Sentences with phrase «quality professional development focused»

We support educators through high quality professional development focused on teacher leadership and innovative instruction.

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Effective, focused, high - quality professional development is provided to volunteers.

Rather than today's system, which focuses on «input regulations» such as textbook mandates; seat time rules; cumbersome, outdated certification requirements; and professional development units, public officials should place greater emphasis on vastly improved data systems, better teacher evaluations, curricular quality, and meaningful accountability.

For too long our professional development systems have focused on the quality of the professional development «inputs» provided to teachers to improve their professional practice, with unfortunately little evidence of improvement or linkage to any «outputs» of a change in instructional practice.

Her recent research focuses on: teacher professional development, instructional coaching, teacher evaluation, changes over time in teachers» mathematical knowledge and instructional quality in mathematics, and the teacher experiences and characteristics that lead to high - quality instruction and stronger student outcomes.

High quality, focused, and structured professional development opportunities for all teachers will be necessary to address this critical issue.

For example, Head Start has been and continues to be a leader in its focus on family engagement and comprehensive services, on children with disabilities, and on children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; in its commitments to accountability for program quality; in its investments in the professional development of the early childhood education workforce that led to the development of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; and in its commitment to and investment in research and evaluation to strengthen quality, improve child outcomes, and reduce the achiedevelopment of the early childhood education workforce that led to the development of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; and in its commitment to and investment in research and evaluation to strengthen quality, improve child outcomes, and reduce the achiedevelopment of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; and in its commitment to and investment in research and evaluation to strengthen quality, improve child outcomes, and reduce the achieDevelopment Associate (CDA) credential; and in its commitment to and investment in research and evaluation to strengthen quality, improve child outcomes, and reduce the achievement gap.

Learning Forward (formally the National Staff Development Council), an organization focused on effective educator professional learning, adopted and expanded the Guskey and Sparks (2002) model by developing a set of standards for high quality educator learning (Learning Forward, 2011; National Staff Development Council, 2001).

In Michigan, for instance, the new chief state school officer recently replaced the test - focused accountability system with a new grading system that relies on a broader set of measures of school quality, including family involvement, the quality of professional development, attendance, and dropout rates, among others.

The Professional Development Task Force, convened by state schools Superintendent Delaine Eastin, concluded that many students will not be able to measure up to new academic standards if the state doesn't focus more on the quality of the teaching corps.

Question: Do you think that the evolving focus on policies aimed at improving the quality of our teaching force will continue, and move from almost a sole concentration on professional development (in - service) to more stringent quality controls for preservice education (admission and exit requirements), together with...

The strongest relationship here is with Emphasis on teamwork -LRB-.45), Focus on quality -LRB-.39), District culture -LRB-.38), Use of data -LRB-.35), Jobembedded professional development for teachers -LRB-.35), Relations with schools and stakeholders -LRB-.35), Targeted improvement -LRB-.31), and Investment in instructional leadership -LRB-.23).

Provides leadership professional development, coaching, mentoring to cohorts focused on quality management with a strong business focus.

With so much discussion about defining high quality professional development, we talk about strategies for engaging adult learners, giving educators usable take - away strategies, and coaching implementation in real - world instructional settings — all while maintaining a focus on improving student learning.

Currently, Title II of ESSA supports teacher residency programs that prepare teachers in shortage subject areas or to teach in high - needs schools; high - quality induction programs; job - embedded professional development focused on continuous improvement of teachers» skills; and career ladders for accomplished teachers.

Intervention should focus on factors that can produce significant improvement, including effective professional development, active parent involvement, high - quality classroom assessment, and smaller class sizes.

Ms. Vanzura is a growth - focused instructional coach with a passion for supporting the use of high - quality, authentic literature in classrooms, development of engaging and dynamic professional development for teachers, and serving as an advocate for excellence in literacy instruction.

Teachers learn through self - directed professional development focused on the best practices for student - centered learning; including quality performance assessments, authentic project based learning, and adolescent social and emotional learning.

The Social Studies collaborative focuses on identifying, developing, and sharing high - quality educational resources that support student and professional learning through rigorous standards, engaging curriculum, balanced assessments, effective professional development and attention to equity.

Although past professional development in Bayside has focused on increasing the quantity of student - talk, the teachers of Bayside have struggled to provide structures promoting quality academic discourse.

Promote, support, and incentivize quality, ongoing teacher professional development focused on data use.

This report focuses on candidate selection, emphasizing instructional leadership, and including high quality mentoring and individualized professional development.

Establish mechanisms for providing high - quality and consistent support — including facilitation and professional development — to all districts in the state in developing a limited number of focused goals directly related to district - identified needs in the area of instruction and student learning?

In a 2007 report to the U.S. Department of Education, the Center for Teaching Quality noted that few teachers receive the «intensive, sustained, and content - focused professional development» that leads to increased student achievement.

In our continuous efforts to provide top quality education to all our nation's students, we must also consider related efforts to improve our teacher pipeline, such as strengthening pathways into teaching (traditional and alternative); providing meaningful professional development, and focusing on measuring and improving educator effectiveness.

Assistant Professor of Practice — Math Department Duties (Focus on elementary teacher preparation).5 FTE (90 % teaching, 10 % service) Typical load: 2 courses per semester Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to assume a leadership role with respect to the Mathematics department's courses for pre-service elementary teachers, maintaining a partnership with the Department of Teaching Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE) to ensure both the quality of the department's offerings and the professional development of graduate teaching assistants.

NIOST researchers and trainers will focus on quality, professional and workforce development through the initiative.

Many schools have a real need at this point in time to secure high quality professional development that focusses on improving the quality of formative assessment, and the use of this assessment information to inform decision making at all levels.

In addition to providing practical, hands on training and technical guidance to use the many features of the iObservation tool, the iObservation team is also dedicated to delivering high quality professional development that places a focus on developing a common instructional language based on high yield instructional strategies.

Many professional development efforts focus on novice teachers, with professional development for mid-career teachers varying widely in scope and quality.

At present, there are no standardized measures for assessing pre - kindergarten / early elementary classrooms» contributions to child outcome that could be appropriately used in a system of accountability or professional development focused on classroom quality.

«We participated in high quality professional development using the Logic Model which helped us to focus on our project from beginning to end.»

These professional development opportunities have focused on promoting partnership building and program sustainability, among other research - based strategies that support quality afterschool programs statewide.

Unfortunately, however, there does not seem to be consistent evidence that teacher quality is actually improving — likely because implementation at the school and district level often lacks a focus on holistic professional development planning that focuses on real needs and growth - based feedback to meet shared goals.

C3WP supports high - quality professional development with rich, teacher - developed instructional resources designed to bridge teachers» current practice, as well as the implementation of complex, multi-day instructional sequences focused on argument writing.

Facilitate and provide quality teacher leadership and professional development opportunities that are focused on building leadership and school capacity that improve student learning and teacher retention.

• Exclusive focus on specialty and emergency medicine; no primary care • Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and an exceptional track record of clinician loyalty • Flexible schedules that allow focus on both professional development and quality of life • Individual clinician mentorship and support for training programs through Blue Pearl University and Blue Pearl Science • Strong focus on a positive hospital environment • Leadership and other advancement opportunities

Flexible schedules that allow focus on both professional development and quality of life Individual mentorship and support when needed from your team of experienced doctors.

* Experienced in ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with strategy, focusing on efficiency, productivity & quality * Experienced in monitoring and reviewing software development team in developing online portals and mobile applications * Experienced in People & Team management through setting reasonable, challenging and clear performance goals and maintaining a keen focus on employee engagement and retention * Convenient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Words, Outlook, Powerpoint) Professional Summary * Competent, diligent and result oriented professional with 6 and half years of experience iProfessional Summary * Competent, diligent and result oriented professional with 6 and half years of experience iprofessional with 6 and half years of experience in Insurance.

In collaboration with the professional staff at the Office of Career Strategy, McDougal Career Fellows work to develop and enhance the quality of career development programming, services and tools available to Yale GSAS students and postdocs, with a focus on the non-academic job search.

Results - focused, quality - driven professional with advanced presentation and relationship development abilities, with track record of success improving sales and inventory performance to ensure profit turnarounds.

Results - focused, quality - driven with strong knowledge of accounting and finance, poised to utilize gained knowledge and skills in diverse organizational functions to contribute positively to organizational goals while achieving professional development.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: * Over 7 + years of experience in software development and testing, automating development and testing web - based, client server and database applications, with primary focus on Quality Assurance and showing best results in fast changing work environment.

SUMMARY * Quality focused Clinical Research professional, with nearly 4 years of experience, and exposure in, Research & Development, Quality Checking, Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs and Document Management

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY LEAD Product design and development: (15 years): Well - disciplined lead technical engineer focused on leading & supervising of product design, development, quality, reliability and cost.

ACCOMPLISHED DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT / REGIONAL MANAGER / OFFICE MANAGER Offering a solid dental professional background with over 25 years experience a strong performance record of business development focusing on profitability customer service quality control with cutting - edge training methods to improve staff efficiency Significant qualifications include: Result driven individual accomplished in all levels of d...

Professional Experience Peanuts Worldwide (New York, NY) 1996 — Present Supervisor, Product Development Department -LRB-[Insert Start Date]-- Present) • Lead and manage a five - person team in all aspects and procedures of quality assurance administration for over 50,000 new product designs on an annual basis with annual retail sales in excess of $ 1 billion • Oversee the development and maintenance on high - profile global relationships, including MetLife and the worldwide use of Snoopy to establish brand identity • Supervised product development staff on a daily basis, focusing on high - quality process execution, creative implementation, and professional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide appProfessional Experience Peanuts Worldwide (New York, NY) 1996 — Present Supervisor, Product Development Department -LRB-[Insert Start Date]-- Present) • Lead and manage a five - person team in all aspects and procedures of quality assurance administration for over 50,000 new product designs on an annual basis with annual retail sales in excess of $ 1 billion • Oversee the development and maintenance on high - profile global relationships, including MetLife and the worldwide use of Snoopy to establish brand identity • Supervised product development staff on a daily basis, focusing on high - quality process execution, creative implementation, and professional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide apprDevelopment Department -LRB-[Insert Start Date]-- Present) • Lead and manage a five - person team in all aspects and procedures of quality assurance administration for over 50,000 new product designs on an annual basis with annual retail sales in excess of $ 1 billion • Oversee the development and maintenance on high - profile global relationships, including MetLife and the worldwide use of Snoopy to establish brand identity • Supervised product development staff on a daily basis, focusing on high - quality process execution, creative implementation, and professional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide apprdevelopment and maintenance on high - profile global relationships, including MetLife and the worldwide use of Snoopy to establish brand identity • Supervised product development staff on a daily basis, focusing on high - quality process execution, creative implementation, and professional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide apprdevelopment staff on a daily basis, focusing on high - quality process execution, creative implementation, and professional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide appprofessional customer relations • Work closely with IT department and other business areas to troubleshoot various technical issues with computers and company - wide systems both for internal and client use, along with the launch of new digital company - wide approval system

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all daily operations in each zone of Ford's Trim and Chassis Departments Oversaw manufacturing processes, 120 employee team, and final product quality Served on company Continuous Progress Improvement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posProfessional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all daily operations in each zone of Ford's Trim and Chassis Departments Oversaw manufacturing processes, 120 employee team, and final product quality Served on company Continuous Progress Improvement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posprofessional and positive manner

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Sales Management and Business Development — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while overseeing sales and marketing operations, executing critical business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business, client, and vendor relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to develop, market, and improve products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios with customer - focused and consultative sales strategies Collaborate in all phases of strategic business planning with other senior - level management personnel, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install sales, marketing, and support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of related business opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Utilize familiarity with various marketing media, technology applications and software, compensation arrangements, budget operations, quality assurance processes, and territory management Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive manaDevelopment — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while overseeing sales and marketing operations, executing critical business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business, client, and vendor relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to develop, market, and improve products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios with customer - focused and consultative sales strategies Collaborate in all phases of strategic business planning with other senior - level management personnel, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install sales, marketing, and support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of related business opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Utilize familiarity with various marketing media, technology applications and software, compensation arrangements, budget operations, quality assurance processes, and territory management Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive manadevelopment functions, and both managing and leveraging key business, client, and vendor relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to develop, market, and improve products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios with customer - focused and consultative sales strategies Collaborate in all phases of strategic business planning with other senior - level management personnel, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install sales, marketing, and support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of related business opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Utilize familiarity with various marketing media, technology applications and software, compensation arrangements, budget operations, quality assurance processes, and territory management Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive management team