Larry Martinez said that SDE will proceed with the professional development action plan. A discussion was held concerning the value of the second year of the Lockheed Martin summer institute. The cohort nature of the program was cited as being valuable for support. Rick mentioned day care problems with longer summer institutes. Mary F. pointed out that perhaps federal money could be channeled through health service providers to make day care available.
Liability seems to be a drawback to many administrators.
Garry D. asked that private schools be included wherever possible. Eisenhower can work with private nonprofit schools. UCAN can work with private schools through community request. Terry D. will draft a one-page Partnerships position paper promoting professional development. Mary Jo D. announced that SNL Outreach has closed its K-8 resource center.