The Forum's Agenda

Here it is. Let us know what you think!

I. Sign-In, Mingle
Assign everyone to one of two groups: (1) YOUTH; or (2) ADULTS.

II. Welcome & Introductions

Review Agenda/Expectations

III. Small Group Discussions
(Facilitated by Dialogue Project volunteers.)

Review ground rules for discussion; suggest any additional ground rules.

Ask two questions:

(1) Youth: What do you want to get out of school?

(2) Adults: What did you get out of school?

Follow-Up Questions:

(1) Adults: What did your school(s) do (or not do) to help you get what you wanted out of school?

(2) Youth: What is your school doing now to help you get what you want out of school? What is your school not doing? What could your school do better?

IV. 5-Minute Break.

V. Homework for Schools

Reconvene in TWO GROUPS: YOUTH & ADULTS.

(1) Take 2-3 minutes to think about the discussions you just had in their small groups, and then writeon index card: ONE OR TWO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR A PARTICULARSCHOOL OR FOR SCHOOLS IN GENERAL.

(2) Share one idea at a time, until everyone has shared at least one idea.

(3) Any additional ideas people want to share?

(4) Which assignments do you like best?

VI. Full Group Discussion

Reconvene as ONE BIG GROUP TOGETHER.

(1) Which Homework Assignments developed by your group do you like best?

(2) Which assignments from the other group do you like the most; and why?

VII. Thanks, and Good-By

As people leave, give us your index cards; you can’t leave until you give us your card.