Conclusions..?
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