Chris and i met last week to discuss the newsletter and to discuss how the evaluation process by the SW 683 class went and how thankful we were for what a good job students did. We agreed to read the reports in preparation for the meeting with Sue Ann & Dr. Gant. Oh side bar, Chris and i downloaded Skype on my computer however the computer needs a sound card..at least that is what pops up as why sound does not work. I told her i could download on my Netbook which i did this week--but there was a glitch and now i have to have my tech guy look at it.
So far i have read 10 of the reports and each demonstrates the similarities, challengers and unique attributes of each program. A couple of observations College Days, Summer Camps and Tutorial-Mentoring seemed to be the most successful programs. The latter program service Tutoring -Mentoring is administered in a variety of formats from Sat academies to summer camp relationship building. Everyone is challenged by parent involvement and data access and collection.
Chris and i also agreed that as a result of the meeting and its outcomes we would have a better handle on what to communicate in the newsletters. Well that pretty much summarizes the past two weeks.