Introduction to Keypads Agenda 2010 Determining Priorities for State-District Leadership and Action

Have you ever lied to your mother? 1.Never 2.Only once or twice 3.Only once, and I paid for it dearly 4.I was young and candy was involved 5.I’d prefer to say “an occasional stretching of the truth” 6.Only when it was in her best interest 7.My brother/sister made me do it 8.More times than I can count

What Congressional District do you live in?

Are you from an urban, rural, or suburban town? 1.Urban 2.Rural 3.Suburban

What is your role here today? 0.Student 1.Teacher (K-12) 2.School Leader (e.g., Principal) 3.Superintendent 4.Other District Administrator 5.School Board Member 6.Community Partner (e.g., nonprofit, municipal, business) 7.Statewide Organization (e.g., assoc., foundations, policy) 8.Higher Education (Faculty, Administrator, etc.) 9.Community Member/Private Citizen 10.Other

What is your political orientation? 1.Republican 2.Democrat 3.Unaffiliated 4.Libertarian 5.Green Party 6.Other 7.I am not sure 8.I prefer not to say

To what degree would you consider yourself knowledgeable about and/or experienced in the field of civic education? 1.Highly knowledgeable and/or experienced 2.Knowledgeable and/or experienced 3.Somewhat 4.Not Very 5.Not at all

To what extent do you agree with this assertion? The civic competencies (knowledge, skills, and dispositions) required to participate in 21st century democracy are more complex than those needed in generations of the past. Today ’ s citizens need new skills (e.g., media literacy, global awareness, etc.) that go beyond traditional “ civics ” content. As a result, new, innovative teaching strategies are needed in order to reach these higher outcomes among students. 5 Strongly Agree 4 Agree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral/ Don’t know 1 Strongly Disagree

What grade would you give Colorado on how well we prepare all students for the responsibilities of the 21 st century citizenship? 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.F 6.Not sure

Afternoon Session Agenda 2010 Determining Priorities for State-District Leadership and Action

What Congressional District do you live in?

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS: Which of the strategic directions should be made a priority in the next three years? [you will get to vote 3 times (weighted)] 0.Expand Professional Development 1.Support Integration with Other Content Areas 2.Provide Incentives and Recognition for Districts & Schools 3.Build Statewide Leadership for Technical Assistance 4.Improve & Broaden Accountability 5.Increase Emphasis in Teacher Preparation & Certification 6.Develop Statewide Civics or Social Studies Assessment 7.Connect Voter Education & Registration with High Schools 8.Increase Post-Secondary Expectations for Civic Outcomes 9.Build into No Child Left Behind 10.OTHER

CITZENS’ INITIATIVES: Some of you identified additional strategies to strengthen civic learning for ALL students in Colorado.

CITZENS’ INITIATIVES: Which of these do you think ought to also be priorities over the next three years as part of the Agenda 2010? 1.Initiate State and district policy-making initiatives to support civic mission of schools 2.Require civic participation (e.g. service learning, community service, etc.) 3.Think green -- incorporate environmentally conscious concepts within civic learning 4.Increase time for student instruction and teacher planning and collaboration (this requires money) 5 Strongly Support 4 Support 2 Don’t Support 3 Neutral/ Don’t know 1 Strongly Don’t Support

CITZENS’ INITIATIVES: Which of these do you think ought to also be priorities over the next three years as part of the Agenda 2010? 5.Involve students in the governance of their school and their district 6.Provide community-based opportunities for students to participate in public discussions and decisions and apply civic learning content standards 7.Support teachers in engaging students in interactive academic/civic activities that give back to the community 5 Strongly Support 4 Support 2 Don’t Support 3 Neutral/ Don’t know 1 Strongly Don’t Support

YOUTH AGENDA: The youth leaders attending today’s summit have developed priorities for creating new opportunities for student leadership, voice, and involvement in governance and decision-making in Colorado.

To what degree do you support the priorities they’ve outlined for leadership and action over the next three years? 1.Establish a system for student involvement in decision making at all levels of the education system 2.Provided state funding for existing leadership education programs and related teacher training 5 Strongly Support 4 Support 2 Don’t Support 3 Neutral/ Don’t know 1 Strongly Don’t Support

Evaluation Agenda 2010 Determining Priorities for State-District Leadership and Action

We’d like to ask you a few questions about your experience at the summit today. 1.The Agenda 2010 summit was a valuable experience for me. 2.I learned of strategies that I can implement. 3.I am motivated to expand civic learning in my school/institution/organization. 4.I am satisfied with the set of priorities established for the Agenda 2010 today. 5 Strongly Agree 4 Agree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral/ Don’t know 1 Strongly Disagree

Thank You! Agenda 2010 Determining Priorities for State-District Leadership and Action