Here is a comprehensive, step-by-step approach for teaching school leader candidates and school leaders alike to develop a standards-based digital portfolio. The book and accompanying web sites provide three different templates and sample portfolios to choose from. In-depth instructions for the creation of a digital portfolio using TaskStream, LiveText, or PowerPoint are included. In addition, the book includes self-assessments aligned with the ISLLC 2008 standards and with the NETS-A 2009...

You’re already familiar with the Xero system and how it feels to be working in the cloud. Now it’s time to expand your knowledge and really get the most out your Xero experience. This In A Day ebook will get you there.Business decisions aren’t all about data; they’re about gut instinct and courage. But without the data (that you can easily access on the go with your Xero dashboards — on your iPad on a yacht in the Bahamas) you could be making critical decisions blindly. Not only do...

Updated to include additional topics and to cover all versions of the software, this guide provides the most vital information on using QuickBooks to track financial data in nonprofit organizations. Management of donors, grants, and pledges, and topics such as allocating expenses to programs, handling donor restrictions, and generating the reports needed for donors and tax returns are covered in detail. In addition to easy-to-follow instructions and many tips and workarounds, information o...

Praise for Enterprise Risk Management and COSO: A Guide for Directors, Executives, and Practitioners"Enterprise Risk Management and COSO is a comprehensive reference book that presents core management of risk tools in a helpful and organizedway. If you are an internal auditor who is interested in risk management, exploring this book is one of the best ways to gain an understanding of enterprise risk management issu...

This collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field, as well as the most recent initiatives in mobile learning research. Businesses and governments can learn how to deliver timely information to staff using mobile devices. Professors can...

Helping tech-savvy marketers and data analysts solve real-world business problems with ExcelUsing data-driven business analytics to understand customers and improve results is a great idea in theory, but in today's busy offices, marketers and analysts need simple, low-cost ways to process and make the most of all that data. This expert book offers the perfect solution. Written by data analysis expert Wayne L. Winston, this practical resource shows you how to tap a ...

Understanding how the brain learns helps teachers do their jobs more effectively. Primary researchers share the latest findings on the learning process and address their implications for educational theory and practice. Explore applications, examples, and suggestions for further thought and research; numerous charts and diagrams; strategies for all subject areas; and new ways of thinking about intelligence, academic ability, and learning disability.

Solidify your understanding of the fundamental aspects of SAP Financials (SAP FI). In this book, individuals new to SAP FI and an accounting environment will learn the most important processes and functions for navigating in SAP FI. Learn how to record basic financial transactions, execute common SAP transaction codes, and run standard SAP financial reports (Record to Report). Walk through General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), and Accounts Payable (FI-AP) functionality. Chec...

Do more in less time!Whether you’re an entrepreneur, accountant, or bookkeeper, this comprehensive guide will help you get the most out of QuickBooks 2013: more productivity, more business knowledge, and more value! Drawing on her unsurpassed QuickBooks consulting and accounting experience, Laura Madeira delivers step-by-step guides and practical checklists for taking total control over business finances and improving everything from planning to reporting and payroll to invoicing.

The complete guide to portfolio development for interior designersIt's a widely known fact that interior designers need a strong visual presence in the form of a well-crafted, professional-looking portfolio. Surprisingly, however, many interior designers aren't equipped with the expertise required to organize and unify their work in a fashion that optimally conveys their talents and skills.Portfolios for Interior Designers helps demystify the proce...

Good solid advice and great strategies in preparing for and passing the Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional exam, getting interviews and landing the Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional job. If you have prepared for the Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional exam - now is the moment to get this book and prepare for passing the exam and how to find and land a Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional job, There is absolutely nothing that isn't thoroughly covered in the book. It is...

Filled with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this guide shows users how to unleash the full power of QuickBooks Premier Editions. With tips, tricks, shortcuts, and work-arounds for special situations, this book ensures that all users get everything they need from this software. The book includes expert advice and insights on using advanced QuickBooks functions, as well as information on undocumented features. Accounting professionals, business owners, and bookkeepers will learn how t...