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