District Area C Advisory Nov. 12

District Parent Advisory Council Meeting Monday, November 12, 2012 Davis Center - Assembly Room Everyone is welcome! DPAC Meeting Agenda 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. *dinner   childcare available by calling 612-668-0198 interpreters available by calling 612-668-0198 After Action Review - Meredith Fox, Executive Director, Office of Planning, Accountability & Performance Improvement MPS recently instituted a new process called an "After Action Review" (AAR).  this is an opportunity to be more reflective in our practices and ensure that we move forward towards becoming a learning organization.  In practice, an AAR is a focused, candid discussion, following the completion of an event or process to reflect on what happened and inform future planning around the issue being discussed. After Action Review Agenda November 12, 2012 Scope:  MPS District Parent Advisory Council 2010-11 and 2011-12 Activities and Process AAR process/agenda Establish Ground Rules Discussion:  Define major events for the DPAC in 2010-11 and 2011-12 Discussion:  What went well for the DPAC in 2010-11 and 2011-12? Discussion:  What did not go well for the DPAC in 2012-11 and 2011-12? Discussion:  What DPAC tasks should be done differently in the future and what DPAC tasks should be maintained in the future?   If you currently are or have been involved in DPAC as a representative or alternate from your Area (A,B,C,SEAC) you will be welcomed into the discussion.  If you have questions please call me at 612-987-2344. Gael Ellis, Community Liaison, Area C, MPS  gael.ellis@mpls.k12.mn.us   DPAC Representatives and Alternates for 2012-13 Welcome and thank you for your help with this work! Purposes and objectives of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) To build an active partnership between parents and administration around district policy issues related to student achievement.  Learn more about them including contact information in the next e-newsletter.