Not exact matches
Each program is tailored to meet
specific needs described by the client, and uses the same instructional methodologies, curricula, and expert faculty that have established the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a world - class provider of
professional development for education leaders and practitioners.
Coordinate district support
for school improvement across organizational units (e.g., supervision, curriculum and instruction, staff
development, human resources) in relation to district priorities, expectations
for professional practice, and a shared understanding of the goals and
needs of
specific schools.
The principal introduces, •
Professional development (both in terms of the theoretical knowledge of Second Language Acquisition and
specific strategies
for ELLs) • Teacher observations (understanding the classroom context and
needs of ELL students) • Building Staff Knowledge (role of ESL teachers in instructional planning) • District support (aligning programs district wide and developing responsive programs)
While ongoing
development of
specific technology skills will always remain a challenge, providing teachers with the TPACK framework with which they can reflect, analyse, and understand their own practice provides potential
for long - term, self - driven,
needs - based
professional development.
The
specific topics
for summer institutes and ongoing
professional development sessions were informed both by the curriculum
development process and observed and reported teacher
needs.
Professional development programs
for teachers and other education workers can be customized according to the
specific needs of the district.
With the publication of the Teacher Leadership Skills Framework, the Center
for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP) takes another step toward articulating and clarifying the
specific professional development needs of teacher leaders that will positively impact learning
for students in all of our schools.
The theory of teacher
development articulated above demands a shift in the structure of
professional learning in schools toward
professional learning
for teachers that is: 1) aligned to the behaviors, skills, and knowledge that define effective teaching, 2) individualized to the learner (s), taking different forms depending on the experience, skills, and
needs of the
specific teacher (s), and 3) embedded in the context of teaching: ongoing and collaborative.
With dozens of
specific tools organized around key phases of instruction, Tools
for Thoughtful Assessment meets this challenge directly, and provides administrators with tools to help all teachers meet their
needs, their students»
needs, and their
professional development goals.
(e) The board shall establish the information
needed in an application
for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method
for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular
needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan
for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures
for evaluation and
professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special
need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate,
specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans
for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.
Maybe that's why 97 % of educators we surveyed identified the
need for professional development learning to be driven by their own
specific and individual goals.
Principals noted a compelling
need for more adequate preparation and
professional development in
specific leadership areas, such as how to manage the change process in the schools, evaluate teachers» use of the new standards during instruction, align the school's instructional focus, make key decisions on the best types of
professional development to support teachers, and develop extended learning opportunities to sufficiently address CCSS implementation.
The SAHE works in conjunction with the SEA to make competitive subgrants to partnerships of IHEs, high -
need LEAs, and other entities (
for competitive grants) through
specific activities that focus on
professional development for teachers, highly qualified paraprofessionals, and, if appropriate, principals.
Flexible
professional development for your school, district or community program is available to make the best use of your staff's time, maximize your investment, and tailor a program suited to your
specific needs.
In addition, the Exceptional Child management system makes it easy
for administrators to assign and track
professional development for educators across their organizations and to customize the online courses to meet their
specific needs.
Professional development is essential
for all educators, who ideally are engaged in learning communities to identify
specific knowledge and skills
needed to serve different groups of learners.
In order
for professional development to work, leaders must address high - yield instructional strategies aligned to the
specific needs of their staff in a positive, supportive and collaborative environment.
Partner institutions are required to submit
specific plans aimed at reducing the
need for remedial classes, expanding student participation in Tech Prep programs, and providing effective
professional development services to teachers of dual enrollment courses.
Our targeted
professional development and learning is designed to meet your
needs in
specific areas of pedagogy and practice to achieve charter goals
for schools.
They might view this
specific challenge as the impetus
for initiating something they had long intended to do, such as restructure the instructional coaching positions to ensure that new teachers are provided
needed professional development, initiate a peer - mentoring program, or kick - start the new year by asking a local organization to provide funds
for a team - building retreat
for the newly constituted faculty.
Financial Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operations, sales, and customer service activities
for multiple financial institutions Oversee company expansion and branch openings in new markets and territories Manage client assets in excess of $ 285 million across a wide range of investment vehicles Design and implement
professional development and employee recognition programs Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, cold calling, and other tactics Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Negotiate and execute contracts with C - Level decision makers Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future
needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Strictly adhere to budgets and project timelines
Client Services Supervisor — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible
for electronic payroll system operations
for a large and economically diverse client base Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, technical, and administrative staff ensuring efficient operations Maintain working knowledge of proprietary software, industry best practices, employment law, and tax law Oversee adherence to departmental budgets, project timelines, and company policies Coordinate efforts between multiple departments resulting in timely and cost - effective project completion Design and implement
professional development programs to enhance team skill sets Utilize employee recognition programs to build morale and dedication to company mission Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Utilize technical proficiencies and industry knowledge to offer guidance and support to coworkers and clients Craft effective presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Maintain sales and customer service records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account of transactions and financial health Build and strengthen long term relationships with peers, clients, partners, and industry leaders Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks as
needed Consistently promoted due to excellence in management, customer service, technical support, and sales
Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced
professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Generate monthly sales in excess of $ 3 million through effective networking, marketing, and other sales tactics Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral material Hire, train, and supervise large sales and customer service staff ensuring effective and profitable operations Recognized and promoted
for excellence in management, staff
development, and record breaking sales Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen
professional relationships with clients, partners, peers, and community leaders Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced
professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Generate sales in excess of $ 75 million through effective networking, marketing, and other sales tactics Design and implement comprehensive business
development plans, marketing initiatives, and business models Recognized and promoted
for excellence in management, staff
development, and sales Cut company expenses by 16 % while increasing revenues through effective management decisions Train and direct large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to sales best practices Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen
professional relationships with clients, partners, peers, and community leaders Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Enforce corporate compliance with all applicable regulatory authorities and bodies of law Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Insurance Underwriter — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with expertise in underwriting, sales, marketing, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Oversee health insurance underwriting determining client insurability and company risk Discover client
needs, tailor insurance packages, and present quotes Utilize industry software to analyze risk, generate quotes, and author reports
for senior leadership Build and strengthen
professional relationships with internal sales representatives and external brokers Consistently exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Recognized and promoted
for exceptional team management, sales, and customer service Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Continually participate in ongoing
professional development opportunities to enhance skill set
Account Executive — Duties & Responsibilities Direct pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and customer service ensuring
professional and profitable operations Consistently recognized
for excellence in sales, customer service, and team leadership Design and implement marketing campaigns including commercials and collateral materials Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Negotiate lucrative contracts with medical facilities, third party vendors, and other industry leaders Designed and implemented award winning staff
development and recognition programs Serve as community liaison offering health and pharmaceutical education at various speaking engagements Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Generate record breaking sales through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Maintain 100 % customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future
needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Program Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a strong technical knowledge of and passion
for program mission, industry trends, and
developments in field of independent living skills training Coordinate all logistical and organizational aspects of community, industry, and program -
specific events, including schedules, donor functions, and other activities to support program goals Interact with program participants, staff members, and donors in a
professional manner to improve the user experience and promote the
development of quality giving and support relationships Act as a liaison between staff members, other members management, donors, and other interested parties to drive program growth and ensure long - term sustainability Perform
needs - based issue and situational assessments to improve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and ensure participant satisfaction throughout the challenging learning process Present relevant information and instruction to program participants, providing thorough and effective explanation and demonstration to individuals of differing learning capacities Hire, supervise, and manage staff in a
professional manner that drives efficiency, promotes safety, and utilizes each individual's strengths to the highest capacity to fulfill program mission Present relevant information and updates to program heads and stakeholders, including performance and giving reports Support leadership team to facilitate in efficient business and organizational operations, performing important administrative tasks and analytical assignments while addressing key issues
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Develop and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Proficient in copywriting, editing, and digital photography Responsible
for business
development through corporate and community partnerships Build and strengthen
professional relationships with community leaders, business partners, and coworkers Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity in television and radio interviews Conduct public relations activities and attend relevant events, fairs, and conferences Coordinate and participate in charitable events in service of the local community Perform research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future
needs Consistently exceed location revenue goals through effective marketing and sales tactics Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Study internal literature to become an expert on products, corporate history, and mission Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Perform administrative tasks including filing, data entry, phones, and other tasks as
needed Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules
Accounting
Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy development, financial statement development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevan
Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization
for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy
development, financial statement
development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop
specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other
professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevan
professional advisors as
needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and
professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevan
professional service Ensure adherence to
professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevan
professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevant benchmarks
Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced
professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Utilize skills in organizational structuring, process management, and cost analysis to ensure effective operations Recruit, train, and direct sales, marketing, and customer service staff resulting in record revenue generation Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral material Build and strengthen supplier, manufacturer, distributor, and dealer relationships Recognized and promoted
for excellence in management, staff
development, and record breaking sales Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their
specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Individual programs — home visiting or early childhood — can use this framework as a starting point
for more intentional
professional development planning, amending it as
needed to include model -
specific competencies and outcome measures.
The meta - analysis suggests that programs with stronger effects on children's social and emotional
development share three characteristics: (a) the program targets children with a
specific need that has been identified by the parents, such as a behavioural or conduct disorder or developmental delay (also corroborated by Brooks - Gunna; (b) the program uses
professional rather than paraprofessional staff; or (c) the program provides opportunities
for parents to meet together and provide peer support as part of the service delivery approach.
A child specialist, who is a licensed mental health
professional with
specific training in child
development and experienced in dealing with families in transition, is neutral as to the parents but advocates
for the child, keeps the child's
needs in the forefront, assesses the child's functioning, and helps the child to express the child's feelings, thoughts and concerns and communicates these to the parents, thereby providing a «voice
for the child» in the process, and may provide child -
development education to the parents and assist them in formulating their parenting plan.