Sentences with phrase «require leadership support»

Successful reform efforts require leadership support, and they should address all aspects of the learning environment — from the curriculum and teaching, to how classrooms are configured, said James Collins, who is the Virginia M. Ullman Professor of Natural History and the Environment at Arizona State University: «You can't fix one point on the continuum and expect the continuum to change.»

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Sometimes, this approach to leadership required Lincoln to make deals he was initially uncomfortable with to gain the support of legislators, notably to win passage of the constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery,» he writes.
Republican leadership reportedly needs the support of just one more GOP lawmaker to reach the 50 - vote threshold required for the Graham - Cassidy bill to pass.
The report also suggests that integrating Canada's trade and human rights policies and programs requires a pan-Canada approach supported by strong leadership and consistent engagement from government.
Through several public policy initiatives, NACO represents Angel asset class issues of national significance, assumes a leadership role in areas requiring national coordination and support, and promotes the Angel asset class to the general public in Canada and abroad.
I suspected I'd get a little pushback from fellow Christians who hold a complementarian perspective on gender, (a position that requires women to submit to male leadership in the home and church, and often appeals to «biblical womanhood» for support), but I had hoped — perhaps naively — that the book would generate a vigorous, healthy debate about things like the Greco Roman household codes found in the epistles of Peter and Paul, about the meaning of the Hebrew word ezer or the Greek word for deacon, about the Paul's line of argumentation in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 11, about our hermeneutical presuppositions and how they are influenced by our own culture, and about what we really mean when we talk about «biblical womanhood» — all issues I address quite seriously in the book, but which have yet to be engaged by complementarian critics.
«Successful governments require a number of ingredients: strong leadership, public support, dedicated ministers, and a good dose of luck, to name but a few.
We are now calling on the Liberal Democrat leadership to withdraw support for the Bill, while preserving those liberal elements that do not require legislation.
[109] The Labour Party held a leadership election, in which Jeremy Corbyn, then a member of the Socialist Campaign Group, [110] was considered a fringe hopeful when the contest began, receiving nominations from just 36 MPs, one more than the minimum required to stand, and the support of just 16 MPs.
He called on the leadership of NLC to extend their supports and cooperation to the government at the centre especially by establishing an harmonious relationship that will bring about the required transformation.
Accomplishing this to a meaningful extent will require an extraordinary commitment by the NIH leadership, and extraordinary vision and selflessness from established scientists who will need to set aside their own scientific agendas, and support proposals that are essential to the long - term well being of American scientists.
The AAS stands ready to help support the transitions required, while working to promote continued US leadership in the exploration of the Universe and the understanding of our place in it.
According to John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri and others, leadership on the sustainability agenda will require the vision to make decisions with the next 50 or 100 years in mind, and to identify and support emerging innovators and changemakers.
That also means that in cases where a requisite degree of leadership capacity does not exist in a school, then systemic intervention, such as coaching support, may be required to ensure it is in place.
If principals want to increase their influence, they must focus on the vital leadership traits, necessary performance standards, and required degrees of support needed to build a solid foundation with all members of the team.
Increasing take up requires a cultural change in schools with support and commitment from the head teachers, governing bodies and school leadership teams.
Increasing take up requires a cultural change in school that has the support and commitment from the headteacher, the governing body and the leadership team in school.
Not surprisingly, what matters most at Envision — the focal point of execution — is its instructional system, which requires a team of teachers, facilitative leadership, high - quality analytical tools, and expert support.
eLearning solutions can help address these gaps, but they require a supporting philosophy of servant leadership to maximize their impact.
Because the approach requires ongoing support from administrators and continual buy - in from teachers, a turnover in leadership often topples the framework Efficacy builds.
Positive outcomes from technology investments require three things: visionary leadership, ongoing support for teacher training, and valid tools for assessing the impact of technology on student learning.
Now that the technological foundation for the use of robust systems of longitudinal education data has been laid in most states and school districts, experts say the focus needs to turn to making such data more useful for teachers, administrators, parents, and students, That will require a mix of strong leadership at the state and districts levels, greater collaboration across state agencies, and much better professional development and ongoing support for teachers and administrators.
«Taking forward these recommendations will require strong leadership across the sector but will ensure all young people are supported to take the learner journey that is right for them.»
The maker movement in education requires both grassroots and leadership support and Maker Promise partners are committed to supporting all stakeholders.
We assumed that effective leadership may require a combination of external support and pressure.
These are difficult leadership contexts that require additional interventions and support.
District administrators and other leaders of initiatives external to the school, need to develop principals» understanding about the kinds of support teacher leadership work requires and work with them to get that support in place.
But after almost 15 years of supporting the growth of teachers across the country, we also know that maximizing the reach of professional development into the classroom requires one key ingredient — the instructional leadership of the school's leadership team.
Aware that this new challenge required an expanded set of leadership skills, Mesfun engaged the support of a transformational leadership coach.
Through discussion with a range of stakeholders we've developed guidance and practical support addressing both the school - level cultural and leadership practices needed and the systemic and institutional changes required to enable a truly research - engaged education system.
These include: · Use of instructional programs and curricula that support state and district standards and of high quality testing systems that accurately measure achievement of the standards through a variety of measurement techniques · Professional development to prepare all teachers to teach to the standards · Commitment to providing remedial help to children who need it and sufficient resources for schools to meet the standards · Better communication to school staff, students, parents and the community about the content, purposes and consequences of standards · Alignment of standards, assessment and curricula, coupled with appropriate incentives for students and schools that meet the standards In the unlikely event that all of these efforts, including a change in school leadership, fail over a 3 - year period to «turn the school around,» drastic action is required.
Numerous provisions contained in S. 1177 represent a huge step forward from current legislation: the elimination of adequate yearly progress and the 100 percent proficiency requirements, tempering the test - and - punish provisions of No Child Left Behind; the continued requirement of disaggregated subgroup data; removal of the unworkable school turnaround models required under the School Improvement Grant and Race to the Top programs; clarification of the term school leader as the principal of an elementary, middle or high school; inclusion of the use of Title II funds for a «School Leadership Residency Program»; activities to improve the recruitment, preparation, placement, support, and retention of effective principals and school leaders in high - need schools; and the allowable use of Title II funds to develop induction and mentoring programs that are designed to improve school leadership and provide opportunities for mentor principals and other educators who are experienced and effective.
Many districts have acknowledged challenges around providing the training and collegial support necessary to successfully prepare site leaders for the redefined leadership role required to be successful in the Link Learning context.
What's required is not necessarily an infusion of new personnel, but recognition of available leadership potential, and the opportunities and support to leverage that potential.
What's required is not necessarily an infusion of new personnel, but recognition of leadership potential, and the opportunities and support to activate it.
At Green Dot schools, principals and assistant principals are not managers or bureaucrats but instructional leaders tasked with identifying high - quality teaching and providing personalized coaching and professional support; subjects lacking in leadership preparation programs nor required of traditional school leaders.
Whether a school requires a rapid turnaround or simply seeks to rise to the next level, SEDL provides intensive, tailored support grounded in research and practical experience to improve leadership, teaching, and student achievement.
Further, particular aspects of teachers» professional community — a shared sense of intellectual purpose and a sense of collective responsibility for student learning — were associated with a narrowing of achievement gaps in math and science among low - and middle - income students.14 Strong professional learning communities require leadership that establishes a vision, creates opportunities and expectations for joint work, and finds the resources needed to support the work, including expertise and time to meet.15 Collaborative teacher teams can improve practice together by: 16
Mentors provide continual feedback in a trusting and supportive relationship that focuses on enhancing the Residents» readiness for the challenges of their school leader positions, and supporting their continuing professional growth to meet the State's Standards for the knowledge, skills and personal dispositions required for effective school leadership.
He understands that leadership requires bigger vision and he understands and seeks to understand the needs of teachers in order to best support his colleagues as department head and as a veteran teacher at our school site.»
The CEA's endorsement means that the leadership of all of the major public employee unions in Connecticut have thrown their support behind the candidate who has pledged that he will not propose or accept any tax increase during this second term, despite the fact that Connecticut is facing a $ 4.8 billion budget shortfall over the next three years.While Connecticut's millionaires continue to celebrate the fact that they have been spared the need to «sacrifice» by being required to pay their fair share in taxes, Malloy's policies will ensure massive increases in local property taxes for the middle class and widespread cuts in local education budgets.
However, this requires support from leadership, adequate and equitable resources from the school / district and effective partnerships with parents, communities and businesses to support such instruction.
The Department's reinvigorated Title VI enforcement and compliance program will require strong and continued support from the Department's leadership to ensure its continued effectiveness.
The Department's reinvigorated Title VI enforcement and compliance program will require strong and continued support from the Department's leadership to ensure its continued viability and effectiveness.
Launching a thought leadership campaign that will require the creation of a series of high - level presentations and reams of fresh content to support them?
«Community Knowledge Centre supporting our 360 degree granting mandate in all parts of community the Calgary Foundation has identified five vital priority areas that require increased leadership: Living Standards (reducing poverty), wellness (encouraging mental health), arts (living a creative life), environment (pursuing a sustainable future), community connections (strengthening relationships with indigenous communities)»
Securing the strong policy changes needed to protect our oceans requires leadership and support from elected officials.
In most cases, adaptation requires information and tools coupled to a decision - support process steered by strong leadership, and there are a growing number of examples in the Northeast.
The Court also noted that there was «no evidence that anyone, including Christian Horizons» leadership, ever considered whether the prohibition on same sex relationships was necessary for the effective performance of the job of support worker in a home where there is no proselytizing and where residents are not required to be Evangelical Christians.»
It also involves identifying business trends and making recommendations to improve business performance; supporting the practice group in building business cases for required initiatives such as lateral hires; working proactively with the practice group's leadership team and partners to provide financial expertise and support; and monitoring working capital balances, making recommendations to improve lock up and escalating issues as and when appropriate.
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