Sentences with phrase «objective program evaluations»

In addition, we have built a strong reputation for our rigorous and objective program evaluations.

Likewise, the Department of Education has not conducted many scientifically sound, nonpartisan, objective program evaluations during the past two decades.

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Still in draft form, the Code of Conduct commits signatories to faithful compliance with Charitable Choice; to straightforward and consistent communication about their religious identity among their volunteers, service beneficiaries, donors and government partners; to refraining from using government funding for «confessional activities»; to winsome and gentle witness; to love of neighbor; to freedom from religious coercion; to nondiscrimination toward program participants; to faithfulness to their mission; to credible and objective evaluation procedures; to avoidance of «turf wars» with other FBOs and nonprofits; and to rigorous financial accountability.

«Outcomes will include a collaborative culture in the program, effective reporting, evaluation, support and rigorous monitoring of scientific effort to promote high quality targeted research to meet the objectives of the program,» the tender document says.

In addition, this study complements the mission and objectives of NYSERDA's Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation program, which produces nearly 50 reports annually.»

M&E News UK A news service focusing on developments in monitoring and evaluation relevant to development programs with social development objectives.

Upon examining these award programs» selection and evaluation criteria, the quality of the data used, and the independence of the rating programs, Juravich and research assistant and co-author Essie Ablavsky concluded that these ratings and awards can not be seen as objective measures of corporate performance.

The first letter writer urged that an «objective evaluation» of the program take place, asserting that the center needed a change of direction and «increasingly looks like a major missed opportunity.»

The program development and evaluation effort should be overseen by an independent, objective group of experts who will not only provide technical support, but will also ensure that the design, implementation, and interpretation of the work is scientifically sound as well as useful to educators and policymakers.

Furthermore, the program may have been designed with no stated goals or objectives against which it can be measured, or the evaluation may have been designed after the program began.

DB: However one interprets the evaluations of demonstration projects like the Perry Preschool and Abecedarian, the unavoidable conclusion is that the measured impacts of three national programs that seek to implement their approach — Head Start, Early Head Start, and Even Start — have been tragically «disappointing,» the word used by most objective observers.

(a) Each plan shall be developed annually and shall include program objectives, activities, program development and maintenance planning, school counseling curriculum, professional development planning, evaluation methods based on data analysis of program results and closing the gap analysis reports to inform program improvement, and assessment of the resources necessary to support positive student outcomes.

Our observer proficiency certification program is key to every teacher receiving fair and objective evaluations.

Although I tend to fall into the latter camp, I do not believe that these two approaches are necessarily mutually exclusive, but that is beside the major point, which is that we must establish as an objective the transformation of educator preparation programs into customer - driven institutions with assessments grounded in output - and performance - based criteria, so that Texas becomes the model for value - added evaluation of such programs.

Also, individual grantees must conduct a local / independent evaluation of their programs to assess progress toward achieving TEA's goal and objectives.

Provide ongoing review and evaluation of the DBE program to ensure it is achieving its objectives.

(B) Effective July 1, 1974, before funds for the programs and project covered by this ACT are released, the Secretary shall develop and publish general standards for evaluation of the programs and project effectiveness in achieving the objectives of this ACT.

Its primary mission is to serve as an objective venue for the oversight and evaluation of all FAA safety programs, policies, and regulatory compliance, thereby avoiding conflicts of interest by providing independent oversight.

An early neutral evaluation program which includes an objective appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the parties» positions would likely be of great assistance to these litigants.

(2) Early neutral evaluation programs provide a useful reality check for litigants, and their lawyers, early in the process through an objective, independent and unbiased evaluation of the merits of the case by an experienced and respected evaluator who is usually a lawyer.

Mandate a program evaluation every five years to determine whether the system is meeting its objectives

Developed audit teams that ensured compliance across the HR department, and conducted evaluations of major organizational components, program phases, and / or business processes and led development concepts, goals and objectives for major strategic and / or business planning exercises.

Designed and developed online program evaluation capturing participant feedback; leveraged feedback to recommend improvements to HR functions and adult learning objectives.

Served as Action Officer on location for Division Quality Management Program that included evaluations, staff visits, surveys performed, deficiencies noted, and established and maintained a Control Data Log for tracking so commanders met administrative objectives and goals.

Created testing and evaluation procedures.Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees.Designed training modules that implemented strategic business practices and organizational behavior training concepts.Planned and led training programs on staff development.Analyzed each department's training needs and developed new training programs based on the analysis.Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.Led training programs designed to implement new agent performance management standards for fourMentored team members to succeed and advance within the department and company.Supervised an average of 21 enlisted forecasters in the weather training complex.Managed the training calendar for the entire fiscal year.Created effective training course objectives, course content and all materials.Delivered training material to a diverse audience of both blue and white - collar professionals.Led trainings for up to 21 employees on a weekly basis.

Professional Experience American Red Cross (Douglasville, GA) 11/2007 — Present Communications Manager • Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all public relations and communication functions to achieve American Red Cross Blood Services collection goals and organizational objectives • Collaborate with Chapter counterparts to promote a singular American Red Cross image and messaging throughout the state • Develop viable communications plan to assure effective community awareness of critical need for donations • Produce market communications and develop media outreach initiatives, including press releases, media inquiries, and special project updates, to ensure image and brand consistency • Author and edit scripts, presentations, and speeches for use by senior - level organization executives • Establish partnership within the community to enhance awareness of the blood donation program while leveraging key relationships with local - and state - level media professionals • Develop and implement an annual public relations and communications budget to ensure self - sufficiency and utilize financial resources in an efficient manner • Execute and supervise all staff - related functions including hiring, training, evaluation, and career development to create a well - qualified team and enhance operational success • Plan and implement employee award and recognition programs to honor milestone achievements, customer service excellence, and the accomplishment of national initiatives • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities

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

If you have a mission statement, objectives, and a logic model or theory of change, you're well on your way to developing program evaluation activities to help you measure the quality and efficacy of your services.

Now, we are going in the opposite direction and OIPC, as the agency with the nominal task of coordinating Indigenous policy, is being reduced in status, and is in danger of losing the degree of autonomy and separation that would appear necessary to allow for providing independent advice and objective evaluation of programs.

CFRP is conducting a long - term evaluation of the Texas Home Visiting Program and one of the objectives is to create a broad understanding of how to increase father participation in early childhood services, particularly home visiting programs.

Though accreditation of higher education programs, NAEYC provides an objective, external evaluation of the ways early childhood professionals are prepared to enter the workforce.

The evaluation report listed a number of commendations and documented positive outcomes in line with the programs aims and objectives at post-test.

Adopting a co-accountability approach to evaluation would help to ensure organisations receiving government funding are held accountable for how they have spent the money and whether programs achieve their desired outcomes, and government agencies are held accountable for monitoring whether organisations are meeting their objectives and working with them to improve their practices if they are not.

The TAC evaluation produces objective evidence on TAC program performance that has continued to inform and strengthen the TAC.

In partnership with researchers from related projects in Canada, the UK, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, Aboriginal organisations and policymakers, we will analyse whole - of - population data for New South Wales (NSW) to investigate the determinants of positive early childhood development in Aboriginal children, and assess the impacts of two «real - world» programmes that were implemented under circumstances where evidence of their efficacy was unable to be derived from RCTs: the NSW Aboriginal and Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) 45 and the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) Brighter Futures Program.46 Early evaluations of these programmes suggested some positive changes in proximal outcomes related to their objectives.45, 47, 48 However, each of these evaluations was limited by one or more of the following: use of single data sets, less than 2 years of outcome data and / or issues of confounding and selection bias.

One objective of CFRP's Texas Home Visiting Program (THVP) evaluation is to create a broad understanding of how to increase father participation in early childhood services, particularly home visiting programs.

Short - term objectives include an increase in parenting skills and understanding of basic child development among fathers / father figures; increase in community collaborations and partnerships on issues and programs pertaining to fatherhood; and opportunities for fathers / father figures to engage in program planning and evaluation processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Create, adapt, and execute daily lesson plans based on Parenting and School Readiness curriculum • Administer pre - and post-testing of parents and children to determine measurable progress • Organize family learning activities and events both in the classroom and in the community to support program objectives • Facilitate Parenting education, Parent and Child Interactive literacy sessions, and Parents Interacting with Infants playgroups • Manage routine administrative functions of the classroom including recording attendance, enforcing attendance policy, and contacting absent students and encouraging their return to class • Provide supplemental learning material and activities based on parents» and children's» needs • Maintain currency in Early Childhood education techniques and strategies • Develop meaningful relationships with parents and children in our program and also with other team members • Communicate with parents, staff and administrators regarding issues that concern parents and children • Facilitate a safe, educational and stimulating learning environment • Participate in the planning and implementation of program evaluation activities • Operate standard office equipment and uses required software applications • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.