...and learning communities and how they are related. One particular return is a book review of the title Exploring Differentiated Instruction by Cindy A. Strickland, in which, Section I is titled Creating a Professional Learning community. The information seems to be an excerpt from the book which outlines purpose of PLC’s, how to recruit members, basics to how to run meetings, and creating effective agendas. There are examples of fliers and sample meeting agendas included for...
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...article “Best Practices for Professional Learning Communities,” (2014) the author, Celine Provini, defines a Professional Learning Community as a “whole-staff involvement in a process of reflection upon instructional practices and desired student benchmarks, as well as monitoring of outcomes to ensure success.” These “communities” have been becoming more prevalent as educators continue to focus on student achievement and professional growth. Provini adds “PLCs enable teachers to continually learn from one another via shared visioning and planning, as well as in-depth critical examination of what does and doesn’t work to enhance student achievement” (Provini, 2014). These ensembles of dedicated educators seek to enhance not only their...
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...Final Plan for Collaboration Cassie Corona Capella University Introduction All schools have a vision or mission statement and this is what they strive to follow as far as what their goal is. My school is no different. To have a vision and action plan of collaboration is important. Having strong community-parent ties can ensure that students are learning and are successful. “When a school begins to function as a professional learning community, teachers become aware of the incongruity between their commitment to ensure learning for all students and their lack of a coordinated strategy to respond when some students do not learn.” (DuFour, 2004) Identifying the Problem Desert View Elementary has a primarily white population of 67%. However, we also have one of the largest Hispanic populations in the district with 29%. Desert View is 56% male and 44% female. About half of the student population comes from low-income families. We serve 53% of the student’s free or reduced meals. There are 14% of students that attend Desert View that are on an IEP and 15% that are ELL. For years now Desert View has been a school within our district that is a choice school. There is a current achievement gap among Desert View and the rest of the school district. The decision of making this school a choice school was made because of the consistently low PAWS test scores. PAWS is our standardized test that students are required to take...
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...Financial performance and position of Kier Group plc ................................. Financial performance and position of Carillion plc ..................................... Comparison of the financial performance and position between Kier Group plc and Carillion plc .............................................................................................. Issues impacting the comparability of Kier and Carillion ................................ Appendix ......................................................................................................... References ..................................................................................................... Introduction This report analyses the financial position and performance of Kier Group plc in comparison to one of its competitors, Carillion plc. A ratio analysis has been conducted on both companies using data from the financial statements produced in each of the company’s annual reports. Therefore this report is backward looking in nature and focuses solely on the past performance of both companies in relation to their year end. The report will begin with an analysis of the financial position and performance of each company in turn. It will then go on to compare the two companies and conclude by highlighting issues which have affected the comparability of the ratio analysis of Kier and Carillion. Financial performance and position of Kier Group plc (Note: for definitions of ratios, see Appendix...
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...Curriculum Vitae Daniel Alex Wache Kapila Tel: Mobile: +260 977 12 33 91 or +260 972 45 95 63 or +260 954 12 15 58 email: dwaj2007@yahoo.com |PERSONAL PROFILE | | | | | |SEX: MALE | | |DATE OF BIRTH:29TH August, 1973 | | |AGE: 39 YEARS | | |Married and Children : 4 ( two Boys and two Girls ) | | |Nationality: Zambian ...
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...------------------------------------------------- 201 MKT ------------------------------------------------- Coursework 1 Careers Portfolio Analysis and CV ASOS ANALYSIS Asos is a well-known company whose headquarters are based in Camden, North London. Its main ambition is to become the number one online fashion destination for both men and women between the ages of 20-30. Its website consists of fashionable products that’s made up of its own label including many other brands (Asos 2015). Internal Strengths * Has a selection of exclusive brands. * Uses strategies to have an effect on customer behaviour such as community groups, review centres, editorial content and video was awarded first place for customer engagement (Merchandising, 2015). * Asos has made an investment in its marketing which has increased sales and have hired people in senior positions which has strengthened its marketing (Marketing Week, 2014). * It has a glossy monthly magazine that can be accessed online. Its editorial spreads provides a range of models showcasing the clothes, this comes with links to the items and prices so they can be added straight to the cart (The Content Strategist 2015). * Has a strong social media presence, as this helps it to connect better with its customer base and market its brand (Link humans, 2015). * Challenged in the year 2014 by an almost impossible international trading environment and also a fire at its main distribution facility in Barnsley...
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...Topic: Economic and Financial Evaluation of oil production in the Ghanaian Jubilee oil field; “Tullow Ghana as case study” 1.0 INTRODUCTION Kosmos Energy Ltd. discovered Ghana’s offshore Oil Jubilee Field in 2007. It was the Biggest and brightest opportunity for Ghana’s socioeconomic advancement in crude oil discovery for that year, coinciding with golden jubilee independence celebration “Ghana@50.” The field is located about 60km off the shores of Cape Three Point in the Western Region of Ghana (Kosmos Energy ltd, 2012). The Jubilee oil field is one of the best oil fields off the coast of West Africa. Besides that, the field is one of the largest offshore oil fields discovered off the West African shore in recent years. The total estimated recoverable hydrocarbon resource is about one billion barrels of crude oil and a significant quantity of natural gas (Africa Region, 2009). The crude in the field is light sweet crude with 37 API. The Government of Ghana is fully committed to the development of the Jubilee Oil Field in order to proportionate and equate its economy to other nations.The Government, in collaboration with jubilee field operators, acquired production facilities to enhance the production of oil in the field. The Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Kwame Nkrumah, which is 60 metres wide, 330 metres long and has the same length of approximately three football fields, has been acquired for the production of the oil in the field (Araujo, 2012)...
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...Instructional Supervision Plan and Matrix Introduction Successful schools are generated by strong plans and visions. Administrators and teachers look at what they have done in the past, seeing what works, and seeing where they need to improve. Lakota Middle School’s School Improvement Plan (SIP) is written in a way that the administration, teachers, and students know what role they play in the success of the school. Having a plan will help the school move in the right direction. When you do not have a plan, you will fail to improve because you lack focus and direction. School Context Lakota Middle School (LMS) is located in the Federal Way Public School district. Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is located in the suburban community of Federal Way. This community has a wide span of socioeconomic groups. This beautiful array of colors and cultures is evident at Lakota Middle School. Our school has children that are American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial. Part of what makes our school unique and challenging is that along with the different cultures and races we have the different economic levels amongst our families. Lakota Middle School is a uniform school. Having uniforms helps in two ways. It helps teachers and staff identify students, and it helps our low-income families with the school clothes budget. For example, students are not distracted by the latest fashion trends because...
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...NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY BTEC HND IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Assignment Cover Sheet met lam NAME OF STUDENT | | REGISTRATION NO. | | UNIT TITLE | Unit12: Taxation | ASSIGNMENT TITLE | Personal Income tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gain Tax | ASSIGNMENT NO | 1 – Work in pair | NAME OF ASSESSOR | Dao Ngoc Tien, Nguyen Thu Hang | SUBMISSION DEADLINE | 10 am, Friday, 30 May, 2014 | ------------------------------------------------- We hereby confirm that this assignment is our own work and not copied or plagiarized from any source. We have referenced the sources from which information is obtained by us for this assignment. ------------------------------------------------- NAME OF THE STUDENT | REGISTRATION NUMBER | SIGNATURE | 1. | | | 2. | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR OFFICIAL USE ASSIGNMENT GRADE | | Unit outcomes Outcome | Evidence for the criteria | Feedback | Assessor’s decision | Internal Verification | Be able to calculate personal tax liabilities for individual and partnerships(2) | Identify relevant income, expenses and allowances | | a | | | | Calculate taxable amounts and tax payable, for employed and self-employed individuals and advise on payment dates | | b | | | | Complete relevant documentations and tax return | | c | | | Be able to calculate...
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...principal can be found during the day, most of the time. She is set up with a cart, her laptop, cell phone and a daily planner, and likes to be out in the building, rubbing shoulders with teachers, staff and scholars. I believe the leadership style is effective because the principals mobile cart has created a transparent environment where teachers and scholars can easily interact with the building administrator and the leader is able to accomplish essential tasks while keeping close contact with stakeholders, which contributes to a positive culture. B1. Leadership Practices: My personal leadership style is demonstrated in my actions by my positive, supportive, and empowering attitude towards stakeholders. At the beginning of every faculty meeting I highlight recent successes by sharing or having teachers share affirmative actions. As an instructional leader in the school, I believe my staff needs to know they have my support, which I earn by serving them and looking out for their well-being. For example, I build in time for teachers to plan every quarter, including opportunities to collaborate with others. It’s important to rely on your teachers and their expertise in different areas. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and an effective leader can bring out the best in stakeholders. This can be accomplished by relying heavily on the School Transformation Team (STT) in a collaborative effort with the administration. Professional development for the STT is a great way to empower...
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...company decides to go public it is known as a private company. The decision to go public is a huge decision that can be taken by any private company. In order to become public however there are criteria to be met and steps to be taken. This paper will highlight those steps as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, determine the pros and cons of public firms identify major and minor markets around the world and suggest Caribbean companies that can explore becoming public companies. One of the first steps is the decision to go public. Shareholders, investors and owners of the company must agree to the decision to go public by taking the necessary votes required to do so. This can be done through a shareholders’ meeting where the relevant decisions can be made by the owners of the private stock. The firm also needs to ensure there are no discrepancies on its books and that they are aligned with the accepted principles of accounting. The firm’s lawyers and auditors must ensure that documents are legitimate. By doing so time and money can be saved in the future because corrections and certification would have been completed and documents certified correct. Auditors also analyze the financial records of the firm to determine the assets and liabilities that the firm holds. The firm cannot lock into financial markets on its own because it lacks the expertise required in becoming a public firm. It requires the services of a lead investments banker...
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...MBA 405 - Global Organisational Environment Content |1. Abstract |Page 4 | |2. Task 1: Learning log |Page 5 - 12 | |3. Task 1: Summary of academic journal |Page 13 -14 | |4. Task 1: Reference |Page 15 | |5. Task 1: Indexes |PDF file | |6. Task 2: Marks and Spencer operation report |Page 16 - 26 | |7. Task 2: Reference |Page 27 - 28 | ABSTRACT MBA 405 - Global Organisational Environment Probably everyone will agree that at the beginning of the 21st century, the impact of globalisation on countries, societies, businesses and individuals have been much more evident than ever before. Especially for businesses and organizations, globalization has impacted considerably on the way businesses are operated, managed and developed. Success of businesses and organizations have been so dependent on how well and proactively they have responded to the global organizational environment...
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...| 5/4/2015 | | | | | | | | | | | | Impact of Leadership On Merger & AcquisitionsImportance of Leadership to M&A success or its failure | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | By Shreyash Kumar Sharma | Assignment Details 1. Scope Highlight the impact of Leadership on Mergers and Acquisition. Focus on one success and one failure story 2. Assignment Flow 3.1 Executive Summary 3.2 Failure – BMW and The Rover Company * Summary * Acquisition Details * Analysis * What Went Wrong? 3.3 Success – AkzoNobel N.V – Imperial Chemicals Industries plc. * Summary * Acquisition Details * Analysis * Success Story 3 Closure 2.1 - Executive Summary In the current knowledge based economies, in order to gain access to one of the most important intangible asset of one business – the brand –, the companies merge or acquire the targeted brand (Kumar & Blomqvist, 2004) Today’s business world deals with an increasing phenomenon of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A‟s), a process through which companies gain access to some tangible and intangible resources. The benefits of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) include, among others: * a diversification of product and service offerings * an increase in plant capacity * larger...
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...Business Environment: A Case Study of Cadbury Schweppes Table of Contents Particulars: Page No. Introduction 03LO1 Understand the organisational purposes of businesses 1.1 Purposes of the Cadbury Schweppes: 031.2 How Cadbury Schweppes meets its Stakeholders objectives 041.3 Responsibilities and strategies by Cadbury Schweppes 05LO2 Understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate2.1 Resources allocation is different economic system 05 2.2 Impact of fiscal and monetary policy on business to allocate its resources 06 2.3 How the competition policy and other regulatory mechanisms impacted on Cadbury Schweppes 07LO3 Understand the behaviour of organisations in their market environment3.1 Market structures in determining the pricing and output decisions 083.2 Market forces shape organizational responses 093.3 Business and cultural environment change the shape of an organization 10LO4 Be able to assess the significance of the global factors that shape nationalbusiness activities4.1 Significance of international trade to United Kingdom business organizations 114.2 Impacts of global factors on UK business organizations sectors 114.3 Impact of policies of the European Union on UK business 12------------------------------------------------- Merit Description------------------------------------------------- ...
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...SUPPLEMENT TO Phi Delta ® PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION GUIDE for the December 2011/January 2012 issue By Lois Brown Easton PLC AT WORK TM 2012 INSTITUTES Architects of PLC at Work : Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Robert Eaker TM June 4–6 June 7–9 June 13–15 June 20–22 July 10–12 July 18–20 July 25–27 August 1–3 August 6–8 August 13–15 August 21–23 September 19–21 New Orleans, LA St. Louis, MO Las Vegas, NV Denver, CO San Antonio, TX Baltimore, MD Orlando, FL Hartford, CT Lincolnshire, IL Minneapolis, MN Seattle, WA San Diego, CA Visit solution-tree.com for details. the journey continues solution-tree.com 800.733.6786 “After several months of research and dialogue with practitioners throughout the nation, it became apparent that the hype was real. PLCs . . . are being used by schools and districts of all sizes and demographics to make significant impacts on student achievement.” —Evaluating Professional Learning Communities: Final Report An APQC® Education Benchmarking Project Overview The Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. These institutes give you and your team the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district. As you delve deep into the three big ideas of a PLC—focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and results orientation— you will gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies...
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