Tentative Schedule for Alliance Building Conference

August 8—10, 2003

Friday, August 8

Afternoon: Welcome and introductions

Lecture by Cornell faculty

Two hands-on CIPT labs

Discussion on how teachers and researchers can work together

Evening: Brainstorming session on teacher needs and researcher goals

Meet first in alliance groups

Report to large group and discuss

Mixer

Saturday, August 9

Morning: Presentations from existing teacher alliances

Follow-up panel discussion (Dan can lead this?)

Breakout session—each alliance meets as group

Afternoon: Overview on physics alliances (Rutgers group)?

Cornell lab development model (CIBT/CIPT)

Grantsmanship and funding (Telesca for AAPT/APS, NSF officer?)

Mentoring teachers on career paths (Dave Henry, BSC)

Evening: Alliance workgroups meet to create goals and next steps

Grant writing

Organize event ($500 for groups without funding?)

Strategizing

Sunday, August 10

Morning: Possible lecture from visiting researcher

Presentations and feedback on goals developed by each alliance

Breakout session—each alliance refines goals

Lunch: Closing and brainstorm for a follow-up event