ENRICHMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

November 9, 2000

RJ’s Soapbox

Handouts were made available

In-Crisis folder reviewed

OCAC/W-FL BOCES Regrant

Enrichment and/or GT Committee formed

CREATE Committee (Committee for Regional Enrichment And Talented Experiences)
Has met a couple of times

A lot of great ideas are coming out of this (for example: developing "Enrichment Kits" and coming up with "Elementary Leven Enrichment Experiences"

Arts Education Professional Development Series

DocuShare

We will be posting your "Programs Received to date" to DocuShare
Please check to make sure your programming in correct and call if there are any questions
It will be updated every week or two

Ripples

Reminders went out
There is an exhibit at ECCC and an Open House will be held November 17, 2000 (7pm-8pm)
Ripples selection criteria and district representation discussed
Art selection process will be reviewed
How do you sign up? A letter from your Superintendent or sign up on Final Request for Services

Erie Canal Cultural Center Update

BOCES space has been increased
Sub-committee has been formed
Focus group on how space will be used (dance studio, multi media lab, classroom, visual arts suite, gallery, theatre)
Fall 2002 is the projected date for regular programming

Das Puppenspiel

Week of May 5^th 2001
Smith Opera House in Geneva
Possibility of block booking opportunities
Spring packets will be mailed via bus mail - these will list upcoming events and performances for the 2001-2002 school year

Joyce Furman – The Quilt Lady - did a short presentation of her work

Upcoming presentations

December 2000 – Amy Goldner (Geva Theatre – Big Theatre for Little People Program)
January 2001 – Ellie Stearns

Next Meeting

Thursday

December 14, 2000

2pm - 4pm

EduTech Training Conference Room

Arcadia Building

Newark