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2018 Utah County Community Assessment Executive Summary
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Book Synopsis 2018 Utah County Community Assessment Executive Summary by : Civicus Consulting Group
Download or read book 2018 Utah County Community Assessment Executive Summary written by Civicus Consulting Group and published by Civicus. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2018 community assessment presents a clear picture of Utah County through the lens of of human services. It includes a review of public opinion, and relies on community leaders and experts in the various human service sectors to help identify strengths and weaknesses. The data herein are from credible sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Utah State Office of Education, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This assessment draws the best from data-laden analyses and public and expert perceptions for use by policy makers, grant-making entities, elected officials, grant writers, human service agencies, faith-based organizations, and others to better understand the current state of Utah County.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment by : Civicus Consulting Group
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment written by Civicus Consulting Group and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Volume 2 of the two-volume 2018 Utah County Community Assessment. Unless otherwise noted, data is for Utah County only.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment Volume 2: Appendix by : Michael Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment Volume 2: Appendix written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 contains data only. Utah County, situated just south of Salt Lake County in central Utah, is experiencing tremendous growth. Since 2000, the population has grown to nearly 550,000 residents-an increase of 47 percent: the fastest of any county in Utah. Indeed, of the total population increase in the state of Utah the past decade, nearly one-third is attributable to Utah County. With rapid population growth comes economic development and opportunities for jobs, education, entrepreneurship, and cultural and social vitality. But rapid growth can also bring increased demands on infrastructure, education, health care, and human services. In the fall of 2014, Civicus Consulting Group, from Richmond, Missouri, was contracted to conduct a follow-up assessment of Utah County. The prior community assessment, conducted in the fall of 2010 and early spring of 2011, had been a guiding document and resource for policy makers, business leaders, human service providers, educators, health care providers, and others. The intent of conducting an updated assessment was to obtain current data, learn public perceptions, consider stakeholder expertise, and develop recommendations. In order to provide adequate context for this study, the assessment analyzes Utah County in a number of ways. First, it compares Utah County of today with the Utah County of the recent past; this approach allows trends to be identified. Second, it compares Utah County to other geopolitical units, including Salt Lake County, Davis County, Summit County, Wasatch County, and Juab County. With some data, comparisons are also made to the State of Utah and to national figures as well. Third, it considers the perceptions and views of experts, stakeholders, and the public at large. This assessment is divided into five sections: The Place, The People, The Future, The Perceptions, and an appendix, published as a separate volume. The largest section in Volume 1-The People-is further divided into an Overview, followed by Education, Income, and Health. The companion Appendix with hundreds of data tables is presented as Volume II of this assessment. After culling through this data, a number of observations can be made, among them* Utah County has tremendous assets. Parks, recreation, cultural activities, public and private education, and access to outdoor activities abound. Despite the rapid population growth, crime has remained remarkably low. * Improvements in education. Following the 2011 assessment, the community embarked on efforts to improve 3rd grade reading scores and other outcomes of good education. Recent measures indicate improvements have been made, although more has yet to be accomplished.* Utah County continues to experiencing growing pains. * Affordable housing is an issue. The prior assessment identified affordable housing as a need in the Utah County area. That need has only increased; the awareness of this need among the general public indicates that more and more individuals are being affected by the high costs of housing. * Low-income and minority population gaps. Despite improvements in some areas, the influx of non-English speakers continues to cause gaps in income and education. * Utah County lacks a comprehensive, collaborative, long-term human service plan. Although some individual agencies and some groups of similar-mission nonprofits work together to collaborate in the delivery of services and in strategic planning (such as the Housing Solutions Workgroup and the Mountainland Continuum of Care), there is no long-term human service planning group or mechanism addressing 10- to 20-year efforts. United Way of Utah County and the agencies that joined forces to produce this assessment are pleased to present this report to public officials, community leaders, service providers, public policy advocates, and others. We welcome your feedback and trust you will find this document of tremendous value as you join with us to improve Utah County.
Book Synopsis Our Kids: Summary, Implications and Recommendations by : Michael Call
Download or read book Our Kids: Summary, Implications and Recommendations written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary, implications, and recommendations based on the Utah County Community Assessment 2015.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2015 a Deeper Look--Income by : Civicus Group
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2015 a Deeper Look--Income written by Civicus Group and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report to citizens and leaders is based on the Utah County Community Assessment 2015. It focuses on income and poverty. Data show that Utah County's household and family income is on par with those of other communities. It also shows that Utah County family income increases with the number of children in the family-a trend that is contrary to national norms. While Utah County's income is generally good, residents, local government, and business leaders must continue to build economic opportunity in order to assure strong families for future generations. The implications and recommendations found in this brief were developed by Civicus Consulting Group after analysis of community data, telephone survey data, focus groups, and consultations with scores of community leaders, residents, and stakeholders. Funders of this project, though gratefully acknowledged, are not responsible for the recommendations found herein.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2011 by : Michael D. Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2011 written by Michael D. Call and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 of a ground-breaking community assessment conducted in 2011 on behalf of United Way of Utah County and a number of other funders. This assessment views Utah County, just south of Salt Lake City, through the lens of education, income, and health, and makes projections regarding the makeup of Utah County in the year 2040. Volume 1 of a two-volume set.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2011 by : Michael Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2011 written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data and tables to accompany the first volume.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2011 by : Michael Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2011 written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment of Utah County for human service agencies.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2015 by : Michael Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2015 written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah County, situated just south of Salt Lake County in central Utah, is experiencing tremendous growth. Since 2000, the population has grown to nearly 550,000 residents-an increase of 47 percent: the fastest of any county in Utah. Indeed, of the total population increase in the state of Utah the past decade, nearly one-third is attributable to Utah County. With rapid population growth comes economic development and opportunities for jobs, education, entrepreneurship, and cultural and social vitality. But rapid growth can also bring increased demands on infrastructure, education, health care, and human services. In the fall of 2014, Civicus Consulting Group, from Richmond, Missouri, was contracted to conduct a follow-up assessment of Utah County. The prior community assessment, conducted in the fall of 2010 and early spring of 2011, had been a guiding document and resource for policy makers, business leaders, human service providers, educators, health care providers, and others. The intent of conducting an updated assessment was to obtain current data, learn public perceptions, consider stakeholder expertise, and develop recommendations. In order to provide adequate context for this study, the assessment analyzes Utah County in a number of ways. First, it compares Utah County of today with the Utah County of the recent past; this approach allows trends to be identified. Second, it compares Utah County to other geopolitical units, including Salt Lake County, Davis County, Summit County, Wasatch County, and Juab County. With some data, comparisons are also made to the State of Utah and to national figures as well. Third, it considers the perceptions and views of experts, stakeholders, and the public at large. This assessment is divided into five sections: The Place, The People, The Future, The Perceptions, and an appendix, published as a separate volume. The largest section in Volume 1-The People-is further divided into an Overview, followed by Education, Income, and Health. The companion Appendix with hundreds of data tables is presented as Volume II of this assessment. After culling through this data, a number of observations can be made, among them* Utah County has tremendous assets. Parks, recreation, cultural activities, public and private education, and access to outdoor activities abound. Despite the rapid population growth, crime has remained remarkably low. * Improvements in education. Following the 2011 assessment, the community embarked on efforts to improve 3rd grade reading scores and other outcomes of good education. Recent measures indicate improvements have been made, although more has yet to be accomplished.* Utah County continues to experiencing growing pains. * Affordable housing is an issue. The prior assessment identified affordable housing as a need in the Utah County area. That need has only increased; the awareness of this need among the general public indicates that more and more individuals are being affected by the high costs of housing. * Low-income and minority population gaps. Despite improvements in some areas, the influx of non-English speakers continues to cause gaps in income and education. * Utah County lacks a comprehensive, collaborative, long-term human service plan. Although some individual agencies and some groups of similar-mission nonprofits work together to collaborate in the delivery of services and in strategic planning (such as the Housing Solutions Workgroup and the Mountainland Continuum of Care), there is no long-term human service planning group or mechanism addressing 10- to 20-year efforts. United Way of Utah County and the agencies that joined forces to produce this assessment are pleased to present this report to public officials, community leaders, service providers, public policy advocates, and others. We welcome your feedback and trust you will find this document of tremendous value as you join with us to improve Utah County.
Book Synopsis Utah County Community Assessment 2015 a Deeper Look: Education by : Michael Call
Download or read book Utah County Community Assessment 2015 a Deeper Look: Education written by Michael Call and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 76 percent of its residents over age 25 having a college education, Utah County is among the most highly educated counties in the nation. In fact, only four other counties of significant size (with populations over 500,000) have higher percentages of college-educated adults. This commitment to education is in the fabric of Utah County's culture: more than 21 percent of its adult population is currently enrolled in college-the highest percentage of any large county in the country.With such impressive levels of educational attainment and of enrollment in college, one would presume the overall success in all aspects of education in Utah County would be high. However, data show that there are some areas in which the area is coming up short. And with the County's kindergarten through 12th grade population more than doubling in the next 35 years-from roughly 122,000 in 2015 to 251,000 in 2050-the issue of education is only amplified. This document explores both areas of success and areas of challenge in the education of Utah County's residents. Civicus Consulting Group of Richmond, Missouri conducted the 2015 assessment of Utah County. The prior community assessment, conducted in the fall of 2010 and early spring of 2011, had served as a guiding document and resource for policy makers, business leaders, human service providers, educators, health care providers, and others. This year's assessment draws on current data, public perceptions, and stakeholder expertise, to develop recommendations surrounding human service issues. The final assessment includes more than 700 pages of data and analysis.This document is the first in a series of in-depth examinations of specific topics in the 2015 Community Assessment to assist community members, policy makers and human service providers in their efforts to improve the quality of life in Utah County.
Book Synopsis The Economic Consequences of Outdoor Air Pollution by : OECD
Download or read book The Economic Consequences of Outdoor Air Pollution written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the economic consequences of outdoor air pollution in the coming decades, focusing on the impacts on mortality, morbidity, and changes in crop yields as caused by high concentrations of pollutants.
Book Synopsis The Public Health Effects of Food Deserts by : National Research Council
Download or read book The Public Health Effects of Food Deserts written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-07-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, people living in low-income neighborhoods frequently do not have access to affordable healthy food venues, such as supermarkets. Instead, those living in "food deserts" must rely on convenience stores and small neighborhood stores that offer few, if any, healthy food choices, such as fruits and vegetables. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council (NRC) convened a two-day workshop on January 26-27, 2009, to provide input into a Congressionally-mandated food deserts study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The workshop, summarized in this volume, provided a forum in which to discuss the public health effects of food deserts.
Book Synopsis Data-Driven Leadership by : Amanda Datnow
Download or read book Data-Driven Leadership written by Amanda Datnow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools and techniques from the trailblazers in data-based education reform Over a period of several years, Amanda Datnow and Vicki Park visited public schools with a reputation for being ahead of the pack in data-driven decision making. The results of this pioneering study reveal how education leaders can make data work for students and teachers, rather than against them. This book is an essential guide to meeting the challenges of high-stakes accountability, building performance-based schools, and improving student outcomes. By following the advice in this book, you’ll be able to transform data overload into a data-positive school culture. You’ll learn the difference between “data-driven leadership” and “data-informed leadership,” and how to use distributed leadership to inspire collaboration and guided analysis. Incorporating narrative reflections drawn from real educators and administrators, the authors refine their observations and interviews into practical conclusions that leaders can put to use immediately. This book empowers leaders to support inquiry, build trust in data-based initiatives, establish goals for evidence use, and provide educators with the skills they need to mobilize data for the good of all stakeholders. “Datnow and Park’s ideas are easily accessible and grounded in clear examples, and their seven ‘calls’ about what needs to be done nail the problem and the solutions. Use this book as your action guide and you’ll be rewarded with better results in student learning.” —Michael Fullan, professor emeritus, University of Toronto “Datnow and Park uncover, at last, what it means to use data to inform leadership. Documenting the four P’s (people, policies, practices, and patterns) in schools, we learn about the organization and dynamics of reform informed by data. A must read!” —Ann Lieberman, senior scholar, Stanford University
Book Synopsis School, Family, and Community Partnerships by : Joyce L. Epstein
Download or read book School, Family, and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Book Synopsis Needs Assessment by : James W. Altschuld
Download or read book Needs Assessment written by James W. Altschuld and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1995, Witkin and Altschuld proposed a three phase process model of needs assessment: - Preassessment (learning as much as possible from existing, inexpensive sources) - Assessment (collecting new information about the needs in consideration) - Postassessment (prioritizing needs, understanding their causes, and translating priorities into action plans for organizations). The model has been extensively re-conceptualized and forms the basis for this book. The content includes a user-oriented approach to a comprehensive overview of the three phases and the 14 key steps necessary to implement them. Numerous examples and practical illustrations are given throughout the text as guidance for needs assessors and those who do research on the topic. An extensive glossary of needs-related terms and an outline of a final report are also provided. The book is the first one in the Needs Assessment KIT with connections to the other four.
Book Synopsis Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States by : National Research Council
Download or read book Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoise (Mojave Population), Recovery Plan by :
Download or read book Desert Tortoise (Mojave Population), Recovery Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
