Sentences with phrase «support special testing»

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Assuming that disabled people will always be among us, that the proliferation of genetic testing will strengthen the perception that the prevention of disability is a matter of responsible reproductive behavior, and that society is therefore entitled to hold people personally responsible for having a disabled child, it is not unlikely that political support for the provision of their special needs will erode.

Unconscionable conduct (agrees with NFF that they have not provided protection and support reforms «to provide transparency in the supply chain» and recognise that «certain classes of suppliers... are predisposed to suffering from a special disadvantage...»; misuse of market power (legal framework must «level the balance of market power in negotiations...», «ensure transparency in the transmission of market prices» and «not allow for final market risks to be borne by the primary producer» and provide «transparency of contract processes» - specifically, Canegrowers supports effects test and a process giving ACCC greater power to «regulate anti-competitive behaviour and impose penalties», shifting «the decisions framework from the judicial system to a regulatory system» which would make it more accessible to small producers); collective bargaining (notes limits of Sugar Industry Act (Qld); authorisation and notification approval costly and limited and not a viable alternative - peak bodies should be able to «commence and progress collective bargaining with mills on behalf of their members» and current threshold too restrictive)» competitive neutrality (mixed outcomes - perverse outcomes in the case of natural monopolies - suggest remove «application of competitive neutrality provisions to natural monopoly essential services»)

We need to bring common sense to Common Core because New York is wasting too much time and money stressing children out to prepare for these tests which are of questionable educational value instead of focusing on supporting teachers so they can do their job and teach children what's really important,» said Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, a former public school special education teacher and guidance counselor.

To support R&D for new reactors and fuel cycles, facilities will ultimately be required with special test capabilities.

It has such programs for transportation, reimbursement for high - cost special education students, early - childhood education, literacy programs, kindergarten - development grants, support for students scoring low on state tests (the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System), and school construction assistance.

Currently I am a Principal Investigator of Project ESCOLAR (Etext Supports for Collaborative Online Learning and Academic Reading) a five year grant funded by the Office of Special education Programs (OSEP) to develop, test, evaluate, refine, and disseminate Collaborative Online Projects designed to support academic reading of science content for middle school students with learning disabilities.

The study found that after multimedia technology was used to support project - based learning, eighth graders in Union City, New Jersey, scored 27 percentage points higher than students from other urban and special needs school districts on statewide tests in reading, math, and writing achievement.

Research efforts are aimed, for example, at ensuring bias - free results, validity of technology - enhanced items, stability of measuring student growth across time, developing testing accommodations for students with special needs, software for computer - based testing, and technical support and scoring for local standards - based assessments in Iowa and the nation.

Student Support Services provides oversight and guidance for Intervention / Support Programs, Special Education, Section 504 Accommodation Plans, and assists parents and students in requesting applications for test accommodations through the College Board and ACT.

Research behind VAL - ED (the Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education tool to assess principal performance, developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University) suggests that there are six key steps - or «processes» - that the effective principal takes when carrying out his or her most important leadership responsibilities: planning, implementing, supporting, advocating, communicating and monitoring.40 The school leader pressing for high academic standards would, for example, map out rigorous targets for improvements in learning (planning), get the faculty on board to do what's necessary to meet those targets (implementing), encourage students and teachers in meeting the goals (supporting), challenge low expectations and low district funding for students with special needs (advocating), make sure families are aware of the learning goals (communicating), and keep on top of test results (monitoring).41

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A sample of 36 Great Expectation model elementary schools were matched with 556 Oklahoma non-Great Expectations elementary schools based on the following variables: ethnicity, free and reduced lunch eligibility, school size, average number of days students absent, percent of parents attending conferences, percent of teachers with advanced degrees, percent passing third grade reading test, district population size, unemployment rate, average household income, teachers per administrator, percent of student's in special education, instructional support budget, and district percent passing Algebra I. Five years of pass rates on third grade reading and third grade math state exams were examined.

... Standardized tests shine a spotlight on disparities in achievement — whether for students of color or those with special needs — so districts can steer teacher support and dollars wisely, said Taylor Rub, a special education teacher at the Minneapolis charter Bright Water Elementary.

Some of the tools used are extended time on tests, testing modifications, special electronic tools for communication, questions read to students during testing, group therapy and other supports.

The child who is being considered for special education services will often receive assessment (s), evaluations or psycho testing (again this depends on the educational jurisdiction) to determine if they qualify to receive special education programming / supports.

Failure to provide the specific supports and services outlined in an IEP is illegal and from what people are saying it sounds like the whole test might have to be invalidated for students with special needs.

Filed Under: Common Core, Special Education Tagged With: children with disabilities, Christmas, Common Core, community, high - stakes testing, hope, opting out of the test, public schools, support, Teach for America

In my interview with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary - General at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, we discussed the cycle of poor student performance in at - risk communities, the key characteristics of schools that affect the level of performance, how government policy can support students, and the relevance of the PISA test in a changing education environment.

Excellent teachers getting «developing» regardless that their students have IEPs, are special needs or are English Language Learners and have difficulty with testing... But the beat of bullying administrators, harassment, and the demand for data continues... And nowhere do I see our union leaders apologizing for supporting this agenda and calling for an immediate stop to its use.»

Education systems use IQ tests to help identify children for special education and gifted education programs and to offer extra support.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: + Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students; + Develop, write and help implement IEPs; + Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences; + Communicate regularly with parents / learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software, as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed; + Participate in the school's Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as asSpecial Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: + Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students; + Develop, write and help implement IEPs; + Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences; + Communicate regularly with parents / learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software, as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed; + Participate in the school's Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as asspecial needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software, as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed; + Participate in the school's Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as asspecial education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as asspecial adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as assigned.

(1997) E652: Current Research in Post-School Transition Planning (2003) E586: Curriculum Access and Universal Design for Learning (1999) E626: Developing Social Competence for All Students (2002) E650: Diagnosing Communication Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (2003) E608: Five Homework Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities (2001) E654: Five Strategies to Limit the Burdens of Paperwork (2003) E571: Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans (1998) E628: Helping Students with Disabilities Participate in Standards - Based Mathematics Curriculum (2002) E625: Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed in State and District Writing Assessments (2002) E597: Improving Post-School Outcomes for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (2000) E564: Including Students with Disabilities in Large - Scale Testing: Emerging Practices (1998) E568: Integrating Assistive Technology Into the Standard Curriculum (1998) E577: Learning Strategies (1999) E587: Paraeducators: Factors That Influence Their Performance, Development, and Supervision (1999) E735: Planning Accessible Conferences and Meetings (1994) E593: Planning Student - Directed Transitions to Adult Life (2000) E580: Positive Behavior Support and Functional Assessment (1999) E633: Promoting the Self - Determination of Students with Severe Disabilities (2002) E609: Public Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities (2001) E616: Research on Full - Service Schools and Students with Disabilities (2001) E563: School - Wide Behavioral Management Systems (1998) E632: Self - Determination and the Education of Students with Disabilities (2002) E585: Special Education in Alternative Education Programs (1999) E599: Strategic Processing of Text: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Learning Disabilities (2000) E638: Strategy Instruction (2002) E579: Student Groupings for Reading Instruction (1999) E621: Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities (2001) E627: Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention for Students with Disabilities: A Call to Educators (2002) E642: Supporting Paraeducators: A Summary of Current Practices (2003) E647: Teaching Decision Making to Students with Learning Disabilities by Promoting Self - Determination (2003) E590: Teaching Expressive Writing To Students with Learning Disabilities (1999) E605: The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)(2000) E592: The Link Between Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)(2000) E641: Universally Designed Instruction (2003) E639: Using Scaffolded Instruction to Optimize Learning (2002) E572: Violence and Aggression in Children and Youth (1998) E635: What Does a Principal Need to Know About Inclusion?

All special characters, including non-Latin text, wingdings, and other non-standard textual content, should be tested for support in the target reading systems.

A few days ago, the Android ICS update roll out (which is a special soak test for the members of Motorola's official Xoom Support Forum) has begun for a number of users of Motorola Xoom only.

Special recognition is due to the ABCA - American Border Collie Association for financial support of the research and to other concerned groups and individuals in the community for their participation in the development of this test.

- for Sonic's 25th anniversary last year, Iizuka received a task to deliver some sort of product - the target was «dormant fans» who used to play the SEGA Genesis, but haven't really played any games since - Iizuka met Christian Whitehead, which lead to the creation of Sonic Mania - there was talk of another port, but Iizuka thought fans would desire something new from the old games - this is the first time Iizuka partnered with a team of devs spread across various countries - Iizuka said this team had a greater passion to create - this was in comparison to companies that set decisions on a pre-determined schedule (in meetings, etc)- the team had so many features they still wanted to add after the beta version was complete - since there were only a few spots with text that needed to be localized, they could bring the game to more places quicker - the game has Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish support - the Studiopolis stage is included due to receiving the most requests from the Sonic Mania development team - Iizuka actually considered reducing the amount of stages at one point in order to meet the development schedule - Sonic Mania doesn't really have much in the way of cut content like scrapped stages - since Sonic Mania was only distributed digitally, the team was able to continue working very close leading up to launch - this let them put in practically all ideas, and there are currently no plans for DLC - Iizuka recommended Flying Battery Zone for inclusion becaues he likes the music - he also likes when the player goes inside and outside the ship - Iizuka likes Mirage Saloon because the stage structure will be different depending on the player character chosen - Puyo Puyo gameplay was added because there was a Puyo Puyo game released in the west for the SEGA Genesis - this game was originally called «Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine», and the team thought it would make a fun boss battle - Iizuka didn't have plans to feature Blue Sphere in the special stages - the Blue Sphere special stages were brought over to Mania as a test, but ended up staying for the final game - the team felt the need to continuously connect stages from various eras, which is doe with the Phantom Ruby story - for Sonic Mania, it was decided that the technological limit would be set at SEGA CD, - this is higher than the Genesis but lower than Saturn - in creating a SEGA CD - grade special stage, they would intentionally make SEGA CD - grade polygons

US Citizenship Test Samplers was supported by an Individual Artist Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

In a recent decision of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Maryland's intermediate appellate court addressed the question of whether a New York resident could be subject to personal jurisdiction in a Maryland paternity and support action based on his filing of an answer to the original complaint for custody, his request for genetic testing, and his request for discovery.

Where software offered a notable special feature not supported in the other products, we tested it when our hardware and software setup allowed it.

Typical duties seen on an Educational Consultant resume sample are assisting students who are undergoing transitions in their education process, providing information on college admission procedures, advising students on college admission tests, supporting minorities and special populations, and helping students at risk.

Responsible for all technical support of products from the above suppliers including training sales and repair personnel, repairing faulty equipment, end - user and distributor customer support, technical support for sales, product testing, evaluation and QC; special focus on Shimano including annual QC manager meetings, weekly / monthly reports to Shimano Europe

Manage calendars, answer phones, assist with special events, and provide support for quality assurance testing and blog post writing.

• Take medical histories and recording of vital signs of patients • Prepare and manage medications, approve drug refills, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy • Draw blood, get patients ready for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings of patients • Explain cure procedures to patients • Prepare patients for examinations, and support physicians for the duration of examinations • Collect and arrange laboratory specimens and carry out basic laboratory tests • Dispose of dirty supplies, and make medical instruments germ - free • Educate patients about medications and special diets • Organize examination room instruments and equipment • Keep waiting and examining rooms tidy and clean

HIGHLIGHTS • Over 6 months experience working with special children • Highly skilled in perceiving the needs of children and managing their activities • Proven record of assisting lead teacher in imparting instructions, helping students, and correcting tests • Demonstrated ability work effectively with minimum supervision • Able to transfer or restrain students physically • Comprehensive knowledge of maintaining exact and timely records to support individual educational plans • Substantial knowledge of sign languages (SEE, PSE, and ASL)

Administrative Technician III for Texas Department of Transportation: - Implement improved and time saving procedures; consistently reduce overhead costs, improve workflow and increase office efficiency - Create and maintain a database of public assistance complaints; assign an internal investigator to each case and follow - up once closed - Developed and monitor a calendar system using PowerPoint where accurate records of vacation / sick leave / comp time used and accrued are tracked month - to - month for comparison with monthly time sheets - Answer inquiries from the general public, vehicle storage facility operators, motor carriers, the trucking industry and other state / federal agencies regarding rules, laws and regulations governing the issuance of motor carrier credentials - Prepare correspondence (email and written) and review for completeness and correctness - Field calls and manage administration, resolve a wide - range of staff dilemmas and challenging situations on a daily basisPrincipal Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Provided support to Directors, Department Managers, Project Managers and Project Engineers as well as international personnel - Maintained detailed calendars of appointment schedules for business meetings, conferences, domestic / international travel arrangements and special events - Expertly ran this fast - paced, large office encompassing office and structure maintenance, scheduling of machine / equipment service and repairs, and ordering and stocking office supplies; updated and maintained department web pages - Compiled, created and distributed financial reports and PowerPoint presentations - Edited and formatted technical documentation and maintained filing systems - Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, hotel, car and meeting locations - Planned departmental meetings, special events and office movesSenior Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Supported Department Manager and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and shop personnel - Tracked and monitored pending and confidential correspondence and financial information - Prepared apprenticeship packets for distribution; received applications, recorded data, and set - up and coordinated Differential Aptitude Tests; notified applicants of test results and set - up initial interviews - Coordinated special events; managed information systems and maintained web pages; oversee special projects - Resolved office obstacles, communication barriers and complicationsSenior Program Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Photographed, downloaded and printed digital pictures of parts, processes and people involved in Rotor CAM area - Created and produced departmental newsletter; initiated Receiving Inspection Records Retention process (scanned records onto CD for easy and accessible retrieval and storage)- Set - up and coordinated meetings and special events; created slide show presentations and maintained web pagesPage 2

Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.Collected urine and fecal samples.Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.Cleaned and organized patients» living quarters.Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.Obtained and set up suction equipment.Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Provided pediatric and adult care for patients facing a variety of illnesses and disabilities Administered medications, physical examinations, hearing tests, vision screenings, and immunizations Designed and implemented patient diets, exercise routines, and overall plan of care Oversaw and maintained patient information database ensuring accurate and accessible records Authored military operations manual and received special recognition from the US Navy Consistently promoted and awarded for excellence in team leadership and operational support Handled official US Navy correspondence ensuring professional communications Managed phones, faxing, filing, data entry and other office administrative tasks as needed

Whitech USA, Inc. 06/2004 — 06/2009 Special Projects Manager • Provided level 2 technical support to clients for all software releases • Managed specialized network integrations of software with VPN Tunnels and enterprise level firewalls • Coordinated and established interfaces with business partner software including Xerox • Wrote two applications in C++ that allowed company kiosk imaging software to automatically send orders to an Agfa D - Workflow and Kodak DLS systems • Authored windows service in C# which automatically sent orders to the wholesale lab • Maintained office network, Nortel Networks phone system, Windows 2003 SBS server, and offsite servers • Tested latest software releases and reported bugs to development team

Maintain and distribute protocols and testing materials to schools, Special Education Support Teachers

Recommendations that were not supported included proposals to reintroduce kinship care means testing, remove additional allowances for older age groups or special need children, and to decrease financial support for carers of multiple children.

The results of a privately completed assessment can be taken to the school where it will be used to provide appropriate support and accommodations for the student (e.g. extra time on test / exams, small room testing, placement in special programs, preferential seating, the use of a laptop, etc.).

The AHF support of HIV prevention initiatives and services has made possible special HIV testing events leading up to National HIV Testing Day, Jtesting events leading up to National HIV Testing Day, JTesting Day, June 27.

New findings published today show families test - driving the government's new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system feel more supported than ever.

The Children's Bureau's Role in Promoting Parent Engagement and Family Support: A Brief History and Current Efforts (PDF - 236 KB) Brodowski, Hernandez, Brown, & Lamble (2012) Journal of Family Strengths, Special Issue: Centennial of the Children's Bureau, 12 (1) Highlights the Children's Bureau's efforts to test innovations and disseminate knowledge about promising and evidence - based practices regarding parent engagement and family sSupport: A Brief History and Current Efforts (PDF - 236 KB) Brodowski, Hernandez, Brown, & Lamble (2012) Journal of Family Strengths, Special Issue: Centennial of the Children's Bureau, 12 (1) Highlights the Children's Bureau's efforts to test innovations and disseminate knowledge about promising and evidence - based practices regarding parent engagement and family supportsupport.

Kinship Connected is our tried and tested support service for all kinship carers, including Special Guardians.

Identifying special educational needs: putting a new framework for graded learning support to the test.