Sentences with phrase «issue of ability grouping»

The issue of ability grouping is considered and research supporting within class grouping is cited.

Not exact matches

A nationwide assortment of state cybersecurity regulations «raises the issue of whether such regulations violate the U.S. Constitution's «dormant» Commerce Clause, which restricts states» ability to discriminate against or unduly burden interstate commerce,» write Matthew A. Schwartz and Corey Omer for the Clearing House, a banking and payments trade group.

And then comes: the taboo subjects; talking about people as if they are not there (or as if they are an «issue», not a person); assuming everyone (who counts) is of a certain race, ability, class, language, sexuality or gender; various non-biblical behavioural rules; the targeted enforcement of church rules (whether «biblical» or not) on particular groups; and the general reluctance to see things from another's perspective (even if this is a skill that churchgoers use all day, every day, outside thw church).

Also, as far as groups not having voting rights, all children will eventually become adults, and WILL be able to vote, and the ability of felons to vote varies from state to state, and that issue is far from settled at that.

This seemingly unlikely ability of faith groups to be ahead of the curve on these issues was noticed by journalists at the time of our initial actions.

Grey - Owens told Gay City News at that time that transgender advocates were already in discussions about forming a trans - focused advocacy group — with the ability to make political donations — to ensure that GENDA and other issues of specific concern to their community would be prioritized by Democratic legislators in Albany.

«The most important [issue is] the removal of restrictions on the use of nonhuman primates and the ability to reuse animals,» said Simon Festing, chief executive of Understanding Animal Research, a British advocacy group promoting the need for humane animal research.

Though hardly the final word on such a hot - button issue, the new study helps clarify the academic effects of ability grouping and acceleration.

When the researchers interviewed a group of health care providers, they found that the primary care providers and pediatricians were less confident than the child and adolescent psychiatrists in their ability to tell whether irritability in young patients was normal or could be linked to a deeper mental health issues.

Writing in a linked Comment, Dr Alexander C McFarlane, University of Adelaide, Australia, notes that «a potential confounding issue with this study design is the fact that by filling in the self - report measures, both groups had the opportunity to reflect on their obvious levels of symptomatic distress... which might have minimised the ability to find differences between groups.»

Last month I suggested that grouping New York City schoolchildren by age rather than ability would address two issues that stymie the NYC Department of Education: strict birthday cut - offs that ignore readiness and the perennial shortage of Gifted and Talented seats.

In an essay titled The Tracking and Ability Grouping Debate, published in July 1998, Tom Loveless delineates the issues surrounding the question of tracking.

Position Statement on Ability Grouping The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) offers their position on the issue.

Special education teachers typically do the following: • Assess students skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student • Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each students abilities • Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one - on - one • Implement IEPs, assess students» performance, and track their progress • Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students» progress and goals • Discuss students» progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators • Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities • Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation Special education teachers in public schools are required to have at least a bachelor's degree and a state - issued certification or license Most states require a degree specifically in special education.

I feel sure that each student left the discussion I facilitated more confident in his or her ability to express ideas in a group, respectfully challenge opinions, and use history as context for the issues of the modern day.

1 «Retirement Certainty» specifically refers to the AXA Fixed Account available through a group fixed annuity issued by and backed by the claims - paying ability of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (AXA Equitable).

It brought back the same cramped control issues I had with the portable version of Smash Bros., but the ability to use a 3DS with the Wii U game is a welcome solution to the all - too - common problem of not having enough controllers for your group of friends.

Many of the issues affecting organizations» ability to successfully implement KM plans have to do with confusion about the myriad of potential initiatives that are often grouped together under the term.

We believe that a group of proven professionals with deep, big - firm experience, an ability to simply communicate complex issues, and a focus on the things that really matter enhances the value we provide our clients.

Another nice feature of Voxgov is the ability to compare how any two parties, groups or people dealt with an issue over a specified timeframe.

Sometimes a general practice consists of several attorneys or practice groups, whose combined expertise gives the firm the ability to tackle a variety of legal issues.

Mark has been described by the Group Head of Legal for a major UK Plc as «' best in class» in his area... His ability to quickly review and digest a large amount of data, distil it to the key issues and construe a winning legal argument is priceless and second to none.»

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • Deep understanding of contemporary medical care interventions • Compliance to hospital sanitation and hygiene clinic requirements • Well versed in dealing with patients from diverse and varied cultural groups effectively • Skilled in general ambulatory care • Substantial knowledge of family planning and women's health issues • Trained in patient case filing and management • Demonstrated ability to develop excellent patient care plans in collaboration with consulting physicians • Genuine compassion with ability to communicate effectively with patients • Proficient in MS office suite programs and handling of electronic patient data bases • Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and EngliOF QUALIFICATIONS • Deep understanding of contemporary medical care interventions • Compliance to hospital sanitation and hygiene clinic requirements • Well versed in dealing with patients from diverse and varied cultural groups effectively • Skilled in general ambulatory care • Substantial knowledge of family planning and women's health issues • Trained in patient case filing and management • Demonstrated ability to develop excellent patient care plans in collaboration with consulting physicians • Genuine compassion with ability to communicate effectively with patients • Proficient in MS office suite programs and handling of electronic patient data bases • Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and Engliof contemporary medical care interventions • Compliance to hospital sanitation and hygiene clinic requirements • Well versed in dealing with patients from diverse and varied cultural groups effectively • Skilled in general ambulatory care • Substantial knowledge of family planning and women's health issues • Trained in patient case filing and management • Demonstrated ability to develop excellent patient care plans in collaboration with consulting physicians • Genuine compassion with ability to communicate effectively with patients • Proficient in MS office suite programs and handling of electronic patient data bases • Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and Engliof family planning and women's health issues • Trained in patient case filing and management • Demonstrated ability to develop excellent patient care plans in collaboration with consulting physicians • Genuine compassion with ability to communicate effectively with patients • Proficient in MS office suite programs and handling of electronic patient data bases • Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and Engliof electronic patient data bases • Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English

• Strong communication skills with ability to express ideas in an understandable way • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with a variety of clients, community groups, and mental health professionals • Very compassionate and empathetic when working with individuals and families who are in difficult and stressful situations • Possess strong diplomacy skills with ability to use good judgment when making important decisions • Sensitive to clients» issues and can maintain confidentiality • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze professional journals, government regulations, and technical proability to express ideas in an understandable way • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with a variety of clients, community groups, and mental health professionals • Very compassionate and empathetic when working with individuals and families who are in difficult and stressful situations • Possess strong diplomacy skills with ability to use good judgment when making important decisions • Sensitive to clients» issues and can maintain confidentiality • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze professional journals, government regulations, and technical proability to use good judgment when making important decisions • Sensitive to clients» issues and can maintain confidentiality • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze professional journals, government regulations, and technical proAbility to read, interpret, and analyze professional journals, government regulations, and technical procedures

PA Reps for staff development and growth opportunities * Plan, assign, and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems within the team * Assist in the hiring process * Assist in the preparation of performance reviews * Deliver performance reviews in conjunction with the Prior Auth Manager * Meet monthly with each staff member to go over performance status * Assist with training as needed * Lead weekly Team meetings with staff to keep them informed of changes to policy and procedures and corporate communications * Meet with the Prior Authorization Management team weekly to report on clinical call center performance and personnel issues Required Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Current and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license * 2 years» experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians in a Call Center environment * Prior Authorization experience * Knowledge of the Pharmacy Benefit Management and / or Health Insurance * Knowledge of Call Center industry through work experience and as obtained through related courses * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors» Degree * PBM experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification Required Competencies: * Must have strong leadership and problem solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers and clients * Ability to comprehend ACD statistical reporting and apply it to the operation of the department * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form * Ability to maintain a high level of consistency while working with team members * Ability to recognize the needs of the staff, heighten morale, and decrease stress and burnout * Ability to understand what style of conflict resolution is best suited for a particular situation * Ability to determine the needs of each individual team member and assist them in achieving set goals * Demonstrate a clear understanding of company and client confidentiality * Excellent organizational skills * Exemplary coaching / motivational skills at both an individual and team level * Adaptable and able to move with change while maintaining a positive attitude and strong role model for the Team.

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with the teacher.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Taught after - school and summer enrichment programs.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.Improved students» reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.

Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * Completion of Meriter Pharmacy's Pharmacist Assistant training program * 2 years of Health care experience * 1 - 2 years experience working in a fast - paced work environment * Microsoft Office applications * Internet applications * Use of phone / pager / fax / e-mail * Strong interpersonal skills * Typing skills * Communication skills - fluent in English Preferred Qualifications: * Associate's Degree OR completion of / enrollment in a Bachelor's of Science program at an accredited university * Certification as a Pharmacy Technician * Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting * Previous direct patient contact * Previous patient care experience * Previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician * Epic Systems software operation * Basic medication facts - generic / brand drug names, formulation, indication, etc * Basic healthcare facts - disease physiology, laboratory tests * Healthcare system resources to obtain medical information * Understanding formularies, medical charts, and legal issues related to pharmacy practice * Able to work as part of a team; balancing leadership and the ability to delegate while maintaining collaborative group efforts.

Brand Marketing and Promotional Design — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing brand promotion strategies through the tactical assessment and analysis of target markets, clients, and consumers Manage all aspects of publication and promotional media design, including content development, pre-promotional material utilization, budgetary considerations, and deadline adherence Monitor all campaigns from initiation to completion, executing changes and modifications as needed to ensure program success Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, theme development, and process optimization Measure the success of marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics, ROI considerations, and related data, ensuring the maximization of competitive abilities while providing regular and ad - hoc reporting to both and clients Partner with advertising operations and other teams as needed to troubleshoot delivery issues and optimize campaign performance within the limits of available material and resource inventories as well as related logistical concerns Utilize talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit, soliciting creative materials from internal teams and external agencies per established specifications Screen and test submitted materials to ensure compliance with technical considerations and client specifications Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner while communicating status updates across all teams, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, relationship development, and program success Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, and the respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to ensure client satisfaction, timely implementation, and operational efficiency

Participated in several engineering efforts for Aerospace, Department of Defense, Biomedical Engineering, Broadcast Communications, ISO 9001 regulated environments, as well as the Media and Entertainment Business environment QA Expertise: * Motivated and dedicated Software Quality Assurance and Testing Professional * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Participated in test executions, requirements analysis, configurations of complex software / firmware and systems in a variety of environments * Experience in creating QA Procedures and metrics, establishing QA Standards, proficient in writing Test Plans, Use Cases, and Test Cases for manual tests and automation * Experience in executing SQL command scripts for Data Validation * Solved mission critical customer related issues and helped organizations solve several complex engineering anomalies * Great exposure related to testing on Web / Windows based, Business Class multi-user client server application software and Back End system validation * Ability to work independently or in a team environment and capable of establishing rapport with a variety of diverse functional working groups

Professional Experience Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center (City, ST) 11/2008 — Present Early Intervention and Prevention Specialist / Medical Case Manager • Led public education in HIV and communicable disease spread, impact, and management • Counseled clients and the public on issues of substance abuse and overdose prevention • Created and executed large scale education presentations and small group training sessions • Tailored curriculum to reach people of varied backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities • Administered HIV testing and provided client counseling • Generated insight into relationship management, education, and grief counseling

The group issued a statement saying that, despite Government assurances to the contrary, Budget cuts to Indigenous Affairs were impairing the ability of community - controlled organisations to deliver frontline services in critical areas such as legal assistance, family violence, children, youth and women, drug and alcohol misuse, and health.

The classifications made by clinicians trained in attachment theory have been robust in their ability to predict other aspects of mother - child interaction in the manner consistent with attachment theory.13 For this reason, it is becoming increasingly common for clinical evaluators to look at attachment issues when working with the under three age - group.

Restricts the ability of interest groups to use issue campaigns to influence election outcomes