At this session, we looked at the components of the data collection protocol for our assessment-in-community methodology. We reflected on each of the elements–which might we keep? Which might we leave out? Which might we adapt to best meet the needs of our particular projects? We agreed that in conducting our assessment-in-community conversations, we need to take an open-ended approach to data collection, based on the feedback we are receiving from participants. The protocol is intended to serve as a guide to conduct meaningful conversations, but there are times when prompts not on the protocol may be more appropriate in facilitating conversations that prompt deep thinking about the principles and practices of our programs and classrooms. We considered this insight in light of our individual assessment-in-community project ideas.

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