Education Innovations, Inc. will host a charter school planning meeting on Tuesday June 7, 2005. We will be working through mission, vision, and core value questions. Further, we will be setting goals and benchmarks as we work towards a submittal of a charter application to the Pittsburgh School Board by the end of October. Anyone interested in helping with the process is welcome to join us. Charter Schools are public schools and open to any child in the school district. So, please feel free to forward this message to other lists. Further, we will convene several focus groups in the coming months to answer key questions about our model. If you would be interested in participating in a focus group, send us an email. Further, we will convene a forum to discuss science education and the school's role in preparing students for citizenship. If you a professional with expertise in these areas and would like to be a panelist, let us know. We understand that not everyone supports charter schools. This meeting will not be the appropriate place to discuss your arguments. Please send comments or concerns via email or call us using the number below. Here are the details for the planning meeting: What: eiLABs Charter School Planning meeting When: Tuesday June 7, 2005 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM Where: The Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412.661.8751) Who: people interested in helping to charter an innovative school which aims to give students the skills to think critically and solve creatively the challenges of race, class, and economics. Salvador Wilcox CEO Education Innovations, Inc. 914 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.7707 www.educationinnovations.org