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Participate in project related trainings to ensure preparedness to develop and implement portfolio-specific programs while insuring consistency of learning experiences. Plan, coordinate, and supervise volunteers, instructional assistants, and other paraprofessionals. Initiate, plan, and carry out parent conferences, IEP and eligibility meetings to communicate students’ progress or eligibility as necessary to support student success in meeting academic and behavioral goals. view job details

Designs/creates online courses for county officials, including course content, graphics, exercises, and assessments, to adhere to IPS course development standards. Assist staff members in designing classroom courses, including course content, exercises and assessments, to adhere to IPS course development standards. Consults with an Instructional Designer on media and methods that are consistent with the audience location, learner profile, learning outcomes and training program content. view job details

Although the electronic age has made it much easier to learn at a distance, the roots of today's distance learning courses are more than 100 years old. Some date distance learning back to 1889, when it was used as a way to provide learning opportunities for teachers who were unable to attend Montreal's McGill University during the cold winter months to study for their degree.Of course, technology has cranked distance learning up to new levels of complexity never dreamed of by chilly McGill students. While originally entirely paper-based, distance learning evolved to include radio broadcasts, s... view article details

There are many advantages to online courses and degree programs. Not only does it offer an opportunity for those unable to take traditional full-time classes such as working professionals and parents, but it also offers more freedom and flexibility to students of all types. Online education is widely accepted as being just as valuable as the classroom experience. And many colleges, universities, businesses, and organizations worldwide, now offer their students fully accredited online degrees and continuing education programs. But there are still important questions and steps one should conside... view article details

Working in the airline industry can take you places. Even from an elevation of only 110 feet -- the official above sea level height of the city of Everett – which is the site of The Boeing Company’s commercial airplane plant on Washington state's northernmost coast. The career path of Bridget Beckmyer-Johnson provides clear evidence of the 'sky’s the limit' type of opportunities available to the dedicated employee. Her passion for people and learning has transported her from an entry-level position as an airplane “sealer” all the way to management during her 15-year tenure at the plant.Between... view article details

If hospitality is your cup of tea—and you don’t mind serving others—a career as a hotel manager may be perfect for you.Hotel managers oversee all aspects of hotel operations including staff, maintenance, convention and conference services, reservations, office administration, sales, purchasing, housekeeping, security, recreation, and food management. Depending on how many services a hotel provides, the manager can be responsible for everything from banquets to conventions. Managers also take into account marketing and financial management. They set room rates, approve expenditures and ensure t... view article details

How does a night owl who cannot shift her hours to “normal” navigate the work world? In the first story in this series, Peter Mansbach, Ph.D., president of the Circadian Sleep Disorders Network, shared the basics about a type of circadian rhythm disorder called delayed sleep phase syndrome (also DSPS, or delayed sleep), which half a million Americans suffer.Unlike most night owls, who prefer to go to bed late, delayed sleep sufferers are hard-wired to do so—in fact, they’re responding to a physiological need. Unless they meet that need, they feel exhausted all the time, and conforming to “regu... view article details

Many skills that were important just a few years ago are no longer relevant in the workforce. In fact, even some jobs have become obsolete. To remain competitive in today's market, you need a workforce that's adaptable, innovative, and informed. How to achieve this? Create a culture of continuous learning. According to LinkedIn's Workplace Learning report, 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. Younger talent is particularly interested in continuous learning opportunities. If you're a company in an industry that's struggling ... view blog & white papers details

Creating a culture of continuous learning is an ongoing process. Your organization needs to encourage individuals to embed new skills and knowledge as a way of developing skills. This learning can occur across your team as a whole or on an individual level. Learning can take many different forms, from taking formal training courses to informal and short instances of casual learning. In this article, we will explore the benefits of a continuous learning culture and how you can make skills development a part of your organization's culture. As well as this, we will see how you can also promote e... view blog & white papers details

One of the main tactics to engage consumers and employees in today's world is gamification. Using game-based techniques is a powerful tool for motivating and engaging people. Whether it's continuing a daily streak to earning badges for completing exercises, there are a variety of ways to give users a dopamine hit. In the context of skills development, gamification and other innovative approaches can be both engaging and effective. In this article, we'll explore the various approaches your organization can take when it comes to skills development gamification. There are no loading screens here... view blog & white papers details

One of the primary goals for organizations is to grow and develop employees to their fullest potential. When setting out to do this, however, it can be tough to know where to begin. In this article, we will provide you with the framework for how you can create and personalize development plans. Understanding Employee Skill Levels Understanding employees' current skill sets is a key step in creating an effective development plan. This means comprehensively assessing your employees' current abilities. You also need to understand which areas they may lack knowledge or have gaps in. To do this, y... view blog & white papers details

Have you ever heard of the term core competencies? If you ask employers and human resources (HR) professionals about "what are core competencies," they define this concept as the assets and abilities that comprise the strategic advantages of a business. To better understand this term, this article will explain the definition, importance, and roles of core competencies. What are Core Competencies? Importance of Learning When discussing "what are core competencies," there are significant elements involved. These consist of capabilities, resources, skills, and attributes. Learning and understand... view blog & white papers details