4. Our Agenda: 10:00- 10:30 Purpose of the meeting Introductions Three Questions 10:30 -11:15 Here’s What 11:15 - 12:00 So What? 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 12:45 - 2:45 Now What? Closing
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6. Introductions: using the index card at your table Introduce yourself and your relationship to today’s topic. What are your expectations of this meeting? Tell us how you feel about being here.
7. Key Activities for Spectrum Coordinator: Finalize the project work plan (in collaboration with project Steering Committee) Maintain an ongoing communications/networking list of parents, stakeholders and supporters Develop an inventory of resource people who are available for families of special needs children. Support the development of a resource to assist families in navigating services
8. KEY ACTIVITIES: Email a quarterly information newsletter to all project partners Provide logistical support for quarterly Service Provider Networking Luncheons Support the planning for two educational workshops for parents and service providers Provide administrative support to the project Steering Committee - Support meetings; record-keeping; reports; development of materials and ongoing communications
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10. Our Agenda: Here’s What, Group Work Report In groups by the color of the dot on your name tag review the Issues in 2006 Chart and fill out the Worksheet For the items your group is reviewing answer the following questions (and try have a few positives so that we can feel a modicum of encouragement). People with “Hello” badges are responsible for reporting or recruiting a reporter and handing in the sheet. Is the issue listed in the left-hand column still an issue? More of an issue? Less? Same? Have there been any changes since 2008? If yes, please describe. Are the Issues/Actions still relevant?
11. If we do not take time to celebrate our successes, then we are doomed to repeat our failures Gary Philips
13. Our Agenda: So What? We have a number of agencies in the room, several with significant changes in direction and/or funding We’re just going to ask you one question: “What’s the question we should be asking and what are the answers?” Report out from each agency present.
14. Those who don’t hear the music think the dancer is mad
16. Our Agenda: Now What? How can we improve our support for Children and Youth with Special Needs in the West Kootenay – Boundary? A World Café Approach
17. Our Agenda: Now What? "What makes this issue complex for our organizations?” “ What can we do that could help improve our situation?” "What generalizations can we make about our organizations in relation to the discussions we have had today?" “ What haven’t we thought of that could make a difference?” “ What would a good CYSN Program look like in the West Kootenay – Boundary Region?”
18. Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers Robert Kriegel and David Brandt