Sentences with phrase «technical assistance efforts for»

Previously she headed up the technical assistance efforts for High 5s and Making Pre-K Count.

Previously he served as Senior Program Director for Evaluation and Policy Research at WestEd and Founding Director of its Washington, DC office where he led a nationwide staff conducting research, evaluation, and technical assistance efforts for clients from federal, state and local agencies, national and community - based foundations, and non-profit and for - profit organizations.

Prior to joining the team at the National Alliance, she was the senior vice president of communications and knowledge management at the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) leading the communications and technical assistance effort for the charter community in the state of California.

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An advocate for both small - business owners and workers, Perry oversees efforts that have included offering more than $ 600 million in financing and technical assistance programs to promote business growth and job creation in economically depressed areas of L.A.

Key to this effort is the new Wisconsin Training and Technical Assistance Professional (T - TAP) Competencies For Early Childhood and Related Professionals Working with Adults, which define the relevant knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by T - TA providers.

Bloomberg, meanwhile, defended the administration's efforts to create opportunities for small, and minority - and women - owned businesses, including new programs to help them secure loans, partner with larger business and get technical assistance.

We appreciate the efforts of Jeff Klein and the IDC to identify where programs are falling short on safety, and hope that this work leads not only to more transparency, so parents can make the best choices for their children, but also to greater technical assistance to help centers provide safe, high quality services,» said Stephanie Gendell, Citizen's Committee for Children of NY.

He has been a lifelong volunteer for causes he believes in, including conducting climate change science field research with the Harvard Department of Forestry in Southern Africa, working on get - out - the - vote efforts for John Kerry, Barack Obama and Zephyr Teachout, building agricultural databases for USAID funded international projects all over the world, and providing technical assistance to schools in Senegal (for which he was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award by the Obama administration).

What is shaping up instead, officials said, is a set of cooperative measures on a range of measures that will include promises of technical assistance from the United States and financing for renewable energy efforts through export credit agencies and the Overseas Private Investment Corp..

In short, our provision of technical assistance was a good - faith effort to help schools improve but, at the end of the day, they were responsible for their results and we were responsible for holding them to account for those results.

On the Race to the Top front, Judy Wurtzel, a deputy assistant secretary for policy, planning, and evaluation, talked up the department's efforts to provide technical assistance to the...

Through various partnerships with national technical assistance centers and national coalitions, we work to support states in their efforts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

American Institutes for Research (AIR), a research and evaluation think - tank, works with the school district to provide technical assistance on its reform plan, which has been critical to their ongoing efforts.

College Readiness for All Toolbox: Comprehensive tools and related resources offering school leaders and technical assistance providers with support to plan, organize, and implement secondary school redesign efforts.

To support these efforts, ED launched the National Student Attendance, Engagement, and Success Center (NSAEC) to provide technical assistance nationwide for strategies that prevent and address chronic absenteeism.

A School - Based Behavioral Healthcare Framework adopted in Alameda County to inform practice — intended to: create a common reference from which educators, service providers, funders, and evaluators can collaborate; serve as a training and technical assistance tool for current, new, and potential partners; serve as a foundation for schools, districts, and providers to target improvements in existing school - based behavioral health systems; and function as a basis for evaluation improvement efforts,

Additionally, the department will compile a list of existing resources for schools to use throughout their outreach endeavors, and will provide support and technical assistance through regional team members to assist states and districts with their family and community engagement efforts.

The IDRA South Central Collaborative for Equity commits 15 to 20 days of services and technical assistance to the effort at no cost to the district, including staff time, travel, technical and clerical support, and other resources that are necessary to complete the FEA.

The report, entitled Use of Individualized Learning Plans: A Promising Practice for Driving College and Career Readiness Efforts: Findings and Recommendations from a Multi-Method, Multi-Study Effort, summarizes NCDW / Youth's findings and recommendations of ILP research and technical assistance activities over a six - year period.

The webinars have been developed to assist DCSIs in navigating the complexities of school improvement processes and to provide opportunities to receive technical assistance, network with other DCSIs, find valuable resources, ask questions, and get support for continuous improvement efforts.

Gretchen Schwalbach, Marketing and Communications Manager for SPN coordinates awareness efforts related to WE Surveys and resources and manages all MARCOM activities and initiatives, including those of the CTE Technical Assistance Center and SPN's key partners.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) established an English Language Learner Assessment Advisory Task Force in 2012 to address opportunities and challenges for English learners (ELs) presented by new college - and career - ready standards and assessments.This Advisory Task Force — composed of technical staff and leadership from multi-state assessment consortia, EL researchers and technical assistance experts, policy advisers, and other stakeholders — prioritized efforts to move toward a more common definition of English learner within states and across states participating in multi-state assessment consortia.

Outreach efforts for eNEPA have consisted of two introductory webinars, six demonstrations, and six technical assistance / training opportunities.

The fact sheet further lists ongoing efforts in capacity building, technical assistance and financial support for a number of enabling activities, such as improving data collection systems, institutional reforms and national monitoring systems.

The CJI Implementation Plan is a multipronged effort that includes assistance in strategic planning for state judicial leadership, education and technical assistance for state and local courts, evaluation of demonstration pilot projects to document the impact of best practices, and the development of practical tools and instructions on effective implementation efforts.

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 generation

Over the last year, Early Milestones Colorado has been helping 15 communities use this tool by providing support for planning efforts, facilitation and technical assistance to local grantees.

Family Involvement in the Improving Child Welfare Outcomes Through Systems of Care Initiative (PDF - 716 KB) National Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care (2010) Describes the planning process and implementation of family involvement at the case, peer, and systems levels and identifies lessons learned and recommendations to enhance implementation of future family involvement efforts in child welfare.

And I want to thank the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and the Office of Special Education Programs for sponsoring this, what we think is a very important webinar, a part of our efforts to elevate and shine a light on the issues around inclusion, especially in the preschool years.

Offering technical assistance, regional and national learning community meetings, funding and more, we support state leaders» efforts to set policy, offer services and advocate for children from birth to age five.

Strategies: Engage effectively with Governments; maintain and reinforce existing corporate governance and conflict of interest activities; develop the Noongar governance structure; seek out technical assistance; communicate to the wider community; spread understanding on the issues; meet and discuss ideas; coordinate efforts to achieve the best outcomes for all Indigenous people.

Strategies: Engage effectively with Governments; maintain and reinforce existing corporate governance and conflict of interest activities; develop the Noongar governance structure; seek out technical assistance; communicate to the wider community; spread understanding on the issues; meet and discuss ideas; coordinate efforts to achieve the best outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This report focuses on States» current efforts to reduce barriers to interjurisdictional placement and presents recommendations for improving the process through training and technical assistance, collaboration, and policy changes.

Texas Comprehensive Center (2005 — 2012): The Texas Comprehensive Center provided technical assistance and professional development to the Texas Education Agency and the state's 20 regional education service centers (ESCs) to build their capacity to support districts and schools engaged in improvement efforts, including support for leadership.

Efforts include providing pediatrician and interprofessional education, resources, and technical assistance; working on policy, advocacy, and systems improvement issues; and connecting providers and families to community resources for education, treatment, and other services such as early intervention, home visiting, and trauma - informed care.