Chris and i met to discuss mapping and an ideas for a innovative framework.  Some key questions we both arose as a result of key parts or fundamental aspects of the framework.  For example, some questions that help us think more deeply about evaluation:
1.  What is the vision and mission of MI GEAR UP?
2.  How is this vision/mission articulated in the program ?
3. Is there a centralized location where MI GEAR UP program info can be accessed for parents, students, interested stakeholders?
4.  Do we all have the same understanding regarding the mission/vision/ goals and how is this monitored or evidenced in evaluation and program outcomes?

We went on to discuss the Stanford article on shared outcomes which echoed critical areas for rethinking and possible reshaping evaluation.  Chris shared her experience from the NY conference and the results of her exploration of other programs. We then went on to discuss Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and how we might incorporate this into the mapping project.

So we first needed to succor the list of participating middle schools which Ingrid forwarded to us.  Ingrid did forward today so we took a look at the list.  We can now begin mapping and use this informationto create a framework that may be a hybrid--mapping, Bronfenbrenner and the Shared Outcomes Framework.