"A Journey To Community"

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Welcome and Outcomes

Joann Ricci of the Ball Foundation opened the meeting with a warm welcome and introduced the Design Team—Rex Babiera - The Ball Foundation, Cindy Baugher - Springfield Ball Partnership, Anne-Marie Bracken - The Ball Foundation, Jackie Brayman - The Ball Foundation, Kathy Crum - Springfield Public School District 186, Jason Denton - Northview Public Schools, Sue Dole - Springfield Public School District 186, Maureen Grey  - Northview Public Schools, Jill Johannes - Springfield Public School District 186, Edrick Macalaguim - Chula Vista Elementary School District, Stephanie Moore - Arizona Ball Charter Schools, Joann Ricci - The Ball Foundation, Diane Rutledge - Springfield Public School District 186, Rita Solliday - Arizona Ball Charter Schools, Mike Stearns - Northview Public Schools, Olga West - Chula Vista Elementary School District.

She reminded us of where this journey started—with the vision and generosity of Carl and Vivian Ball, which began with the aspiration that every child in first grade could read by Christmas. She spoke of the non-linear path of this journey, of the Ball Foundation’s experiments and learning that led us to this gathering. Joann suggested that our time together was the next iteration of the experiment, an attempt to create a learning community across sites and roles that would lead to new possibilities for the community of practice.

Kathy Crum of Springfield, and a member of the design team, then led us through the desired outcomes for our journey. She invited all to suggest additional possibilities, and set the tone for how we could be on this journey together, as experimenters and colleagues.

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