needs assessment
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S: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/IRFFI/Resources/Joint+Needs+Assessment.pdf (last access: 22 April 2013); http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/grants/needs.pdf (last access: 2 September 2014).

N: Systematic process to acquire an accurate, thorough picture of the strengths and weaknesses of a school community that can be used in response to the academic needs of all students for improving student achievement and meeting challenging academic standards. Process that collects and examines information about schoolwide issues and then utilizes that data to determine priority goals, to develop a plan, and to allocate funds and resources. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other community members should be included in gathering data.

S: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/grants/needs.pdf (last access: 2 September 2014)

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CR: humanitarian aid