Sentences with phrase «use quality assessment practices»

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In this context, the responsibility of schools is to ensure high quality assessment of classroom practice as part of accreditation and registration as well as developing a growing understanding of the use of classroom observation and feedback as key tools for improving the quality of teaching and learning practice for individual teachers, teams and schools.

Provide ELLs with quality instructional practices and resources, including fair assessments, free use of dictionaries and thesauruses, extra time, and the option of multiple media.

Proposed changes to improve teaching practices, including implementation of content - rich curriculum and effective use of assessment data, and proposed changes to professional development are central to our effort to ensure every child in Head Start receives high quality early learning experiences that will build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Using a variety of assessments, videotapes of classroom instruction, and surveys (student surveys are featured in the preliminary report), the project is attempting to address some of the heretofore under - addressed issues in the measurement of teacher quality (especially non-random classroom assignment and how different classroom practices lead to different outcomes, neither of which are part of this preliminary report).

NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), including instructional practices to promote learning and development, teacher - child interactions, assessment practices, the use of materials and the physical environment, constitute the foundation of quality for all children, including children with disabilities.

Abstract: Given the importance of teacher quality and the limitations of using pre-hire characteristics to assess teaching potential, Urban Teacher Center has developed several formative assessments of its teacher candidates to ensure that they receive feedback to support continuous improvement as they develop their practice.

The School Improvement Services department may be contacted for assistance in quality classroom assessment practices, progress assessment practices, and universal assessment practices, including common assessment design, construction and use.

Building on our work with CPAC, LPI, and EducationCounsel, we have launched a new national initiative that brings together K - 12 and higher education policy and practice leaders to support the expansion of high - quality performance assessment systems, and their use in college admissions, placement, and advising.

The department is asking for input from assessment experts on certain issues, such as the evidence states should submit to demonstrate that they are using high - quality assessment systems, and the best practices related to measuring higher - order thinking skills and individual student growth.

The system involves trained teams of practicing educators from neighboring districts visiting schools throughout a district, observing to what extent the schools are meeting eight indicators of school quality — from using performance - based assessments to providing equity in student learning.

These early career educators will receive rigorous training, mentoring by trained teacher mentors, access to current research, peer support and targeted high - quality professional development to help create teacher leaders who will help new teachers achieve expertise in curriculum planning, assessment, and using data and reflection on practice to improve teaching and learning.

Research and best practice models suggest that high - quality assessments: (1) measure what they are designed to measure; (2) are consistently applied and tested for fairness; (3) regard assessment as an ongoing process for professional growth, not just a «tool» or an isolated event; (4) use the best available evidence, often from multiple sources; (5) reinforce the organization's core goals; (6) provide actionable feedback on what matters most; and (7) help build a culture of continuous improvement.

Gayle's areas of expertise include brain - compatible learning, block scheduling, emotional intelligence, instructional and assessment practices, differentiated instructional strategies, using data to differentiate, literacy, presentation skills, renewal of secondary schools, enhancing teacher quality, coaching and mentoring, managing change, and building professional learning communities.

A contract or employment position in an organization where I can use my assessment skills, leadership qualities and my love for gerontology in practice as a Nurse Practitioner to impact that population CORE COMPETENCES * ICU * Cardiology * Telemetry * Case management Technical Proficiencies * Cardiac Monitors, * Hemodynamic Monitors, * Cerner Charting Software * CVVHD Machines

It provides strategies for addressing IPV and reproductive and sexual coercion (including useful tips and sample scripts), safety cards to use as a brief intervention to ask and educate patients about IPV and reproductive and sexual coercion, guidance on developing relationships with local domestic violence advocates and community programs, and a quality assessment / quality improvement tool to help programs and practices develop a sustained and coordinated response to IPV and reproductive and sexual coercion.