First+Meeting+on+Sep+30,+2011

CFG MEETING #1: 2:00-3:30


 * STEP #1**


 * Each person walks around the room and selects one quote that stands out as particularly meaningful.
 * The person takes the quote back to his/her seat.
 * In pairs, each person shares the quote and explains why he/she selected it.
 * The partner introduces the other to the whole group by offering the person's name, stating the quote, and explaining the partner's interpretation.


 * STEP #2**


 * Follow the protocol using the questions:
 * 1) What is collaboration?
 * 2) Have you ever experienced being part of a collaborative community?
 * 3) How do you hope this CFG will impact you professionally?


 * STEP #3**

Work with your group to establish Agreements (see samples above)


 * STEP #4**

Lock in dates of all CFG meetings for the year. Here are the Friday dates that the administration has given us:
 * September 30 (2-3:30)
 * October 28 (2:30-4:30)
 * November????
 * January 13 (1:00-3:00)
 * February 3 (2:30-4:30)
 * March???
 * April 20 (2:30-4:30)
 * May???


 * STEP #5**

If time permits...
 * End with a Q and A
 * Solicit one person to bring a dilemma for the next meeting. //(We will be able to have two people share each session. Perhaps for the next meeting, one of the facilitators shares as the model and then one other person shares.)//