July 9, 2004 Agenda

Denver Commission on Secondary School Reform
Education Commission of the States
700 Broadway #1200
Denver, CO 80203
July 9, 2004

Introduction and Approval of Minutes—
Lucia Guzman & Dorothy Horrell 9:30-9:45 a.m.
Welcome--Ted Sanders, President, ECS 9:45-10:00a.m.
Introduction of Student Members 10:00-10:10 a.m.
Discussion of Approaches to Reform and
Ways to Close the Achievement Gap (Readings)—
Dorothy Horrell & Lucia Guzman 10:10-10:50 a.m.
Break 10:50-11:00 a.m.
Development of a Shared Vision for the Commission’s Work-- Trish McNeil & Small Groups 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Lunch 11:45-12:15 p.m.
Finalize Commission’s Work Plan—Trish McNeil 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Reflection on work to date and summer activities
Adjourn 1:30 p.m.