Developing Assessment

In March 1976, Ted Bundy was convicted of the aggravated kidnapping of a young woman near Salt Lake City, Utah. Bundy had not been accused or convicted of any violent crime except this one. No one knew then how many women Bundy had murdered, and many thought him incapable of doing so.

In the fall of 1999, New York Times education reporter Jacques Steinberg was given an unprecedented opportunity to observe the admissions process at prestigious Wesleyan University. Over the course of nearly a year, Steinberg accompanied admissions officer Ralph Figueroa on a tour to assess and recruit the most promising students in the country. The Gatekeepers follows a diverse group of prospective students as they compete for places in the nation's most elite colleges.

Needs Assessment on a Shoestring offers talent development professionals a process for addressing organizational needs and determining whether training is the solution. Needs assessment pros Kelly L. Jones and Jody N. Lumsden apply the Build-Borrow-Buy approach to provide guidance, quick tips, and shortcuts for investigating and uncovering everything you can about the organizational problem you need to solve.

Gallup research has indicated that 85% of employees are disengaged at work. This lack of engagement is mostly due to YOUR gifts and strengths not being recognized and used effectively in the workspace. Does this describe you? Do you know where you fit and function best? Do you feel dissatisfied and undervalued at work? Discover Your Strengths NOW! is written just for YOU! Dr. John Buckley, known as "The Strengths Doctor", works with prominent clients across multiple sectors and disciplines. He provides practical touchpoints in this book, links you to real world examples and resources, and ...

"Is This Love or Narcissism" is a groundbreaking guide that uncovers the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and provides you with the tools and strategies you need to break free from toxic relationships. Author Cassandra McBride draws on her own personal journey as well as her extensive experience helping countless individuals navigate the complexities of narcissistic partnerships, to create a comprehensive roadmap for reclaiming your life and your sense of self.

Find the balance between tough love and tender love. In The Two Sides of Love, best-selling authors John Trent and Gary Smalley explain how to find a healthy balance between the protective, consistent, "hard side" of love and the tender, understanding, "soft side" of love. This is the groundbreaking book that introduced the four "animal" personality types and it will show you how to best demonstrate both sides of love in all your relationships-with your spouse, children, and friends. Included in this thoroughly updated edition is a free assessment of your core personality type.

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

Children and adults with learning or attention challenges are not broken. They don’t need to be fixed, but they do have some roadblocks to learning as easily and enjoyably as they could. Roadblocks can be removed. A stone can be taken out of a shoe. Neuroscience research and decades of clinical evidence prove that struggles associated with dyslexia and learning disabilities can be eliminated.

Leading Impact Teams: Building a Culture of Efficacy and Agency offers a dynamic school transformation framework for instilling a culture where collective efforts drive remarkable outcomes. The Impact Team Model (ITM) reimagines traditional PLCs into asset-based agents of change. Readers will explore efficacy's pivotal role-a belief in one's ability to reach goals-in propelling teams toward continuous improvement by advancing system-wide learner agency. Reimagine PLCs by anchoring collaborative inquiry with design thinking. Shape self-empowered learners who are intellectually adept and ...

What if the key to unlocking your divine destiny lies within you—untapped, waiting to be discovered? The Honored Vessel: Identifying and Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts is not just a book; it’s your transformative guide to uncovering the unique spiritual gifts God has designed specifically for you. This isn’t just about discovery—it’s about stepping boldly into a life of purpose, power, and profound impact. Are you ready to become the vessel of honor God intended you to be? Imagine living a life that is not only fulfilling but also deeply aligned with God's divine purpose. This ...

Immerse yourself in the world of software security with the new eBook "Secure Development." This comprehensive guide provides meticulous insights into the creation of secure, resilient applications, addressing common misconceptions and guiding you through the foundations of application security. Learn to understand, anticipate, and mitigate application attacks, and master the basic principles of creating a robust defense system for your software. Delve into the specifics of secure designing that can inhibit cyber attackers from exploiting your application. From minimizing the attack surface...

Students and learners of all ages continually face the challenges of gaining direction, making decisions, and building self-confidence. Fortunately, the keys to successfully meeting these challenges - your own natural talents - already exist within you. Through these talents, you will produce your greatest achievements.

Conquer the CCRN Pediatric Exam is a focused, high-yield guide designed to help pediatric nurses strengthen their understanding of critical care principles and identify areas needing further review. This concise resource provides a streamlined overview of essential topics such as respiratory distress, sepsis, fluid balance, pharmacologic interventions, sedation protocols, and neurological assessment—delivered with clarity and clinical relevance. Each chapter targets a specific content area commonly seen in pediatric critical care units, emphasizing the knowledge base needed for confident,...

ARE YOU A FREELANCE EVALUATOR AND WANT TO APPLY TO CONSULTANCIES FOR EVALUATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECTS BUT YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT? The book “TIPS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF A GOOD PROJECT EVALUATION PROPOSAL” is a guide aimed essentially at young, emerging or less experienced evaluators in the area of evaluation who wish to apply for selection processes for Evaluations of International Cooperation Projects. What motivated me to write this book is how little information they have when they want to apply for these processes. This book just pretended to be a simple guide ...

Conquer the Child Development Exams: Your Guide to the CDA and Other Early Childhood Certifications is a concise and accessible study aid created to help early childhood educators focus on the most essential concepts in preparation for certification. Whether you're pursuing the CDA or another child development credential, this guide simplifies key areas such as developmental stages, observation skills, behavior guidance, classroom setup, and working with families. It explores fundamental topics in child growth, health and safety, learning environments, and inclusive practices—empowering ...

A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion—tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms.

Understanding, nurturing, and developing people are critical in every professional and personal relationship. But how can you get a clear picture of a person, including their needs, wants, strengths, challenges, and capabilities? There are many powerful assessment tools on the market and an overwhelming number of opinions regarding which are the best to use.

Are you seeking ways to make your classroom more engaging, interactive, and interesting? Do you want to delve into the intricacies of cooperative learning and its transformative impact on education? Look no further—this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of cooperative learning. Master the Art of Cooperative Learning is meticulously designed as a comprehensive resource, offering educators a clear blueprint for implementing cooperative learning strategies. This guide will aid you in fostering young learners' comprehension, tackling complex concepts, honing communication ...

As an HR, Training or Talent Consultant, you probably recognise the benefit of 360 Degree Feedback as an effective tool for one-to-one coaching and development. 360 Degree Feedback can be a flexible, highly bespoke tool that can help link your training programmes with your clients' strategic talent and performance plans, providing a common framework for performance, development and succession planning. Many consultants would like to use 360 more strategically, but worry about the time, effort and cost, and how they can find a system that will always work for their clients. If you would like...

Do you find it challenging to inspire your team and foster innovation in the workplace? Are you struggling to develop effective leadership skills that drive success? Many leaders face obstacles in empowering their teams and cultivating a culture of creativity and collaboration. They often search for answers in the wrong places, focusing solely on traditional leadership methods or relying on individual efforts rather than team dynamics. But true leadership excellence comes from understanding how to empower and innovate within a team context. Do you want to unlock the secrets to effective ...