Sentences with phrase «quality programs include»

Although competency - based education can vary depending on the context, high quality programs include three components: clearly defined competencies, broad and deep curricula to support learning and instruction, and rigorous, carefully designed assessments.

KTVA is committed to providing Alaskans with quality programming including truthful and objective news coverage and local stories that resonate with area viewers, as well as providing valuable advertising and sponsorship opportunities for area businesses.

The RESCs develop and manage a wide variety of cost - effective, high quality programs including efforts to regionalize special education services, professional development, minority teacher recruitment, English language learner efforts, transportation and a myriad of other programs.

However, additional characteristics of a high - quality program include nutritious meals and snacks, a strong foundation in language development, early literacy, and math, and teachers who frequently measure children's progress.

Not exact matches

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Organizations are recognized as good community citizens when they support programs that improve the quality of life in their community, including crime prevention, employment, environmental programs, clean - up and beautification, recycling, and restoration.

These actions include successfully driving our ongoing quality remediation program, restoring supply, and scaling up the commercial launch of compelling new technologies, all of which remain on track.»

Strategies for building a quality reputation include setting up programs such as corporate citizenship and «shared value» programs, which aim to create value both for the company and for the communities in which it operates.

Complaints about poor selection, especially in Canada, continue to dog the company even though it is producing its own growing catalog of quality programs, including House of Cards and Orange is the New Black.

The International segment offers digital television services, including local and international digital - quality video entertainment and audio programming under the DIRECTV and SKY brands throughout Latin America.

The program considers factors that impact eating quality including:

Springboard partners have access to Kraft Heinz resources, including its innovation centers, management practices, operating scale, and food safety and quality capabilities programs.

Rosina ensures the quality, consistency and safety of its products through its adherence to HACCP and other audit programs including British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification.

DiMare Fresh's food safety program includes electronic product traceability as well as dedicated quality assurances and food safety practitioners at each of its sites.

For example, the company has initiated a program to achieve full SQF certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (covered under the Global Food Safety Initiative), which includes new protocols for how produce is handled and a complete redesign of the company's warehouse space.

FLX Director William Domico collaborated with Jim Beam to create a program called World Whiskey Specialists, which consisted of experts across the country who promoted the art and quality of Jim Beam's extensive whiskey portfolio, which includes brands like Knob Creek, Maker's Mark and their recently added Suntory Japanese whiskies.

The 2011 recipient was Karen Schmidt, a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University, Schmidt's teaching responsibilities include Fundamentals of Milk Processing, Food Product Evaluation, Dairy Foods Processing and Technology and Quality Assurance of Food Products, and her research program focuses on processing and quality of dairy and non-dairyQuality Assurance of Food Products, and her research program focuses on processing and quality of dairy and non-dairyquality of dairy and non-dairy foods.

The pork industry already offers numerous programs, including Pork Quality Assurance ® Plus (PQA Plus ®) and Transport Quality Assurance ® (TQA ®), to support animal well - being and maintain a safe, high - quality supply oQuality Assurance ® Plus (PQA Plus ®) and Transport Quality Assurance ® (TQA ®), to support animal well - being and maintain a safe, high - quality supply oQuality Assurance ® (TQA ®), to support animal well - being and maintain a safe, high - quality supply oquality supply of pork.

Schoolcraft College boasts a culinary arts program with a national reputation for quality, creativity and culinary excellence, as well as a strong faculty that includes two CMCs (Jeffrey Gabriel, CMC, and Brian Beland, CMC) and one CMPC (Joseph Decker, CMPC).

The trade fair and its accompanying program (including a high - quality exhibitor forum) is the third successful offset of Messe München's drinktec, the world's leading trade fair in the beverage and liquid food industry.

The progress report also acknowledges CSWA's many collaborators who are crucial to the success of the program and describes the many areas of sustainability addressed through action plan workshops, including ecosystems management, integrated pest management, air and water quality, and energy efficiency.

In 2010, Nespresso purchased 490,000 bags (60 kg each) or 29,400 tons under their «AAA Sustainable Quality Program» which includes, but is not exclusively, Rainforest Alliance certified farms [5].

«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.

Program responsibilities include linking donor locations with food rescue groups or those feeding the needy, assisting in the development of product quality and handling standards, tax valuation, donation reporting and ongoing monitoring and follow - up to ensure program implementation and Program responsibilities include linking donor locations with food rescue groups or those feeding the needy, assisting in the development of product quality and handling standards, tax valuation, donation reporting and ongoing monitoring and follow - up to ensure program implementation and program implementation and growth.

It conducts programs that enhance the competitiveness of Wisconsin's dairy industry including establishing new markets, funding dairy - related research, educating consumers about the quality and nutritional importance of Wisconsin milk and dairy products.

* Quality management — Unlike other GFSI recognized certification programs, the SQF program includes a level of certification specifically focused on product quality and the maintenance of private label specifications at the manufacturingQuality management — Unlike other GFSI recognized certification programs, the SQF program includes a level of certification specifically focused on product quality and the maintenance of private label specifications at the manufacturingquality and the maintenance of private label specifications at the manufacturing level.

Cabazon's AWS Gold certification is reflective of the facility's meeting of advanced - level criteria, including the site's positive contribution to the local groundwater system, best practice of the site's water balance, best practice of the site's water quality, and implementation of a water education program, among others.

«In addition to the AAWCS, there are several further standards that Aldi also adheres to, including four our fresh pork products, which are sourced from Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program Gestation Staff Free Certified Farms,» Aldi's spokesperson said.

The BRC Global Standard — used by over 23,000 certified suppliers in 123 countries — is a leading safety and quality certification program for the food and beverage sector with certification issued through a worldwide network of accredited certifying bodies, including Cert ID.

A quality athlete development program should include video to evaluate and analyze the sports technique of young athletes in different sports.

Recommendations from the study included increasing the quality of child care, especially for infants and toddlers, but also, importantly, educing the amount of time that children need to spend in child care through promoting paid parental leave and flexible working hours, and funding programs that support sensitive and responsive parenting.

«The Alliance will help us with costs and quality as we introduce more nutritional options for our students,» said Eric Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer for School Support Services that includes the school lunch program.

Sarah Worden is the Director of Quality Assurance & Training for Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), supporting over 100 school districts nationwide to ensure quality and consistency in all facets of the operation including, regulatory compliance, culinary standards, program marketing, and menu plQuality Assurance & Training for Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), supporting over 100 school districts nationwide to ensure quality and consistency in all facets of the operation including, regulatory compliance, culinary standards, program marketing, and menu plquality and consistency in all facets of the operation including, regulatory compliance, culinary standards, program marketing, and menu planning.

Comprehensive Health Policies: The District of Columbia enacted a law establishing a Healthy Schools Fund that includes directives to prohibit vehicles from idling near schools, implements the EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools programs, and requires a plan to operate school health centers by 2015.

These include encouraging eligible afterschool programs to maximize service by providing suppers instead of or in addition to snacks, recruiting more school districts to provide afterschool suppers and snacks, simplifying the administration of the Afterschool Supper Program, serving meals during weekends, holidays, and school closures, and improving meal quality.

Researchers have developed a number of theoretical frameworks that define implementation fidelity.13, 14,15 Most include adherence to the program model, dosage, quality, and participants» responsiveness and engagement in services; some include the quality of participant - provider relationships.

This list includes: solid internal consistency that links specific program elements to specific outcomes, well - trained and competent staff, high - quality reflective supervision that includes observation of the provider and participant, strong leadership and organizational capacity, linkages to other community resources and supports, and consistent implementation of program components.

Priority # 3: Coordination of home visiting programs with community resources and supports, including high - quality, comprehensive statewide and / or local early childhood systems, such as child health, behavioral health, and human services systems

This investment will allow us to improve the quality of our School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, increase the number of kids participating, and ensure that schools have the resources they need to make program changes, including training for school food service workers, upgraded kitchen equipment, and additional funding for meal reimbursements for schools that are enhancing nutrition and quality.

Education advocates, including Billy Easton of the Alliance for Quality Education, says the $ 807 million dollar school aid increase Cuomo is seeking is less than half of what's needed just to maintain the current level of teachers and programs.

A Quinnipiac poll released on Wednesday showed a preference among New York City residents for Cuomo's plan, though the wording didn't include de Blasio's argument that his plan would provide a higher quality, more comprehesive expansion of the program.

Reporting for the Excelsior Jobs Program is a good model to follow because it includes most of the metrics necessary to have a complete picture of recipients» commitments, actual performance, and incentives issued.3 Another good example is the downloadable data on Industrial Development Agency (IDA) projects provided on the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) website, although quality metrics should include annual numbers, and not just totals.4 See Appendix A for a recommended list of metrics.

The de Blasio administration's «Mandatory Inclusionary Housing» program would require some new construction to include permanently affordable housing, and their «Zoning for Quality and Affordability» would eliminate parking requirements and increase building heights, among other changes, with the goal of making it easier to build affordable units and senior housing.

With local businesses, including the Rochester Red Wings, ESL Federal Credit Union, and many others, REF helped coordinate a quality summer internship program for city students until the school support component was eliminated by the city school district.

Also included were significant increases in the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and the establishment of a $ 200 million program to assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects.

The Youth Services Division is dedicated to providing quality services to youth and families of Erie County along a broad spectrum, including an array of positive youth development programs; screening, assessment, appropriate diversion, accountability, monitoring and intervention services to youth involved in Family Court matters.

These include: • Establishing that all HASA vendors are reviewed at least every two years; • Adding more resources to ensure the completion of all unfinished audits; • Moving HASA's contract monitoring to the HRA's Office of Program Accountability to provide better quality control; • Developing a new HASA client bill of rights with a clear method for making complaints.

Through the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, work has already been conducted in the home to reduce indoor air quality issues, including repairs to the property's chimney, hot water tank, windows and walls.

The fact is, 100,000 people who provide support, guidance, and quality care to about 130,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in New York state are left out of Cuomo's campaign of «raising opportunity for workers and their families,» because, as it stands, the governor's plan doesn't include the necessary funding for nonprofits to support it, jeopardizing their staff, services and programs.

«Over the years, I have worked with Senator Espaillat to address problems in our communities including the need for more affordable housing, the air pollution that causes asthma and other health issues, and to improve the quality of our education programs,» Mr. Farrell told the Observer.