Maine Citizenship Education Task Force

January 13, 2005

AGENDA

10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

10:15 a.m. Update on the National Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools

10:30 a.m. The Maine Citizenship Education Project

Ø project overview

Ø update on subcommittee activity and the overall workplan

Ø Q&A/discussion

11:00 a.m. Presentation of a draft Maine Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools

11:30 a.m. Small group discussion (over lunch) about the draft Maine Campaign

Ø general reactions

Ø suggestions for improvement/change

Ø prioritization based on presumed impact, reach and feasibility

Ø identification of roles for Task Force members in carrying out the campaign

12:45 p.m. Small group reports to the full Task Force

1:30 p.m. Creation of a legislative caucus

Ø next steps

Ø ways that Task Force members can influence the process

2:00 p.m. Adjourn