In our experience, what is helpful/necessary?

• Outreach is key

• Have multiple modes of outreach

• Outreach must be on-going
  
  

• Try to strengthen ties: K-12 to your university

• Virtuous circle: Authenticity/LCs/Sustainability

• ADEPT facets which are flexible and adaptable (and foster above)
  
  

• Work to institutionalize @ university

• Support of your faculty, chair, and dean

• "Professionalize"* your program (LCs, authentic to K-12 needs: link and curric.; make your program's assignments reflect this!) (* Skip Fennell)
  
  

• Solicit regular, ongoing feedback from K-12

• NCLB et al winds of change: challenges