Meeting

=Math Science Committee= =August 15, 2007 Agenda= =Red Gables Campus=

Our Mission: to research and explore through self and non-self study how Ensworth can ensure it has a best in class math science program across all divisions.

 * ===SAIS accreditation: Commitment to continuous improvement (self-study and non-self study).===
 * ===Strategic Plan: Ensure The Ensworth School has a best in class math and science program across all divisions.===

Our Schedule Today

 * 30 minutes: Introduction
 * 60 minutes: Wiki Work
 * 30 minutes: Summary Presentation

Introduction

 * Brief introductions: Name, Division, the subjects you teach or will teach, or your role at the school
 * We need to complete our research (self and non-self study) by the end of first semester. Possibly recommend a course of action to the administration. Each member of the committee will also write a final reflection when their research is complete.
 * So far...
 * We first met as a committee at the February 2007 inservice. Brainstormed research topics. FebruaryMinutes
 * Some members of the committee met again in May at the high school to discuss possible research topics. MayMinutes
 * In May 2007, Chris and Jessica assigned members of the committee some broad research topics for the summer. SummerMinutes
 * Today: Use this wiki to begin to record our research from the summer in a collaborative way and make plans for the fall. Two Research Categories.
 * Professional Development Chris, Sharon, Maria, Michelle, Mary Kate
 * Curriculum Jessica, Missy, Edd, Crystal, Mary, Bruce, James
 * NOTE: While we placed you in groups today. You can contribute to either or both topics this semester.


 * Wiki help: http://ehstech.wikispaces.com/
 * Use Firefox as your browser
 * New page short cut: 2 square brackets on each side of the phrase will make a new page.
 * Del.icio.us tags (Sharon can explain in the Prof. Dev. Group)
 * emscomm
 * [|emscommcurriculum]
 * [|emscommprofdev]