Sentences with phrase «other improvement initiatives»

A need for state - level integration of teacher evaluation into other improvement initiatives aimed at building the professional capacity of educators at all levels in a system.

Not exact matches

Our same - store sales growth is generally attributable to several key factors, including: new product introductions; improvements in restaurant speed of service and other operational efficiencies; hospitality initiatives; frequency of guest visits; expansion into, and enhancement of, broader menu offerings; promotional activities and pricing.

Clearly, there's still room for improvement, and the evening's fundraiser brought in close to $ 1 million in funds for research and other initiatives.

We recently met with CFO Bodo Uebber to discuss details of Daimler's previously announced long - term strategy, which includes increasing the number of Mercedes - Benz dealerships and unit sales in China and capitalizing on recent dealership improvements (better sales training, new technology systems) to steadily boost division profits, as well as initiatives to strengthen business in other divisions.

Other initiatives have included the development of new rice varieties, improvement of rice farm management, deployment of small - scale farm machinery, and strengthening of rice expertise.

Colley added that «As produce retailers review these studies, there are other continuous improvement initiatives that deserve consideration.

A similar finding in any other medical literature would prompt immediate introspection, safety initiatives, and quality improvement.

The initiative was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1993, but, although improvements have been reported, 3 rates of breast feeding in the UK are still among the lowest in the world.4 5 Recent reports from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) urge NHS units to become baby friendly to improve rates of breast feeding and save money.4 6 Data from the millennium cohort study, however, show that though participating maternity units in the UK increased rates of initiation of breastfeeding, duration did not increase.5 Other strategies are therefore required to support mothers in the UK to breast feed for the recommended time.

«This initiative gives us another opportunity to recognize standout youth and adults within Oneida County that are doing exceptional work, have overcome obstacles and continue to strive for the improvement of themselves and others through volunteerism, setting attainable goals and leading with their heart,» said Oneida County Youth Bureau Director Kevin Green.

He said Ghana has moved up five places in the Africa competitive skill which looks among other places at how open economies are to international trade, adding that the national single window initiative is one of the key component that has helped Ghana to achieve this improvement.

Many other initiatives are in progress, including «flow» improvements of materials across value streams from supplier to final customer and the embedding of sustainability principles across site with appointment of champions in every area.

The plan also includes a lodge on Goat Island and related improvements in Niagara Falls, a new high tech manufacturing center for Buffalo's East side and several other initiatives unveiled in Gov. Cuomo's regional state of the state address.

One of Mayor's early initiatives, the Science Teacher Improvement Program, assisted other organizations to strengthen the qualifications of science teachers and reform teaching materials, as well as increase student interest and understanding in science.

Other initiatives have included the development of new rice varieties, improvement of rice farm management, deployment of small - scale farm machinery, and strengthening of rice expertise.

Other initiatives in their school improvement plan (PDF) included Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an operational framework for implementing practices and interventions to improve academic and behavioral outcomes, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college readiness system with research - based methods for elementary through postsecondary students.

One initiative that he believes in is «hub working» where groups of three to four academies support and monitor each other, share resources and develop joint improvement plans.

The failure of the federal School Improvement Grant program and countless other «turnaround» initiatives is convincing policymakers that nondistrict alternatives are essential.

In addition, participating communities receive other non-monetary support, such as inclusion in a professional learning community, regular convenings with other cities in the initiative, supports to integrate and apply SEL data to continuous improvement systems, communications counsel, and other technical assistance provided by national experts such as the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Forum for Youth Investment, the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, Crosby Marketing Communications and others.

They point to his vote in favor of a school - improvement initiative that allowed charter school organizations and other outside groups to compete to run new and struggling campuses.

And, states have not systematically integrated teacher preparation into other K - 12 improvement initiatives.

Facilitating Alignment of The HOT Schools Approach with school improvement plan and any other initiatives to create a cohesive approach to whole school change

Her most recent experience was as a principal in Marquardt School District 15 for eleven years at two schools where she created a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while working with other principals and district leaders to support the district initiatives.

These initiatives and others have led to consistent annual improvement in student achievement as measured by state standards (MCAS), national measures (NAEP, SAT), and international tests (TIMSS).

Although many studies report that coaching initiatives support students» academic improvement or teachers» development of new instructional practices (Sailors & Shanklin, 2010), others report mixed results (e.g., Bean et al., 2010).

How does a policy of school choice compare to other reform initiatives in their perceived efficacy for school improvement?

Money is frequently available for literacy improvement, character education initiatives, social emotional learning initiatives, and other school connectedness, parent involvement and school climate programs.

Although power sharing was limited to school improvement planning, after several successful initiatives, I found the staff increasingly willing to collaborate with me and with one another to address other areas of school operations.

Collaboration with educators and local communities to empower students with tools that enhance learning, such as parent engagement, physical and mental health improvement initiatives, and other support services.

The Academies also may be completed in conjunction with other improvement programs offered by nonprofits or to meet locally mandated initiatives.

These and other successful initiatives include Early College High Schools, STEM Academies, the PUENTE program, the AVID program, IDRA's Coca - Cola Valued Youth Program, along with many others as described by the Educational Policy Institute (EPI) and the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC).

Collegial work groups (e.g., grade level teams, school improvement teams), sharing of expertise, networking of teachers and principals across schools, cross-role leadership and school improvement teams at school and district levels — all these and many other configurations of professional educators collaborating with one another on student achievement - focused district reform initiatives are indicative of a common emphasis on teamwork and professional community as one of the keys to continuous improvement.

Mr. Ford's current duties include representing DOCR's initiatives in the DOT Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer communities; serving as the key official and architect for the organization's information technology, procurement, human capital, budget, accounting, facilities management, record management, physical and cyber security, and other business programs; advising the Director and Deputy Director on critical mission related matters and program / process improvement possibilities; ensuring continuity of operations along with the delivery of secure, timely, accurate, and quality services and products; and overseeing DOCR's annual $ 10M budget formulation, execution, and justification processes.

In addition to common loan structures such as fixed rate and adjustable rate, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have other loan programs for low to no down payments, community lending and affordable housing initiatives, construction to permanent, home improvement and reverse mortgages.

The Waterfront Beach Resort is proud to follow eco-friendly hotel practices to reduce our carbon footprint, including energy improvements, water conservation measures, recycling and composting, waste reduction and other green initiatives.

We also have other Linux initiatives in the pipe that we're not quite ready to talk about yet; SteamOS will continue to be our medium to deliver these improvements to our customers, and we think they will ultimately benefit the Linux ecosystem at large.

The event puts a spotlight on the creative triumphs of Sub-Saharan Africa and the African diaspora while also raising funds to support Amref's various infrastructure improvement initiatives on the African continent, including increasing access to water and healthcare among many other positive benefits for communities across Africa.To further support these efforts, Amref is hosting a contemporary African art auction, featuring various works of contemporary art and hosted by Artsy.

The State will build on the initiatives underway in the CEF by working with stakeholders and others to advance innovative net zero energy retrofit prototypes for affordable housing, facilitating the adoption of energy efficiency improvements under Medicaid as a component of healthy homes interventions, and advancing the market for zero energy modular homes.

Duties include but are not limited to: • Execute strategy for the firm's integrated marketing, business development, communications, and recommend improvements to the strategy • Plan, develop, and execute projects and programs that support a practice group's strategic plan and track success • Support client engagement initiatives, including training for enhanced client service strategies, contact origination and relationship development, and education / thought leadership initiatives • Provide direction and manage production of proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and RFP responses for the practice groups • Provide direction and manage execution of practice group sponsorships, client presentations and seminars, and other events related to the promotion of the practice groups • Drive awareness / recognition, enhance quality and brand perception of the firm • Manage submissions for major awards, comprehensive survey response campaigns (e.g. Chambers), and related initiatives to further the awareness and positioning of the firm's practices and lawyers • Develop a deep understanding of the practice groups» strengths and market differentiators, including their client base and key market trends • Ensure consistent implementation of key initiatives and recommend strategies to cross-sell to adjacency practice areas • Recommend and help develop tactical marketing and business development plans • Collaborate with other members of the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging of practice group strengths in written materials, including website content

Innovative legal professionals are now implementing many of the same cost - reducing strategies employed by other industries — from process improvement initiatives to technological innovations to outsourcing specific work to third - party specialists.

Great company with good pay, good benefits, open door from management, empowerment of employees to succeed and implement business improvement initiatives which translates in competitive advantage over other refiners.

It is not sufficient to merely describe a new initiative you introduced, but describe how it benefited the organization in cost savings, product / service improvement, or other tangible ways.

Experience includes managing crews of up to 150 in highway / bridge improvements, asbestos abatements, HAZWOPER initiatives and other construction and demolition projects.

In Nguiu, this included 25 new houses, repairs and maintenance for other houses, $ 1 million in additional health initiatives, improvements to the cemetery, a community profile study [139] and funding for a new secondary college.

Palmer said the department was currently «looking to find ways to expand» one of the first quality improvement initiatives it had funded: the Healthy for Life program that collects data from about 100 Indigenous primary health care sites across Australia on essential health indicators and others relating to organisational structure and care provision.

Before joining the DFSS, Dr. Axelrod worked for Chicago Public Schools, where she oversaw the implementation of centrally funded afterschool programming, and helped lead implementation of evidence - based behavioral health strategies and practices and other school improvement initiatives.

Strategies: Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of strategies undertaken by government and non-government agencies; pursue vocational training, employment initiatives; advocate for improvements to produce better outcomes from CDEP; encourage the establishment and development of tourism - related and other Aboriginal business enterprises.