The meeting was attended by Cheryl, Paul and Michaelann.
The work started with lots of information. Cheryl brought articles to help us with terms and alignment. Michaelann brought the copies from past powerpoint presentations at AERA and the group found lots of material to include in the chapter. The upcoming chapter and presentation are going to require more time than in the past.
The small group there worked on reading the section Cheryl had written and bringing Paul back into the portfolio group process. Paul's work around the state has really help to promote the teacher group/critical friends approach embraced by the portfolio group. Michaelann talked about the receiving a replication grant for the work at her school with CFGs.
The sharing of information and process thinking will help the writing process.
Future dates:
January 21, 2008 - at the university - all day writing (8-4)
January 31, 2008 - Regular meeting - 4:00pm
February 21, 2008 - Regular meeting - 4:00pm
March 13, 2008 - Regular meeting - 4:00pm
The decision was made to have a mini-writing retreat on MLK day at the university to have access to resources and a group block of time.
(Tim and Donna, I have your information I will get it to you after the holiday.)
Have a Happy Holiday!