Special Report, Climate Change 1994: Radiative Forcing of Climate Change and An Evaluation of the IPCC IS92 Emission Scenarios (1994) • Lead Author, IPCC Special Report, Climate Change 1992: The Supplementary Report to the IPCC Scientific Assessment (1992) • Major contributor, IPCC First Assessment Report, Working Group III, Response Strategies Working Group (1991).

Dr. Lanteri played the role of Study Coordinator for several multi-center studies including the Central Laboratory portion of the «Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS)- III» supported by the NHLBI and as one of the REDS - III investigators, she has led several REDS - III studies addressing a variety of questions on the safety of blood donations and transfusions from both the donor and the recipient points of view.

Technical coordinator of a national convention in France involving industry and universities on the same subject Since 1992: Organizer of a cycle of international conferences on «Heavy scintillators for scientific and industrial applications» First one in Chamonix, France in 1992 (200 participants), 9th one in Winston Salem (NC, USA) in 2007 (300 participants) 1994 - 2007: As Technical coordinator of the CMS electromagnetic calorimeter at the LHC Large Hadron Collider, responsible for the technical development and the mass production of 76» 000 Lead Tungstate crystals (100 tons) 1994 - 2000: Organizer of the development and mass production organization of Lutetium Aluminum perovskite crystals, in particular for PET scanner applications Since 2000: Strong involvement in the development of dedicated breast imaging camera combining several modalities for a multiparametric evaluation of breast tumors (anatomic, structural and functional) Since 2002: Feasibility study and setting - up of an international medical imaging research centre, presently being built in Marseille (Cerimed)

He led numerous studies related to the international climate change negotiations and national climate policies, for example several evaluations of countries» performances in climate change.

Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and IFM's Textbook of Functional Medicine.

The first study involved the evaluation of six different teaching assistant - led interventions, with 2,100 children in 148 schools.

Two recent experimental evaluations of the Louisiana Scholarship Program found negative effects of the program on student test scores but one study was limited to just a single year of outcome data and the second one (which I am leading) has only analyzed two years of outcome data so far.

In addition to her full schedule of classes in the International Education Policy Program (IEP), Chan interned at UNICEF, participated in a study group on educational access and quality that applied their coursework to evaluations of a teacher accreditation program in Mexico, was on IEP's advisory board, and led a number of outreach activities connecting her peers to the young students they hope to serve.

She currently leads evaluations of child welfare interventions targeting parents for the Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self - Sufficiency — Next Generation project, a digital writing and feedback intervention in New York City high schools called Drive to Write, and a smartphone application to promote father engagement that is part of the Building Bridges and Bonds study, among others.

She leads a number of studies that evaluate education programs using rigorous econometric methods, including randomized control trials, propensity score matching methods, and other quasi-experimental evaluation designs.

Some studies have found that teacher evaluations that include test scores can lead to improve student outcomes.

Findings from this large and comprehensive evaluation show that KIPP schools lead to educationally meaningful increases in student achievement, not just in basic reading and math, but in a broader set of subjects, including science and social studies.»

Still others praised the study's design but pushed back against interpretations that teacher evaluations of the sort used in the District of Columbia will lead to widespread improvements in teaching quality.

He has been the lead or co-lead author of numerous evaluations (including It's More Than Money, Catalyst for Change, and Pathway to Results, the first comprehensive, longitudinal evaluative studies of the impact of performance - based compensation on student achievement, teacher effectiveness and systems change) and articles, and provides briefings to members of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, state legislatures and departments of education, and the media.

Even well - meaning educators can have unconscious assumptions about their students» home lives, which become barriers to forming effective collaborations with parents,» said Jennifer Laird, PhD, project lead and program director in RTI's Center for Evaluation and Study of Educational Equity.

Currently, Dr. Barkowski leads the evaluation of Texas Center for Educator Excellence's human capital management initiatives and the evaluation of the National Center for Teacher Residencies» Supporting Effective Educator Development grant, and is the deputy director of the study of the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education grant.

2008 - 2009 Mixed - methods evaluation design study of the Developmental Designs professional development approach lead by Dr. David Hough, PhD, Missouri State University

Golan has also led work in Miami - Dade, the fifth - largest district in the country; there, she co-led an evaluation of an early childhood system that used case studies school and agency data.

This section presents leading research and evaluation studies and best practice reports that demonstrate the power of expanded learning programs for promoting student success and building partnerships that benefit schools and communities.

A week after IES published the evaluation, which reported the negative effects of the D.C. voucher program, the Republican - led Congress passed a bipartisan budget deal with a prohibition to the use of the experimental design evaluation method in any future federally funded studies of the D.C. voucher program.44 Instead, IES must use «an acceptable quasi-experimental research design.»

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.

The latest evaluation of frequent flyer programs comes from U.S. News & World Report, which studied the offerings of 10 leading U.S. airlines, looking at their «earning and redemption values, benefits, network coverage and award flight availability,» among other things.

This would certainly lead to arguments about the prior data, and would hardly settle the issue, but it might also, in my view, put the evaluation of new evidence on a slightly firmer basis than an assumption that we knew nothing about climate influences until the latest study was reported.

Two of the leading experts on e-discovery, Maura R. Grossman and Gordon V. Cormack, presented a 2014 peer - reviewed study on continuous active learning to the annual conference of the Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval, a part of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), «Evaluation of Machine - Learning Protocols for Technology - Assisted Review in Electronic Discovery.»

Senior specialist on biodiversity and environmental studies with vast experience on data analysis, biodiversity assessments and teaching of biometry and research design, with acknowledged background in conducting evaluations and leading and coordinating diverse professional groups and in relations with governmental and non governmental organizations, local and international.

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

Financial Services Specialist — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, and administrative personnel ensuring profitable operations Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop and manage varied financial portfolios for more than fifty clients Generate record sales of financial products through cold calling, networking, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Build and strengthen relationships with small business clients through effective client service Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Oversee business underwriting process including risk analysis, pricing, and classifications Support human resources department through benefit administration and performance evaluations Direct special projects from conception to marketplace rollout Analyze and streamline organization structure, workflow, team metrics, and client database Responsible for financial software operation and updates including Bill Pay and Payroll processing Implement training and development programs to reinforce branding and develop team skillsets Create an atmosphere of respect, professionalism, and dedication to company goals Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

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

He has led research studies and service evaluations for numerous federal and state agencies and foundations in the area of children's services.

An ambitious evaluation in 1999 of a statewide home visiting program in Hawaii failed to demonstrate any substantial improvements in either maternal or child development and health outcomes.18 Although these findings contradicted previous smaller studies and evaluations of earlier pilot programs, the comprehensiveness of this evaluation led to further examination of the evidence base for home visiting.

Participants met the DSM - III - R diagnostic criteria50 for bipolar disorder (manic, depressed, or mixed episode) in the 3 months that led to the study evaluation.

Previously, Schlecht worked on a qualitative study of Chicago's One Summer Chicago youth employment program and led the formative evaluation of the Department of Labor's Opportunity Youth Demonstration and Eevaluation of the Department of Labor's Opportunity Youth Demonstration and EvaluationEvaluation.

The Supporting Healthy Marriage study, led by MDRC, was an impact and implementation evaluation of healthy marriage education and related services for lower - income married couples with children provided by eight programs across the country.