Download or read book Aligning and Balancing the Standards Based Curriculum written by David A. Squires and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2004-09-22 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What the experts say about how the Balanced Curriculum process can tip the scales in favor of your students! "The work that Dr. Squires has done in moving the curriculum development process onto the Web has removed some of the tedium involved in crafting curriculum, making it ′user friendly′ and open to the kinds of ongoing changes that make the promise of continual renewal of curriculum a reality." From the Foreword by Fenwick W. English --R. Wendell Eaves Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "A coherent approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the age of standards-driven education.... It will be an excellent contribution." --H. Lynn Erickson Author, Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction "I′m happy with the Balanced Curriculum process, my Board is happy, and my students are benefiting by it." --Philomena T. Pezzano, District Superintendent Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Public Schools "The book builds a bridge of confidence that will convince readers of both the ideas and of their own ability to succeed." --David W. Champagne, Professor Emeritus University of Pittsburgh "A wonderful and thorough explanation of the Balanced Curriculum." --Michelle Barnea, Educational Consultant Milburn, New Jersey Aligning and Balancing the Standards-Based Curriculum highlights the research, theory, method, practice, and implementation guidelines from a successful 15-year track record of schools already using the BalancedCurriculum.com Web site and its curriculum balancing process. Benefit from the invaluable insights, experience, and expertise of author David A. Squires, as he outlines curriculum innovations that include: Web-based solutions to simplify curriculum development and writing Professional development opportunities designed to achieve school and districtwide consensus on curriculum development Practical methods for ensuring that the curriculum is consistently reviewed, evaluated, enhanced, aligned, and rebalanced Full of field-tested practices, clear-sighted diagrams, sample lessons, assessments, and case studies, this comprehensive handbook shows how schools and districts all across the nation can use the Balanced Curriculum process to put their schools on the track to success.

Download or read book To Balance Or Not to Balance written by Eric A. Miller and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, fifteen newly independent states emerged, some more ready than others. Some states decided to remain in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and this book focuses primary attention on these cases.

Download or read book Becoming a Contract Controller written by Ron Rael and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opportunities for part-time or contract controllers and financial executives have grown exponentially in recent years. If you’ve ever considered following this fast-growing trend and striking out on your own, then this is the book for you. Author Ron Rael, who has years of experience as a contract controller himself, shows you how to navigate the unique questions, problems, and opportunities of this consulting niche. After reading this book you will be able to Apply the special skills required of the part-time and contract controller. Understand the role the contract controller plays. Weigh the positives and negatives of being a part-time and contract controller. Know how to be a very effective contract controller. Discuss issues related to the elusive contract executive position. Develop a Position Description for a contract financial executive. Generate ideas on how to market yourself as a part-time or contract controller. Design a tailored action plan for your specific needs. List your own ideas and contributions. Put this information to good use in your own career.

Download or read book Moving Toward Balance written by Rodney Yee and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2004-04-28 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines an eight-week program of basic yoga postures, meditation, and breath awareness combined to promote physical, emotional, and psychological balance, and includes additional information for managing chronic pain and stress.

Download or read book The Limits of Alignment written by John D. Ciorciari and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Limits of Alignment is an engaging and accessible study that explores how small states and middle powers of Southeast Asia ensure their security in a world where they are overshadowed by greater powers. John D. Ciorciari challenges a central concept in international relations theory—that states respond to insecurity by either balancing against their principal foes, “bandwagoning” with them, or declaring themselves neutral. Instead, he shows that developing countries prefer limited alignments that steer between strict neutrality and formal alliances to obtain the fruits of security cooperation without the perils of undue dependency. Ciorciari also shows how structural and normative shifts following the end of the Cold War and the advent of U.S. primacy have increased the prevalence of limited alignments in the developing world and that these can often place constraints on U.S. foreign policy. Finally, he discusses how limited alignments in the developing world may affect the future course of international security as China and other rising powers gather influence on the world stage.

Download or read book Integrated Performance Management written by Kurt Verweire and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-12-23 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linking various disciplines and management functions, Integrated Performance Management provides the reader with a concrete framework to manage organizations successfully. The authors do not isolate a single strategy to manage performance. Instead, the book focuses on a range of strategies providing the reader with an introduction to each one. The concepts under analysis were developed through intense dialogue with business managers. While maintaining academic rigour, Integrated Performance Management presents ideas that students will find relevant outside of the classroom. Postgraduate and MBA students in a range of areas including strategy, accounting, finance, operations management, marketing, leadership and human resource management will find this book useful.

Download or read book Implementation and Management of Performance Improvement Plans written by Robert Carleton and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an effective, step-by-step plan for improving performance on a large-scale and getting the results and payoffs you desire. If you have a group, a group of groups or an entire organization that needs an intervention, you'll find this book invaluable. Implementation and Management of Performance Improvement Plans begins in the middle – in the implementation phase of performance improvement plans rather than the design or planning phases. This is because, according to the author, implementation is where something useful happens ... or doesn't. Performance improvement aimed at individuals and groups is different. Here you'll learn about common basic misconceptions and errors other leaders make when shifting focus from individual to group and how not to go down the same road. Covered in this cutting-edge resource are six key topic areas: How to approach improvement in a systematic way and "do it right"; How to bring the entire organization into an alignment that adds value over time and keep it there; How project management stitches everything together – from planning through implementation to value added; How to ensure every group being targeted by the plan is fully aware of what is intended and how it applies to them; How to achieve the "holy grail" of performance improvement – measurable improvements and the measurable increase of commitment.

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Download or read book Focus on What You Focus written by Manak Raj Bajaj and published by Manak Raj Bajaj. This book was released on 2024-08-18 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world full of distractions, Focus on What You Focus is your essential guide to mastering attention and achieving your goals. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or someone seeking personal growth, this book provides actionable strategies to enhance your focus, reduce stress, and unlock your full potential. Who Is This Book For? Entrepreneurs and Professionals: Looking to sharpen focus, increase productivity, and achieve business and career goals. Individuals in Crisis: Struggling to find direction and seeking practical guidance to regain control of their lives. Personal Growth Seekers: Eager to transform their mindset, set meaningful goals, and live with intention. What You’ll Get: A Proven Path to Success: Discover techniques that align your actions with your deepest goals, driving you toward extraordinary achievements. Meta-Focus Mastery: Learn how to sharpen your awareness and consistently direct your energy toward what truly matters. Effective Goal Setting: Step-by-step guidance to set clear, actionable goals and stay on track. Stress Management Tools: Powerful strategies to clear mental clutter and maintain clarity in any situation. Singular Tasking Techniques: Focus deeply on one task at a time, eliminating distractions for meaningful progress. Personal Transformation Insights: Practical advice to overcome obstacles, shift your mindset, and thrive in every area of life. Focus on What You Focus empowers you to take control of your attention and live a purposeful, successful life. Whether you’re in crisis or simply looking to elevate your focus, this book will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in any situation. Start your journey toward a more focused and fulfilling life today.

Download or read book The Last Chance Millionaire written by Douglas R. Andrew and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personal finance bestselling author Doug Andrew shows you a remarkable way of how to plan for your retirement that most financial planners aren't even aware of! According to Doug Andrew, the bestselling author of Missed Fortune 101, too many Americans are being led down the wrong financial path. Even worse, many Baby Boomers find themselves panicking --fearful that they've already fallen too far behind to ever catch up. In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, Andrew provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security -- pathways that all Americans need to consider now. Centering on his Three Miracles of Wealth Accumulation: the Miracle of Compound Interest, the Miracle of Tax-Favored Accumulation, and the Miracle of Positive, Safe Leverage, Andrew explodes many of the commonly-held myths about 401ks, pensions, paying down one's mortgage, and other forms of retirement planning. Along the way, Andrew offers unique strategies that will not only increase your wealth, but also help readers enjoy their best years while securing their future.

Download or read book Belifehappy written by Emma Lannigan and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the meaning of happiness in our lives as you learn of one womans wish to find happiness, which led her on a journey she didnt expect. Belifehappy is a personal healing journey that shares four main principles for creating a lifetime of happiness: Giveunderstand the balance of giving and receiving across all areas of your life. Play rediscover adventure, fun, and creativity, and add more play to your day. Lovetake time for loving yourself, and watch and feel the difference in your world. Learngain greater awareness of your thoughts, actions, and ultimately, your choices. Belifehappy begins with a spiritual awakening during Finding Happiness and Steak, Mash Potatoes, and Onion Gravy. Sunny-Side Up features 110 inspiring stories including poetry, short guided meditations and relaxation techniques, concluding with 365 daily inspiring, thought provoking and motivational quotes. Belifehappy is designed to be read in a multitude of waysfrom front to back, back to front, or by simply letting the pages fall open. This uplifting volume is for those who experience stress, anxiety, depression, or simply a changing life path. Its also for those who are curious about optimism and challenging current thoughts and actions. Seize this opportunity to discover new perspectives across everyday subjectscommunication, careers, interests, relationships, health, and achievements. Take a positive step forward to love life today, tomorrow, and every day.

Download or read book Take Charge of the Future written by Arden Brummell and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic planner and consultant Arden Brummell shares his wealth of experience about the scenarios-to-strategy planning process, weaving in his personal career journey with practical examples and insights. The process of creating scenarios and developing strategy provides a powerful vehicle for strategic conversation leading to better informed decision-making across business, government and non-profit organizations. Designed for planning directors, managers, MBA students, or anyone guiding organizations facing uncertainty and complexity, this book describes how to effectively implement a scenarios-to-strategy process within an integrated strategic management framework.

Download or read book Implementing the Project Management Balanced Scorecard written by Jessica Keyes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business managers have long known the power of the Balanced Scorecard in executing corporate strategy. Implementing the Project Management Balanced Scorecard shows project managers how they too can use this framework to meet strategic objectives. It supplies valuable insight into the project management process as a whole and provides detailed explanations on how to effectively implement the balanced scorecard to measure and manage performance and projects. The book details a tactical approach for implementing the scorecard approach at the project level and investigates numerous sample scorecards, metrics, and techniques. It examines recent research on critical issues such as performance measurement and management, continuous process improvement, benchmarking, metrics selection, and people management. It also explains how to integrate these issues with the four perspectives of the balanced scorecard: customer, business processes, learning and innovation, and financial. Filled with examples and case histories, the book directly relates the scorecard concept to the major project management steps of determining scope, scheduling, estimation, risk management, procurement, and project termination. It includes a plethora of resources on the accompanying downloadable resources—including detailed instructions for developing a measurement program, a full metrics guide, a sample project plan, and a set of project management fill-in forms.

Download or read book Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education written by Shirley Holt/Hale and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elementary school physical educators looking for expert guidance in designing lessons that are aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes need look no further. Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education works in tandem with SHAPE America’s National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and The Essentials of Teaching Physical Education to provide the knowledge base and practical strategies for creating high-quality elementary physical education curricula. Key Benefits Written by master teachers and edited by the team who oversaw the creation of the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes, Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education is endorsed by SHAPE America. The text has the following features: • 65 lessons that foster the achievement of physical literacy for children in grades K-5 • Numerous learning experiences that engage students in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains • Curriculum design based on student growth • Sequential lessons leading to mature patterns of motor performance • An introductory chapter on the key points for the grade span, putting the lessons in context and providing a road map for planning curriculum, units, and lessons • Instruction on creating high-quality lessons that reach the desired objectives Flexible Lessons Teachers can use the lessons as presented or modify them to meet local needs. The lessons provide a structure for teachers to follow in developing their own learning experiences and curricula. For PE majors and minors, the lessons provide the ideal starting point in learning how to plan and deliver effective lessons to become proficient teachers, not just managers of activity. In addition, all lessons and learning experiences reflect best practices in instruction and include scripted cues. The text shows readers how to effectively develop their own lessons—and teachers can use those lessons to show their administrators that their program is designed to meet the specific outcomes developed by SHAPE America. Web Resource Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education is supported by a web resource that contains digital versions of all the lesson plans in the book. Teachers can access the lesson plans through a mobile device, and they can download the plans to use later or to print. Overview of Contents Part I of the text offers readers a solid foundation in lesson planning. The authors explore the elements of planning lessons for student learning, show how to meet the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes, and guide readers in making the most of every lesson. In part II, readers have access to K-5 lesson plans in health-related fitness, movement concepts, locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills, and manipulative skills for elementary physical education. Lesson Structure Each lesson corresponds to a category of the outcomes. In addition, the lessons provide deliberate, progressive practice tasks and integrate appropriate assessments for evaluating and monitoring student progress and growth. Great for Current and Future Elementary Teachers Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education offers teachers the tools and resources they need in order to guide students toward physical literacy and physically active lifestyles throughout their adult lives. And it does so by aligning with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes. As such, this is a great resource for both current and future elementary physical education and classroom teachers.

Download or read book Looking for Balance written by Steve Chan and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debate surrounding "China's rise," and the prospects of its possible challenge to America's preeminence, has focused on two questions: whether the United States should "contain" or "engage" China; and whether the rise of Chinese power has inclined other East Asian states to "balance" against Beijing by alignment with the United States or ramping up their military expenditures. By drawing on alternative theoretic approaches—most especially "balance-of-threat" theory, political economic theory, and theories of regime survival and economic interdependence, Steve Chan is able to create an explanation of regional developments that differs widely from the traditional "strategic vision" of national interest. He concludes that China's primary aim is not to match U.S. military might or the foreign policy influence that flows from that power, and that its neighbors are not balancing against its rising power because, in today's guns-versus-butter fiscal reality, balancing policies would entail forfeiting possible gains that can accrue from cooperation, economic growth, and the application of GDP to nonmilitary ends. Instead, most East Asian countries have collectively pivoted to a strategy of elite legitimacy and regime survival based on economic performance.

Download or read book Zen and the Horse written by Pamela J.G. Au and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-03-07 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a very interesting and intelligent little book; the author takes a unique approach to teaching centered, balanced riding, using Eastern philosophy as a context for mastering the art of equitation. The author writes with credible authority and conveys ideas and concepts clearly and vividly. Most important, the book delivers what it promises. It does provide specific advice for equestrians hoping to achieve this zen state in their riding." As reviewed by Writers Digest, 2004 "I think this is the first writing that actually describes what I feel when I ride my horses. I have never wanted to compete, just reach that place of unity which will be an ongoing practice with the horse for the rest of my life. No hurry to get somewhere, only connect while there! Maybe someday you will put this great book into visual movement in a video? You have really taken the mechanics out and replaced with emotion, awareness, with motivation to feel!!! With great respect to our patient teacher, the horse. " Sincerely, Chris in OR. "A must for the serious rider. This book stayed on target and was easy to keep up with. Most Zen horse books make me want to gag after 5 minutes, but this author has both of her feet on the ground and a lot to say. Buy it! you and your horse will both benefit." Chuck Click Here to go the authors website and more on Zen and the Horse.

Download or read book Actionable Angel Numbers Unlocking the Power of 1111 222 333 and Beyond written by Jaime Wishstone and published by Nick Tsai. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever noticed repeating numbers like 1111, 222, or 333 appearing throughout your day and wondered if they hold a deeper meaning? These numbers are no coincidence. They are messages from your spirit guides, offering guidance and support along your life journey. Actionable Angel Numbers is a powerful book designed to help you discover and interpret these divine messages. Unlike other books that simply explain the meanings of angel numbers, this guide goes a step further by providing you with insights, positive affirmations, and a practical action guide for each number. Whether you're seeking clarity, inspiration, or spiritual alignment, this book will empower you to take action and apply the wisdom of angel numbers in your daily life. Inside, you will find: Detailed explanations of the most common angel numbers, including 1111, 222, 333, and more Positive affirmations that align with each number’s message, helping you harness its energy A single, actionable step for each number, guiding you toward personal growth, manifestation, and deeper spiritual connection This book is your ultimate guide to understanding the language of the universe and using the messages from your spirit guides to create lasting positive change. Whether you're new to angel numbers or have been noticing them for years, Actionable Angel Numbers will give you the tools and confidence to take meaningful steps on your spiritual journey.