Sentences with phrase «model improvements need»

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At the same time smaller, nimbler business models are blossoming, which means slightly less certainty in the job hunt, but often more flexibility and some sorely - needed improvements to work - life balance.

The improvements to water resistance in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, compared with earlier iPhone models, make the open - face design of the TuneBand less worrisome than before — if you run in the rain, you don't need to worry about moisture damaging your phone.

But the service has since fixed this with a new model portfolio, which was a much - needed improvement.

In other news, our team seems to be rounding nicely into form, with a productive off - season and several new additions already settling in, there seems to be a renewed sense of confidence in the air... our well - oiled machine has conducted business again early this year, so we can just sit back, kick our feet up and watch all those other suckers scramble to make panic moves in the 11th hour... of course, we need to tie up a few loose ends but our team of savvy negotiators, under the tutelage of our faithful leader, will perform their usual magic with ample time to spare... I have to laugh when I look around the soccer world and see all those teams look upon us with envy and scorn as they struggle to mimic our seemingly infallible business model... thank goodness the powers that be had the foresight and fortitude to resist the temptations of the modern football era... instead of listening to all the experts and simply taking the easy way out by making the necessary improvements on the field and in the front office, we chose the path never traveled... we are truly pioneers in our field... sometimes you just have to have faith in the people that have always conducted themselves in a respectful and honest fashion... most fans aren't so fortunate, they will never know what it's like to follow a team that treats everyone in and around the club as if they were an extended member of the family... all for one I say... so when you wake up this morning, please try not to gloat when you see rival fans pacing back and forth waiting for their respective teams to pull the usual panic buys, just say nothing and be thankful that it isn't you... like I've always said, this is why you stay the course... this is when the real benefits of having someone in charge for over 2 decades really pays off... have a great day fellow Gunners

Identifying core components of interventions found to be effective and understanding what it takes to implement those components with fidelity to the program model is critical to successful replication and scale - up of effective programs and practices in different community contexts and populations.7 There is growing recognition in the early childhood field of the importance of effective implementation and the need for implementation research that can guide adoption, initial implementation, and ongoing improvement of early childhood interventions.8, 9,10 The promise of implementation research and using data to drive program management is compelling because it offers a potential solution to the problem of persistent gaps in outcomes between at - risk children and their more well - off peers.

The Obama new media team tried many techniques in the process, but motivated by the need to achieve measurable political results, they focused on replicable models, practical tools and incremental improvements.

The trouble is that people would need to begin ingesting spermidine from the time they begin eating solid food to get this kind of significant improvement in their lifespans; those animal models treated later only saw a 10 percent increase in longevity.

Their analysis points to the need for model improvements to project water cycle changes in the 21st century.

Further improvement on the accuracy of the observations of the water ice absorption depth is needed to constrain the disk models.

Yet we are focused on expansion at a time when the system still needs great improvement, including increased attention to generating high - quality, affordable models of early education and care.

The good news is that healthy ecosystems are models of abundance, fertility, and resiliency, and taking cues from nature can help us make the improvements we need.

«It confirms that regardless of Ofsted provision, moves to have a robust model of self - assessment and improvement planning in place can only be beneficial and need to factored in by those in leadership.»

Several of the schools that we studied began their improvement efforts by adopting a Comprehensive School Reform model, but later customized that model to better fit their needs.

For example, staff provided Louisiana's Distinguished Educators, who support leaders at schools in need of improvement, with training on the Concerns - Based Adoption Model.

To successfully manage performance metrics and evaluate ROI of the training, you'll need to have the right technical infrastructure and a good model of learning improvement.

(Nebraska's performance levels might be a model: Cornhusker schools can earn ratings of Excellent, Great, Good, or Needs Improvement.)

The charter law recognized that we needed both improvement of what we currently had as well as a sector whose focus was on researching new and different models.

To further the improvement of instructional strategies, you will need to model effective instructional strategies that support differentiation and better facilitate student learning.

The promise of CSR models — such as Accelerated School Project, Core Knowledge, Direct Instruction, High Schools That Work, School Development Program, Success for All — and the comprehensive reform that they support is that they are research - based and provide the training and other supports needed to encourage a coordinated approach to improvement that addresses curriculum and instruction, professional development, leadership, parental and community involvement, and other components needed for student success.

Kane argued that states will need a «scalable model of impact evaluation» to make evidence based changes to school improvement efforts.

The problem with this strategy, though convincing in theory, is that there is little incentive for the heads to do so on the current model, which provides inadequate capital for the development of such arrangements, and constrains these trusts in important ways from attracting and deploying the resources necessary for sustainable school improvement, such as constraints on the pooling of General Annual Grant funding, accumulation of surpluses, borrowing (whether secured against assets or on funding agreements), deployment of capital, and acquisition and disposal of fixed assets — all inhibit chains from deploying resources where they are needed most.

University Technical Colleges need «radical improvement» if the model is to survive, Sir Michael Wilshaw has said.

Numerous provisions contained in S. 1177 represent a huge step forward from current legislation: the elimination of adequate yearly progress and the 100 percent proficiency requirements, tempering the test - and - punish provisions of No Child Left Behind; the continued requirement of disaggregated subgroup data; removal of the unworkable school turnaround models required under the School Improvement Grant and Race to the Top programs; clarification of the term school leader as the principal of an elementary, middle or high school; inclusion of the use of Title II funds for a «School Leadership Residency Program»; activities to improve the recruitment, preparation, placement, support, and retention of effective principals and school leaders in high - need schools; and the allowable use of Title II funds to develop induction and mentoring programs that are designed to improve school leadership and provide opportunities for mentor principals and other educators who are experienced and effective.

Teachers need to exhibit and model the advantages of centering on self - improvement rather than focusing on what others do.

The promise of CSR models and the school wide reform that they support is that they are research - based and provide the training and other supports needed to encourage a coordinated approach to improvement that addresses curriculum and instruction, professional development, leadership, parental and community involvement, and other components needed for student success.

Tucker describes how this new model would use career ladders, giving teachers the support and incentives they need to lead unprecedented school improvement.

Visionary leader with high expectations and successful administrative experience Willing and able to be a visible community leader Strong working knowledge of community relations, program evaluation, finance, school law, collective bargaining, personnel recruitment, selection, and retention Desire to build upon a record of continuous academic improvement and success Sensitivity to the total needs of all socio - economic and cultural backgrounds pertaining to students, parents, educators, and support staff Individuals who possess, model, and expect fairness, honesty, and integrity

The framework also utilizes a problem - solving model to provide a clear process for identifying improvement needs, planning for improvement, and implementing, monitoring, and evaluating improvement efforts.

Funding: School Improvement Grant Budget Code: 5152 - F -14102-2070-0844 Description: Professional Development Justification: As an indirect service to students, staff will attend professional development provided by Coordinated Care Services Inc. to develop an understanding of the foundations of trauma responsiveness as a model for addressing social emotional needs.

These supports will include evidence - based improvement strategies and models; addressing human capital capacity through professional learning and development; school and district audits with action planning to address priority needs; matching schools and districts with vetted external partners to address specific needs; and technical assistance by a cadre of OSIT staff that includes academic content experts, school improvement and strategy personnel, in addition to climate, culture, and mental health specialists.

Along with colleagues, I have attempted to locate where we feel the improvement team model sits on the Impact vs Effort Matrix, as you can see, this overall strategy needs to be carefully planned as it will require a lot of effort from everyone involved, however, the impact has the potential to be high and profound.

The ARRA provides $ 3 billion in School Improvement Grants to support the transformational changes that are needed to turn around the nation's persistently lowest - achieving schools by using rigorous school intervention models.

All Clios are economical, though if you need any more excuses to avoid that naturally - aspirated 1.2 - litre entry car, its that its 50.4 mpg combined economy - a slight improvement on the pre-facelift car - is only about 2.5 mpg more than the Renault Sport models can manage.

The rear calipers do not need improvement on VW / Audi models.

Ride quality was the area in greatest need of improvement, as the old model was a shuddering mess over bumps.

The performance figures don't suggest a vast improvement — and despite the current model being so great, the Ford Fiesta ST will need to up its game if this is to be a successful follow - up.

Exactly the things that needed improvement from the second - gen model and exactly what you'll get when you decide to upgrade to a third - gen model.

Here at Motor Werks Honda in Barrington, we know that the CR - V hardly needs any improvement to keep a lead on other models in this segment, but that never stopped Honda from going all out anyway.

New for the 2017 model year, the Ford Escape compact crossover brings needed improvements in safety, new infotainment that may be the best in the industry, and combines many outstanding driving - related features.

For 2008, not much has changed, but that's fine: This second - generation Sport Trac is such an improvement over the model it replaced that there isn't much that needs changing.

«The new Traverse builds on the success of the current model offering a wide variety of improvements to ride and handling, interior materials and exterior styling without compromising the functionality and capability families need to support their busy lives,» said Chris Perry, Vice President of Global Chevrolet Marketing.

The model needed some improvements to compete in the small premium segment, so it received some aesthetic tweak...

Slated to go on sale early next year (hence the 2014 model year designation), the new Impala receives a much - needed makeover that features contemporary styling, new direct - injection powerplants and a host of product improvements ranging from active noise cancellation to safety from 10 standard airbags.

Backed by a «three to four per cent» improvement in fuel economy — petrol and petrol - electric hybrid models are not expected locally until the Series II update happens — and Hyundai's five - year warranty and lifetime servicing plan the Santa Fe looks like a great match for the wants and needs of SUV - addicted Aussies families.

b) The premium schedule needs work, and a more complex approach to valuing the policies would add valuable improvement to the model.

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«We are constantly enhancing our model by leveraging our village of knowledge, a perpetual need for improvement and constantly delivering on world - class systems and support,» says Gill.

Some character models needs improvement and the art style does not bother me as much.

But while the character models may still look clumpy, Perfect Dark's re-release allowed Rare to implement some much - needed improvements to the control scheme.

Long term returns will be tremendous, and the planet would greatly benefit, but not in a linear fashion, (lag phase, build up of ghg and certain variables) and the science would keep analyzing so the mathematicians and engineers can create the needed tools for improvement and more sophisticated models.