Sentences with phrase «state appraisal systems»

Micro-Credential topics are aligned to national teacher standards that are the model for state appraisal systems.

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Agreement for use of the New York state thruway authority's fiber optic system, or any part thereof, may be made through agreements based on set fees rather than public auction or negotiation based on «best interest of thruway» and «appraisal of the fair market value.»

States and districts should establish systems in which all stakeholders collaborate in the development of teacher performance appraisal processes and instruments to create ownership and commitment to effective performance appraisal focused on improved student learning.

Teacher evaluations systems are not consistent across states because state laws and district policies on teacher evaluations vary in their requirements for teachers and for those who conduct their performance appraisals.

States and districts should create performance appraisal systems with differentiated approaches to evaluation that are based on teachers» knowledge, skills, and experience.

State law requires the commissioner to adopt a state - recommended system for the teacher appraisal process with criteria based on «observable, job - related behavior, including: (1) teachers» implementation of discipline management procedures; and (2) the performance of teachers» students.&rState law requires the commissioner to adopt a state - recommended system for the teacher appraisal process with criteria based on «observable, job - related behavior, including: (1) teachers» implementation of discipline management procedures; and (2) the performance of teachers» students.&rstate - recommended system for the teacher appraisal process with criteria based on «observable, job - related behavior, including: (1) teachers» implementation of discipline management procedures; and (2) the performance of teachers» students.»

Although state law also allows local school districts to use teacher appraisal systems developed by district and campus site - based decision - making committees that include the same two criteria as the state system, it is estimated about 86 percent of Texas school districts use PDAS.

TCTA filed a lawsuit Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in response to new state rules governing teacher appraisal systems.

Regardless of the repeal of federal mandates, the Texas Education Agency has maintained that it plans to implement T - TESS as the state - recommended teacher appraisal system in the 2016 - 17 school year, though it will delay implementing the student growth component until the 2017 - 18 school year.

«Clearly the commissioner has the authority to establish a state model appraisal system, which he has done,» said TCTA General Counsel Lonnie F. Hollingsworth Jr. «However, his authority does not extend to dictating terms for locally developed appraisal systems, the process for which is outlined for districts in state law.»

The finally adopted rules require that, under both the state - recommended system and locally - developed and adopted appraisal systems, beginning with the 2017 - 2018 school year, each teacher appraisal shall include the performance of teachers» students, which the rules define as «how the individual teacher's students progress academically in response to the teacher's pedagogical practice as measured at the individual teacher level by one or more of the following student growth measures:

Each of these proposed rule revisions reflects conditions imposed by Texas's NCLB waiver — that student growth be measured at the individual teacher level, that student performance on state assessments must be included as a measure of student growth, that the student growth component must be weighted 20 percent in a teacher's evaluation, and that TEA ensure that local school districts using locally - developed appraisal systems use student growth at the individual teacher level.

In addition to the standards, the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices include professional responsibility and ethics as a foundational principle of the state's teacher preparation programs, educator certification requirements and school district instructional personnel appraisal systems.

PDAS was adopted in response to legislation that required the commissioner to adopt a state - recommended system for the teacher appraisal process with criteria based on «observable, job - related behavior, including: (1) teachers» implementation of discipline management procedures; and (2) the performance of teachers» students.»

On April 13, 2016, TEA issued finally adopted rules for its new state - recommended teacher appraisal system, the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T - TESS), which goes into effect with the start of the 2016 - 2017 schoolsystem, the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T - TESS), which goes into effect with the start of the 2016 - 2017 schoolSystem (T - TESS), which goes into effect with the start of the 2016 - 2017 school year.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generstate, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generstate committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generState Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC) 05/2007 — 01/2010 Imaging Science and Information Systems Center — Insert Title • Train, supervise, and assure the work quality of a team of 3 - 6 regional analysts • Write analytical summaries of open source collections of biological threats and other national security threats • Develop and refine indication and warning methodologies and taxonomies for biological and radiological threats • Offer guidance and expertise on intelligence community interagency fusion cell for H1N1 «swine flu» • Assist in research and development work on plant health project • Conduct case studies on state and non-state actor biological weapons programs and orphan source radiological incidents • Participate in multi-agency tracking of nuclear proliferation activities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East • Perform project lead duties, participate in the selection process of new employees, and assist with performance appraisals • Awarded the National Intelligence Medallion for organizational work on Project Argus

* By comparison to the appraisal system, the BPO system requires no formal licensing process, is not regulated by federal legislation, and remains largely unregulated by the individual states.