Sentences with phrase «led federal and state agencies»

This led federal and state agencies to focus on procedural compliance instead of on the Court's equally important holding that «opportunity to benefit» is an indispensable component of an appropriate education.

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That led us to go deeper into the report — by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the federal Department of Health and Human Services — to see what other states are near the top of the list for marijuana users, who leads in cocaine abuse, and which states» residents most abuse alcohol and other drugs.

In another development, the International Joint Commission sent a letter Nov. 14 to the United States and Canadian governments proposing that each nation designate a «federal lead agency «to coordinate activities dealing with high water and erosion on the Great Lakes.

DHR is the lead state agency for the federal child care subsidy funds, while Bright From the Start manages the state pre-kindergarten program, the federal child nutrition program, all child care center licensing and registering of family child care homes, and the quality and infant — toddler set - asides of the state's portion of the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant.

At Tuesday's state Senate hearing on the water contamination in Hoosick Falls, the federal EPA came in for criticism from some state officials who blamed the agency for failing to lead, and from some lawmakers who said they were disappointed the EPA did not send a representative to the hearing.

The study, published today in the online journal PeerJ, will be available to federal and state wildlife agencies for their consideration to determine whether distinct geographic population segments of the coastal marten warrant state or federal listing as threatened or endangered, said Katie Moriarty, a certified wildlife biologist and lead co-author on the study.

The state attorney general, Patrick Morrisey (R), is leading a 24 - state lawsuit to kill it, and the state Legislature last year passed a law that limits the kind of plan that the state's environment agency, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), can write to meet federal goals.

The Obama administration can take the lead, however, by encouraging federal, state and local agencies to integrate ideas of equity and precaution into programs and policies.

That's the conclusion of a new study by a team of University of Notre Dame researchers led by Joannes Westerink, chair of the department of civil and environmental engineering and earth sciences and co-developer of the authoritative computer model for storm surge used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of Louisiana to determine water levels due to hurricane surge and to design levee heights and alignments.

Among federal, state, and local education agencies and policymakers, who should take the lead in developing assessment literacy?

Previously he served as Senior Program Director for Evaluation and Policy Research at WestEd and Founding Director of its Washington, DC office where he led a nationwide staff conducting research, evaluation, and technical assistance efforts for clients from federal, state and local agencies, national and community - based foundations, and non-profit and for - profit organizations.

The panelists led a lively conversation about the promise of the new federal law, especially highlighting the opportunity for federal and state agencies:

The chronic underfunding of special education on the federal level, and public education in general on the State level, have led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to enact policies that many say harm Texas children.

In recent years, policymakers and reform advocates have viewed State Education Agencies (SEAs) as the lead organizations for implementing sweeping reforms and initiatives in K — 12 education — everything from Race to the Top grants and federal waivers to teacher - evaluation systems and online schools.

In the face of a disaster or some other emergency situation, the FAA can and does use its regulatory authority and operational capabilities to sustain the NAS while supporting, often through the DOT - led Emergency Support Function 1 activities, response and recovery efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial interagency partners, as well as the private sector.

Support for Carver Bank was provided by ArtPlace America, a collaboration of leading national and regional foundations, banks and federal agencies accelerating creative place - making across the United States.

It will lead you straight to the treasuries of state and federal governments, where academia constitutes an important player in the fascistic enterprise coordinated by politicians in office and their appointed bureaucrats at agencies such as the National Science Foundation.»

Leading Companies, Federal Agencies and Others Host Science Festival on the Mall: More than 850 corporations, trade associations, federal agencies, colleges and universities and 300 K - 12 schools will come together October 23 - 24, 2010 in downtown DC to host one of the largest science and engineering festivals ever put on in the United Federal Agencies and Others Host Science Festival on the Mall: More than 850 corporations, trade associations, federal agencies, colleges and universities and 300 K - 12 schools will come together October 23 - 24, 2010 in downtown DC to host one of the largest science and engineering festivals ever put on in the UnitedAgencies and Others Host Science Festival on the Mall: More than 850 corporations, trade associations, federal agencies, colleges and universities and 300 K - 12 schools will come together October 23 - 24, 2010 in downtown DC to host one of the largest science and engineering festivals ever put on in the United federal agencies, colleges and universities and 300 K - 12 schools will come together October 23 - 24, 2010 in downtown DC to host one of the largest science and engineering festivals ever put on in the Unitedagencies, colleges and universities and 300 K - 12 schools will come together October 23 - 24, 2010 in downtown DC to host one of the largest science and engineering festivals ever put on in the United States.

Released in April by the California Energy Commission, the Ivanpah Avian and Bat Monitoring Plan Annual Report, required by state and federal agencies and prepared by leading environmental consultants HT Harvey and Associates, concluded that migratory bird mortality would be categorized as low.

The Big Sky Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership is being led by Montana State University and is made up of federal agencies, universities, national laboratories and industry interests.

Pautsch, who led Jackson Lewis's Milwaukee office, is a labor and employment litigator who handles cases in federal and state courts, as well as before government agencies.

Combining our longstanding and market - leading labor and employment team with deep crisis management experience and the investigative backgrounds of former leaders from the US Attorney General's Office, former federal prosecutors, state prosecutors, and leaders from other government agencies — including a special team of more than 30 female attorneys — we built a team over decades that can strategically and effectively manage complex internal investigations on behalf of clients and defend them in the matters that result when allegations of harassment by a top member of management becomes a crisis.

TLSC's lawyers have taken a lead role in accepting major cases involving challenges to actions taken by state and federal agencies.

Mr. Goheen has served as lead or co-counsel in over 25 privacy - based class actions in state and federal courts, including over 20 class actions against consumer reporting agencies alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, representing such clients as SunTrust Banks, Shell, Countrywide, Equifax, Bank of America, and Capital One.

Aliette serves as lead trial counsel for companies involved in disputes in state and federal courts, in arbitration and before administrative agencies.

Michael represents clients in all phases of complex copyright, trademark and patent disputes, including hearings and appeals before administrative agencies, prosecuting and defending temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, arguing dispositive motions, and serving as lead counsel in trials before state and federal courts throughout the country.

Aliette serves as lead trial counsel for companies nationally and internationally involved in disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration and before administrative agencies.

• Serve as team lead regarding investigations, surveys and audits related to Joint Commission, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, FDA, and other state / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action pState Health Services, FDA, and other state / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action pstate / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action plans.

Lead audits with various agencies, Union, Worker's Compensation and Federal and State tax agencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas • TX 2007 — Present Project Management Analyst Serve as team lead regarding investigations, surveys and audits related to Joint Commission, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, FDA, and other state / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action pState Health Services, FDA, and other state / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action pstate / federal agencies, providing summarization for hospital corrective action plans.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

Led cross-departmental discussions in support of the action planning process and conducted quarterly Department - wide team meetings to gauge program office performances against stated action items; organize «best practice» forums with other Federal Agencies which supported the Secretary's goal to encourage program office collaboration.

Deputy Sheriff — Duties & Responsibilities Deputy Sheriff with extensive background in child and family protective services Develop expertise in child abuse case management through extensive police and FBI training Create and lead training institute for social workers dealing with youth and young adult abuse survivors Instruct case managers in abuse investigations, witness interviews, and evidence collection Identify at risk children, follow appropriate procedures, and extricate youth from abusive situations Strictly adhere to federal / state guidelines, program policies, timelines, and budgets Represent the training institute with poise, integrity, and positivity in the public forum Interact with federal, state, and city officials, agencies, and community organizations Recruit, train, and direct large police staffs ensuring safe, effective, and professional operations Serve on multiple task forces focused on child abuse, international crime, and other specialized areas Consistently recognized and promoted for exceptional service record and dedication to the community

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

FRIENDS National Center for Community - Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a program authorized by Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act that provides Federal funds to a lead agency in each State designated by the Governor to provide leadership for and support to child abuse prevention programs and activities in the State.

(a)(1) The Lead Agency shall coordinate the provision of child care services with other Federal, State, and local child care and early childhood development programs (including programs for the benefit of children experiencing homelessness) to expand accessibility and continuity of care as well as full - day services.

Per the CCDF regulation below, States that receive CCDF funds via the state's Lead Agency, and all child care providers / programs funded by CCDF, also must use the McKinney - Vento Act's education subtitle's definition, bringing child care into alignment with other federal early childhood and education programs.