Friday, January 19, 2007

Working Groups

After the first preparatory meeting of the DROPOUT SUMMIT was held at United Way on December 18, 2006, five working Groups were organized:

  • Academics & Research
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • Schools
  • Government
  • Youth

Each working group focuses on the resources, professional development, policies and procedures which must be addressed in order to reduce the alarming dropout rate.

Each working group will be meeting during the month of January to develop a Case Statement for the SUMMIT. The Case Statements will serve as working documents for discussion and development at the SUMMIT. Development of the Case Statements by each working group insures the widest participation by stakeholders in the dropout issue.

Attendees included representatives from United Way of New York, the New York City Council, high schools, colleges, community organizations and government agencies like the state and city education departments.