Final+Discussion+and+Action+Plans

__ Final Reflection, Discussion and Action Plans __  ü Where are we going? Goals ü What progress has been made to get there? Current Actions ü What needs to be done to progress? Continued and New Actions During the final portion of the Forum, seven groups reflected on the Forum presentations, discussed the issues, and determined a set of goals, current actions, and a set of action plans.

The following is a list of the actions plans =Documentation of each group's gaols, current actions, and action plans.= =Please, click on the discussion tab and add to a post or add one in response to this information.=
 * 1) Improve implementation and buy-in to create life long learners of math standards-based learning.
 * 2) Create a math and science teacher list serve.
 * 3) Design a common instructional approach in achieving common standards in implementing the vision.
 * 4) Implement programs within schools to increase community involvement.
 * 5) Increase teacher communication through professional learning communities.
 * 6) Build awareness and buy-in of updated mathematics content standards.
 * 7) Teach our teachers not to accept the status quo.
 * 8) Educate school boards and communities.
 * 9) Change school structure.
 * 10) Increase graduation requirements.
 * 11) Extend professional learning communities though blended online professional development for content delivery.
 * 12) Review research and current articles on standards-based education.
 * 13) Gather current and emerging leaders for intensive, long-term professional development on current issues, content, and leardership skills.
 * 14) Disseminate a montly newsletter to participants and all interested educators.

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