Sentences with phrase «of readiness for a change»

With this training I am more adept at motivational interviewing, familiar with different kinds of motivation, with the power of mindfulness, stages of readiness for change and much more.

In the course of our design, we worked with teachers who were at different levels of readiness for the change, with different learning styles and different ideas of what a classroom should be.

Results for PLL group caregivers suggest that these respondents were transitioning from the precontemplation stage to advanced stages of readiness for change.

Not exact matches

According to a Defense Department memo obtained by Military Times, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness will direct «an effort to form a working group to determine changes to military personnel policies necessary to provide the Military Departments increased flexibility to organize, train, and equip more ready and lethal forces.»

We would again reiterate that if any future changes target the retirement system, those changes should be done with the exclusive goal of improving retirement readiness for all US citizens.

And yet not even the foremost professional theatrical producer has ever had all in such readiness for the stage and for the change of scenes, as eternity has all in readiness for time: all — even to the least detail, even to the most insignificant word that is spoken; has all in readiness in each instant — although eternity delays.

If those of us who are evangelicals did that with an unconditional readiness to change whatever did not correspond with the scriptural revelation of God's special concern for the poor and oppressed, we would unleash a new movement of biblical social concern that would change the course of modern history.

The decision by Atlassian, one of the country's most promising technology companies, to change its domicile in readiness for a possible listing of its stock on an exchange in the United States is not surprising.

Just as we clear a garden to disrupt it in readiness for the next crop, so we can disrupt corrupt farm labour market practices to trigger the process of change that leads to a better model, a model that is new and fair.

Arsene Wenger made SEVEN changes to the team that faced Leicester last week, but the replacements were fresh and hungry to assert their readiness for a starting spot for the rest of the season.

Before getting started, your child should show readiness signs, such as taking interest in the potty, asking for dirty diapers to be changed, being able to understand simple directions, having the physical capacity to take his pants on and off and recognizing the need for a bowel movement or the sensation of a full bladder.

He expressed the readiness of Nigeria to join hands for the change that the whole world was working toward.

After almost a year of work undertaken by the Readiness Project — a statewide initiative (chaired by HGSE Professor Thomas Payzant) involving more than 200 educators, business leaders, and community leaders to develop a strategic blueprint for the next phase of education reform that was — the plan incorporates vast changes from K - 12 to higher education.

One part of this preparation involves assessing the readiness of your organization for the change eLearning will bring about.

Almost a third (31 per cent) of the secondary heads and school leaders surveyed think these changes have also had a negative impact on pupils» readiness for the workplace or further education.

She is driven by issues of social justice and is committed to creating systemic changes that prepare students for college and career readiness.

She serves on the executive committee of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), and she is a founding member of Chiefs for Change.

Under her leadership, Utica Community Schools has been at the forefront of implementing educational changes that move the district from serving a manufacturing mind - set to providing students a depth of knowledge for college and career readiness.

The first results of testing on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests — introduced as part of sweeping educational changes begun several years ago — showed only 31 percent of students met the standard for Algebra I and 40 percent of students met the standard for 10th - grade English.

While few can dispute the importance of students» readiness, the college and career - readiness standards or learning goals represent a change for many families, educators, and schools.

The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates scholar learning, uses research - based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.

The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.

Last year, the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University surveyed a representative sample of approximately 1,500 teachers across five states (Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico) to learn about the instructional changes they had made in preparation for the new assessments from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.

Middle school students can build their readiness for algebra by exploring ratio and proportion, rate of change, and functional relationships through multiple representations.

Coalition School for Social Change: Helping Students Build Effort is one of five case studies written on the Academic and Personal Behaviors Pilot, an initiative of the NYC Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Readiness.

House Bill 156, approved 95 - 21, changes all references to the controversial Common Core State Standards to what the state Board of Education has been calling them for two years: «The Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards.»

They did the same with issues of «leading indicators» particularly changes in society affecting a child's readiness for school...

In the statement of consideration for 703 KAR 5:270, Kentucky's accountability system, department staff recommended changes to the transition readiness indicator based on public feedback.

With its waiver request, CORE seeks a new system of accountability based on four goals: (1) expectations of college and career readiness for all students, (2) an emphasis on capacity - building over accountability, (3) fostering of intrinsic motivation for change, and (4) targeted capacity - building for instructional and leadership effectiveness.

As it turns out, neither the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium nor the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers have had enough time or money to develop truly «game - changing» exams in terms of how they can really measure the broad range of student abilities, according to a report by Gordon Commission on the Future of Assessment in Education, a panel of educational leaders, which said:

These differences suggest that the changes that took place were a function of many factors, including the size and structure of the district, the district's «readiness» for change (i.e., previous history with regard to the subject area at hand), and the source of language arts leadership within the district.

A powerful white beast serves in each case as the focus for human passions and obsessions, but Pollock's readiness to change the name of the painting indicates that he intended his titles to be loosely evocative and not descriptive.

• The readiness of the nation to predict and avoid public and occupational health problems caused by heat waves and severe storms • Characterization and quantification of relationships between climate variability, health outcomes, and the main determinants of vulnerability within and between populations • Development of reliable methods to connect climate - related changes in food systems and water supplies to health under different conditions • Prediction of future risks in response to climate change scenarios and of reductions in the baseline level of morbidity, mortality, or vulnerability • Identification of the available resources, limitations of, and potential actions by the current U.S. health care system to prevent, prepare for, and respond to climate - related health hazards and to build adaptive capacity among vulnerable segments of the U.S. population

Enter Ontario's Ryerson University and its proposal for a new kind of law school, one more oriented to «practice readiness and change management» — and which trains lawyers «differently» within an «innovative and entrepreneurial» environment.

This joint post by Blaqwell and KMJD Consulting describes the five key considerations in assessing a firm's readiness for change and the urgency of the need for change.

«at least... 24... hours prior to the Vessel's readiness to sail from the last previous port of discharge, or from bunkering port for the voyage, or upon signing this Charter if the Vessel has already sailed...» Clause 4 (c) provided «any extra expense incurred in connection with any change in loading or discharging ports (so named) shall be paid for by the Charterer and any time thereby lost to the Vessel shall count as used lay - time.»

1 > Introduction 2 > The Legal Services Industry Today 3 > Porter's Five Forces and Maister Maxed Out 4 > Clients of the Future 5 > The 2025 Kaleidoscope Scenario 6 > Diagnosing Your Firm's Readiness for Change 7 > Designing the Business Model 8 > Brand, Marketing, and Business Development 9 > Pricing and Fee Arrangements 10 > Sourcing and Outsourcing 11 > Legal Project Management and Process Improvement 12 > Technology, Knowledge Management, and Analytics 13 > Partners, Innovation, and Change 14 > Outlook

The reality is that NDAs can be highly complex documents and some large corporates can keep dozens of different NDA templates on hand in readiness for further changes and adaption to each individual use case.

Information Technology Technician — Duties & Responsibilities Proficient in IT services including network design and administration, software, hardware, and troubleshooting Utilize interpersonal and technical skills to provide exceptional team and customer service Train clients and team members in software and hardware operation and maintenance Pursue continued professional development in the field of information technology Proven ability to remain calm and effective in high pressure, ever changing situations Responsible for Abrams tanks and support systems during two tours of active duty in Iraq Lead the strategic planning and quality control operations for the Unit Maintenance Program Responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of 72 US and Coalition vehicles with 97.5 % readiness Train and direct technicians ensuring they understand the mission and adhere to company policies and procedures Serve as machinist responsible for solar panel and light housing design, fabrication, repair, and service Develop high - level skills with AutoCAD, EDM, mill, lathe, CNC machine, and other design tools Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity Consistently recognized for excellence in team leadership, customer service, and technical skills

Special Projects Vocational Empowerment: The Development of a Culturally Competent Peer - Run Photovoice Training Program (2010 — Present) Project Co-Director Development of an Instrument to Measure Recovery Promoting Competences Among Providers Serving Spanish Speaking Mental Health Consumers (2007 — 2010) Project Director The Development of a Latino Consumer - Provider Training Program (2004 — 2010) Project Director A Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Structured Psycho - Educational Recovery Intervention with English Speaking and Latino Samples (2004 — 2010) Project Coordinator Project A: Building of Capacity of CBOs for Participatory Research & Program Evaluation (Under the Center for Capacity Building on Minorities with Disability Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago (2005 — 2008) Northeast Coordinator Phase II: Community Action Grant for System Change (2002 — 2006) Principal Investigator Field Initiated Project (NIDRR): Rehabilitation Readiness Tool for Latinos with Psychiatric Disabilities (1999 — 2002) Co-Principal Investigator Phase I: Community Action Grant for System Change (1998 — 1999) Co-Principal Investigator Transitional Rehabilitation Services (1996 — 1997) Project Director

Comparison of Public Health Nurse's Lifestyle Counseling Skills for Clients with Different Readiness of Behavior Changes in Primary Care Settings

The policy statement «The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care» outlined the skills pediatricians need in the area of mental health.37 The AAP Task Force on Mental Health has developed materials to help pediatricians assess their current practice and readiness to change and to code accurately for mental health screening and services.38, 39 The AAP also developed a Web site providing resources and materials free of charge (http://www2.aap.org/commpeds/dochs/mentalhealth/KeyResources.html) 40 as well as «Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Primary Care: A Clinician's Toolkit,» 41 which is available for a fee.

In the early months and years of these initiatives, it can be difficult to assess whether changes in policy and practice are having a significant effect on big - picture outcomes for children — third grade reading scores, for instance, or college and career readiness.

The Center for Evidence - Based Practice (CEBP) supports training and delivery of brief, motivational interventions designed to increase parent, staff, and organizational readiness to change and to build engagement in evidence - based programs and practices:

Intense feelings are discharged when they are expressed safely through creative media and complete acceptance of and attunement with the client's process releases opiods, dopamine and oxytocin, naturally reducing stress levels, calming fears or anger, increasing trust and social attachment and increasing readiness for change.

Of the four readiness areas measured, only the Action subscale was significantly higher at posttest for the PLL group than for the control group, though it is unclear whether the youths rated this subscale high because they were ready for change or they thought their parents should change.

Meet with a family, in the family's home or another setting convenient to them (e.g., school, clinic, doctor's office), to gather information and instill a sense of hope and readiness for change

The program includes (a) title screen and login, introduction, and consent to use the program; (b) assessment of demographics; (c) assessment and feedback on different types of bullying experienced and perpetrated in the past year, whether they happened in the past month, and whether they caused fear; (d) for participants experiencing or perpetrating physical bullying or multiple episodes of emotional bullying, or who are experiencing fear: assessment and feedback on help seeking; (e) for all participants: assessment and feedback on six healthy relationship skills, including step - by - step guidance on and videos demonstrating two skills the participant has been using the least; (f) assessment and feedback on stage of change for using healthy relationship skills; (g) assessment and feedback on up to five TTM stage - matched principles and processes of change for using healthy relationship skills; encouragement to increase use of stage - matched principles of change the participant is not using enough; (h) assessment and feedback on level of alcohol use and its relationship to bullying and peer violence; (i) assessment and feedback on readiness to offer help to others who are victims or perpetrators of bullying; and (j) assessment and feedback on readiness to seek help if a victim or perpetrator of bullying.