The purpose of the meeting was to explore ways in which astronomers in the Washington-Baltimore area might be able to assist local science educators, possibly exploiting in some way the semiannual Washington Area Astronomers meetings. More successful have been programs that have set up astronomy web sites or produced material for classroom use. Both teachers' and astronomers' time is a valuable commodity, and copious amounts of either are not available. Both groups are answerable to a number of constituencies. Overambitious new programs are not likely to be successful.
Timing is important.
Teachers can sometimes get away during the day, but this is very principal-dependent. The AAS workshops are nice, but many teachers can't get to them. Knowledge of these programs seems to vary widely. In general, however, the Web is a mixed blessing. There should be a variety of ways that teachers can interact with astronomers, to suit individual personalities.