Chris and i met yesterday;  she shared highlights from the conference call with the Lansing team and we worked on the Lansing letter--making revisions based on the conference call.  We had some discussion about the spreadsheet aka database she is developing which will serve as the framework for the MI GEAR UP database;  current title is the School/Community Context database.  Together we perused the spreadsheet and commented on interesting correlations like schools with high free lunch % tend to be in the lower ranking on the MDE school ranking.  We talked about the value/impact of context on the ranking; for example Bates Academy has always had an high ranking, ie before GEAR UP so how do we account for this if we were looking at what is  the impact on academic achievement?  There were also other interesting factors like schools with other similar academic oriented focused afterschool programs such as Upward Bound?   Is there any relationship, are we duplicating services, can there be a partnership, is this a factor in supporting GEAR UP outcomes?????

Chris also provided an overview of C tools and we both had some discussion on the dropbox which so far seems pretty cool.  We figured for example we can use the calendar to help  us with logistics.  Kelli was unable to meet with us because of her work schedule but we will email her highlights of the weeks discussion after the meeting tomorrow.  Well that's all folks.  I am now getting back to reading the Stack thesis.