Sentences with phrase «successful state practices»

In fact, based on what we know, federal accountability provisions will complement the most successful state practices.

Not exact matches

POTTERAnd that there really isn't evidence to show globally that that is necessary, that we have the third highest Cesarean section rate in the world, that we have 50 percent of all first - time mothers being induced in the United States really leads us to question what can we do to integrate some of the practices that are successful in home birth into models in hospitals.

In addition, attendees joined small group discussions about effective and successful policies and practices at the school, district, and state level pertaining to three groups of activities that catalyze efforts to meet and exceed Smart Snacks requirements:

Percentage of hospitals with ideal practice on indicators of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, CDC's Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey, by year — United States, * 2007 — 2013

«He led the way on winning marriage equality in New York, ensured critical non-discrimination protections were extended to transgender New Yorkers, took bold executive action to stop the discredited and dangerous practice of «conversion therapy,» and set a strong example with his successful efforts to significantly lower the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the Empire State.»

The nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission also opposes the proposal, saying: «New York State is approaching its statutory debt cap,» and «Successful technology programs require significant investment in implementation and the integration of technology in pedagogical practice, not merely the purchase of new hardware like laptops and iPads.»

Many practicing yogis can experience an improved mood, increased feelings of positivity and motivation, less anxiety and hostility, and a sense of connectedness after a successful yoga session, leading to a state of well - being and peace.

As an example of a district imitating successful charter - school practices, Denver Public Schools is, as Education Week has reported, «aiming to re-create within its own buildings the innovation seen in top charter schools, and keep the state funding.»

No one can make the case that the conference provided secret bullets for school reform in the United States, and most every conference participant would agree that the particulars of the United States make it difficult to introduce wholesale many of the practices that have been successful abroad.

«As demonstrated in this report, there is a great body of practice knowledge, good evidence of successful programs and strong learning cultures, and, increasingly, states (governments) are adding systemic supports.

Many states are legislating a movement away from prescribed punitive justice for misbehavior in schools, and restorative practices are gaining in esteem as an evidence - based intervention that has proven successful when implemented correctly.

Through award, the Department will identify and disseminate successful practices across the state

This award will both encourage districts to explore innovative and proven models to serve students with disabilities and to disseminate those successful practices across the state.

Despite successful implementation of this professional development based on what many experts believed to be the best practice for improving math instruction, scores on the NWEA and state math tests showed small declines (and the NWEA decline was not statistically significant while the state test decline was).

Because of their central importance for successful turnaround, these four practices now thread through all of our agency's supports for the state's lowest performing schools.

The information in these synthesis reports was collected from practicing administrators and teachers in reentry programs nationwide, and is designed to assist state departments of education, school districts, and community - based organizations interested in redesigning or initiating efforts to help youth with disabilities return to the education system and become successful school completers.

Grade - level standardized tests are aligned with state learning expectations, so if teachers are «teaching to the test,» then students are practicing subject matter that has been deemed necessary for the successful completion of their grade.

A successful school turnaround requires a systems approach with coherent guidance and support from the state and district to complement the actions of the school; and A successful school turnaround is more than the initial jolt of bold changes in structure, authority, and personnel; it includes phases in which effective practices and processes are routinized and sustained.

We are committed to continuing to share successful practices from these programs with educators across the state to help all children receive high - quality early learning opportunities.»

For each practice, the roles of the state, the district, and the school are briefly outlined, providing examples of their reciprocal roles in successful school improvement efforts.

First, I will say that as a former person in charge of teacher preparation in the state of New York that the portions of this report that talk about the importance of alignment, of the higher education system and the P12 system, and really understanding the ways in which we're providing opportunities for teacher candidates to have longer residencies and we're thinking about ways in which teacher candidates are participating in coursework and practice, experiences that allow them to really apply what they're learning in ways that they're getting more at bats and they're becoming more confident and they're entering the system with a set of skills that are gonna help close those gaps and help those secondary students be successful is important.

2007 Session Chalkboard was successful in helping to: restart and revise the state level mentoring program for new teacher and administrators; call on the Oregon Department of Education to conduct a study of school transportation to look for greater efficiencies; and, implement state level reviews of district business practices in order to identify efficiencies and share best practices.

Increase awareness of best practices and successful strategies for what state leaders need to know and be able to do to improve the quality teaching for children birth through grade three.

Increase awareness of best practices and successful strategies for what state leaders need to know and be able to do to improve the quality teaching for children birth to through grade three.

The idea was that the key policies and practices that affect the success of school leaders — the standards that define high - quality leadership and provide a basis for holding leaders accountable; the training that prepares leaders for their role as catalysts for learning; and the range of conditions and incentives that help or hinder those leaders — are most likely to be successful and sustained if they are both well - coordinated and aligned to the goal of improved student learning at all levels of public education: state, district and school.

● Driven by the Kansas State Board of Education's vision for education, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) identifies evidence - based practices of successful education systems and requires Kansas school districts to employ a quality improvement process that addresses these practices and shows evidence of growth in areas identified by the state bState Board of Education's vision for education, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) identifies evidence - based practices of successful education systems and requires Kansas school districts to employ a quality improvement process that addresses these practices and shows evidence of growth in areas identified by the state bstate board.

Identifying successful practices in developmental coursework and bringing them to scale will be essential to increase educational opportunity and equity in the state.

State chapters in Ohio and Arkansas recently held successful conferences sharing best practices, policy developments, and program innovations.

While the report's authors conclude that too few districts in the state are adequately transitioning English learners to these new standards, they spotlight 11 California school districts that have been particularly successful in boosting achievement for these students and describe the specific practices tied to the Common Core that have made the most impact.

CAP and ERS outline sustainable turnaround practices for state policymakers and recommend the appropriate roles for the federal government, states, districts, and schools to play in supporting successful turnaround efforts.

The DBE Summit's «Making it Count — Partners In Excellence» provided best practices on how to run a successful DBE business and working with the State Departments of Transportation.

Must have licenses that remain in good standing and allow for the successful practice of law within the state

She grew this practice into one of the most successful radiation oncology services in the Unites States.

I was blessed to build a successful practice and attract 2 other Board - Certified feline specialists to eventually create one of the largest cat hospitals in the United States.»

Successful associate veterinarians with Windmill Animal Hospital, aside from the proper licensure and educational requirements to practice in the state of Texas, have the following attributes:

I train professional dog trainers who come to Dover from all over the United States to not only learn to train dogs, and solve complex behavior issues, but also to learn to start and run their own successful behavior training practice.

The Lost Dogs mission has been so successful that the concept has been accepted and put into practice states throughout the country.

Whitehead reports that LSR has allowed him to launch and maintain a successful practice providing services for modest means clients throughout the state.

And more on, «Oh, the places [our students will] go,» 15 as volume 21 continues the theme of how to best prepare law students to practice law, Jeremy Francis, Daphne O'Regan, and Ryan Black's article, «Designing Success: Motivating and Measuring Successful 1L Student Engagement in an Optional, Proficiency - Based Program Teaching Grammar and Punctuation,» 16 focuses on the lawyering skill — using correct grammar and punctuation.17 Responding to a gap between the entering students» grammar and punctuation skills and how to address those needs, the authors collected data18 in a five - year study of almost 1,500 students, who completed the first - year curriculum at Michigan State University College of Law, which includes instruction on grammar and punctuation.

ALBANY, NY (05/12/2010)(readMedia)-- To help the growing number of attorneys who are starting their own law firms, the New York State Bar Association Law Practice Management Committee will present «Starting Your Own Practice,» a continuing legal education (CLE) program designed to provide attorneys with a wide - ranging blueprint on how to establish, operate and build successful solo or small firm practices.

«Daniel and Vicky bring complimentary civil litigation and criminal defense practices that align with Todd & Weld's longstanding reputation as a leader in successful, results - oriented commercial, business, and employment litigation in federal and state court.»

Whether you are the property owner or the tenant - turned - landlord, fully understanding the terms and conditions of the lease and sublease agreements, as well as the state law governing the practice, will result in the best possible chance for a successful subleasing.

Michael S. Lieberman is a founding partner whose many years of practice include the successful litigation of numerous complex civil and criminal matters with a particular emphasis in the federal and state appellate court system.

Religion as «identity» is reflected in the JFS judgment: ``... the Secretary of State is concerned that if successful it would, given the way in which the case has been put, have implications for a wide range of faiths that use «membership» of a religion but not its practice in their admission criteria.»

Our advice included: advising the company on the full range of applicable consumer financial services and bank regulatory laws in an effort to ensure efficient and compliant product and service development; the successful defense of a confidential state regulatory inquiry into certain business practices; and negotiating a private resolution to private, civil claims of alleged trademark infringement and cyber theft.

Broadcast Host for «You and the Law» — KUCI 88.9 FM 10 years experience as a Field Claims Adjuster Insurance Field Claims Adjuster and Supervisor for Three States Personal Injury Attorney — 24 years Member of Orange County Bar Association — 24 years Admitted to practice in 9th Circuit Federal Courts Admitted to practice in all California Courts, and United States & California Supreme Courts Orange County College of Trial Advocacy Graduate Judge Pro Tem — California Municipal Courts Personally handled over 3,000 matters to successful conclusion Charter Member: Legal Aid Society Member: Amicus Publico

My book presents a hybrid sentencing model that combines clearly - stated normative principles with procedures that have proven successful in practice in the most fully - developed state sentencing guidelines systems.

Shovein was recognized for her efforts and leadership within the State Bar of Michigan's Intellectual Property Law Section, various International Trademark Association (INTA) Committees, volunteer efforts for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, as well as her successful and growing practice.

In addition to the courts, Dennis has built a successful practice in representing individuals and companies before administrative tribunals such as the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the Sheriff's Merit Board and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, where he recently succeeded in overturning a mortgage broker's license suspension.

In addition to the strength and breadth of the firm's Corporate practice group, I am also impressed with Sheppard Mullin's successful growth and expansion in recent years,» Yehezkel stated.