Sentences with phrase «provide academic credit»

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In settling the D.C. lawsuit, Chartwells agreed to make $ 14 million in credits and payments to the school system and committed to provide $ 5 million in philanthropic support for the schools, including $ 4 million to the D.C. Public Education Fund for «innovative programs» and $ 1 million to several nonprofit organizations that promote literacy and provide mentors, college scholarships and academic enrichment.

Finally, websites and blogs are skilful, time expensive and may provide academics with limited career credit.

They suggested that, rather than measuring academic achievement based on proficiency rates alone, states should either look at scale scores or some sort of an index providing partial credit for getting students to a basic level (and additional credit for getting students to an advanced one).

Second, school leaders began giving academic credit for various aspects of the extracurriculum, such as providing English credit for students working on the school newspaper or yearbook.

A Wall Street company that provides independent financial analyses and credit ratings for businesses and school districts is offering a service that will enable states to link data about financial expenditures with academic results and compare performance across districts.

As increasing focus is put on college and career readiness, we're working hard to better understand the evolving landscape and adapt to ensure that we are providing students with the opportunity to learn academic and fundamental skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and problem - solving in order to achieve success in credit - bearing two - or four - year colleges or workforce training programs.

The high school pays the costs of the community college course, provides academic support for the student on the high school campus, and awards high school credit for the course.

Initiatives such as identifying students at risk for dropping out early and providing the necessary academic and social / emotional supports; the expansion of alternative and flexible pathways to graduation, such as on - line credit recovery courses, have proven to be effective in reaching more students and keeping them in school, Warwick said.

Houston ISD's credit - recovery program prides itself on academic rigor and student support, provided mostly by grad coaches but sometimes by teachers who grade written exams.

Last year, LA Unified's Chief Academic Officer Frances Gipson said that California's public universities had approved the online credit recovery courses provided by Edgenuity and others as acceptable for admission.

As the authorizer, TPSB would have received a two percent administrative fee from Tangi Academy and gained credit for the school's academic results as part of the accountability system, all while providing their constituents and taxpayers with another public school option.

School - Based Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students - SPSY 5900 - 3 credits Covers psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and academic interventions in the school setting with an emphasis on providing these services to diverse students.

For others, the high school International Baccalaureate program provides a serious academic program and may lead to some college credit.

K12 will provide comprehensive wraparound services targeted to individual student needs and for the benefit of the school community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowling club.

Certified teachers provide synchronous feedback to students, hold office hours for credit - bearing courses, and are available throughout the summer via our Academic Hotline.

PRAISE FOR LOCAL EDUCATION COVERAGE: Speaking of Chicago, A new Center on American Progress report highlights academic progress in Chicago schools and credits the nonprofit outlet Catalyst Chicago (now a part of the Chicago Reporter) for translating information about Chicago schools to the school community and providing «intense outside scrutiny» to the school system for roughly 20 years.

These programs provide students with a challenging academic experience and the opportunity to earn college credit prior to high school graduation.

Competency - Based Education, also known as Competency - Based Learning, is a K - 12 and higher education practice that provides flexibility in awarding credits for academic courses.

The Academic Services team enables districts and schools to expand course offerings, address hard - to - fill teacher assignments, support students with extended absences, and provide a digital learning option to meet student needs so that they can stay in their home district, recover credits, and meet graduation requirements.

You may use AP credit to meet required coursework provided that the credit has been posted to a collegiate academic transcript and the subject area is clearly indicated for which credit was granted.

Our department provides new and continuing students the opportunity to meet with a Faculty Advisor, Academic Advising Coordinator and Peer Advisor to answer any questions they may have regarding degree requirements and transfer credits.

A co-op provides hands - on experience to complement your coursework in exchange for academic credit.

Accountant — Duties & Responsibilities Trained in corporate finance and accounting with a proven record of academic excellence Maintain proficiencies in industry accounting software including QuickBooks Online Pro and PTS Skilled in financial management and customer service best practices Oversee company payroll, P&L statements, credit cards, savings accounts and general ledger Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client loyalty and referrals Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, vendors, and corporate partners Responsible for corporate cash flow, inventory, and other assets Create spreadsheets tracking sales, customer service, accounting, and other activities and data Author and present reports regarding corporate financial health, customer service operations, and sales Train junior team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate protocols Perform all duties in a professional, positive, and timely manner

If the counselor is receiving academic credit, he / she will provide written documentation of procedures, deadlines, and forms to the supervisor before each term.

Qualifying continuing education activities include the following: Courses offered or approved by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) or its affiliates; courses accredited, approved or offered by the Commission on Accreditation for Marital and Family Therapist Education (COAMFTE), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the American Association of Social Workers (AASW), the American Psychological Association (APA), or their affiliates, provided the coursework is clearly related to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of marital and family therapy; courses offered or approved by institutions accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marital and Family Therapist Education (COAMFTE); graduate coursework in or related to the discipline of marital and family therapy field offered by a regionally accredited academic institution, either audited or by credit; or programs in or related to the discipline of marital and family therapy sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited academic institution, provided the coursework is clearly related to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of marital and family therapy.»