This workshop will prepare you to moderate community-wide dialogues on the Achievement Gap taking place throughout Central Texas. We are looking for young people and adults who reflect the diversity of the Central Texas region, including people bilingual in Spanish and English.

As a moderator, you...

will receive training on how to facilitate community dialogues
will lead three discussion sessions for a group of 8-10 people
will help deepen your group's discussion and move forward using a discussion guide
will help your group talk respectfully and productively
won't join the conversation or offer an opinion
don't have to be an expert on education issues
receive a stipend of $120

To participate, you must:

attend a training session led by Texas Forums
agree to moderate three forum sessions in the community of your choice
work with a co-moderator
transcribe notes weekly

Training sessions:

North
Saturday, October 18, 2008 9 am to 3 pm
Location: McNeil High Cafeteria Round Rock ISD 5720 McNeil Rd Austin, TX 78729

Central
Monday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 22, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: To Be Decided

South
Saturday, October 28, 9 am to 3 pm
Location: St. Edward's University, 3001 S Congress Ave Austin (Maloney Room, Top Floor Main Bldg)

To register to become a moderator, click HERE

For more information, contact Taylor L. Willingham