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| #acl EducationWGGroup:read,write,revert, All:read = Education & Outreach Work Group Charter = == Authorization == To be completed when the PSF Board approves a resolution for this WG. |
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| The working group's initial purpose is foster and guide projects that further the PSF's education mission. | |
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| As a working group, we make things happen. We work toward this common goal in three ways: | The Education & Outreach Workgroup's (EOW) purpose is to support the Python Software Foundation’s mission to promote the Python programming language, especially in supporting and enhancing the education of Python. The Education & Outreach Workgroup is a workgroup of the Python Software Foundation’s (PSF). |
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| * We're a meeting point for people who want to make practical contributions to Python in education. * We identify and coordinate projects that deliver specific and measurable results that support our aims. * We support and facilitate such projects so they have the best chance of meeting their goals. |
The EOW’s goals include: |
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| == Active time == The working group will exist initially for two years, and it will continue to exist as long as the working group and PSF board determine is needed for successful completion of projects. |
* Advise the board regarding the PSF’s educational outreach, research and strategy * Consolidate and provide resources to support educators and local community leaders * Seek and Receive feedback regarding gaps in PSF education resources, and advise the Board on the curation or support of resources to address the feedback * Support education and outreach for PyCon US: * Connect with local high schools and invite them to participate * Support facilitation of education summit |
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| == Core Values & Internal Government == The core values for this group are: |
== Membership == |
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| * Respect * Support * Positive Atmosphere * Constructiveness * Integrity |
Education & Outreaching Workgroup voting members are required to confirm continuing participating in the workgroup in writing within one month of the annual PSF Board election. This will be led by chair/vice-chairs. If there is no response within two weeks, then the individual is automatically removed. |
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| The working group adopts the PSF Code of Conduct (https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/). Any actions (found by a majority) made against the principles in the Code of Conduct will result in the acting person being removed from the working group. | If a member fails to attend more than 50% of meetings over a 6-month span (4 out of 6 meetings), they will be moved to the Past Members list unless they make arrangements with the Workgroup in advance. They are welcome to rejoin at any time. |
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| == Rules & Guidelines == The education working group will be guided by the PSF Code of Conduct and PSF Mission statement. Additional rules are highlighted in our decision making procedures. |
Folks who would like to join the Education & Outreaching Work Group should send an email to the WG introducing themselves. The WG will vote on new member requests. |
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| == Decision Making Procedures == * Projects will be proposed to the working group. * The project requests will be discussed on the mailing list. * The working group team will vote on the proposals. Decisions will be made by a majority rule. * If funding is required, a proposal will be submitted to the PSF Board for approval. |
Pending budget approval by the PSF, the EOW may hire services from outside experts or consultants. The EOW may accept volunteer services from outside experts or consultants without approval from the PSF. Advisors have no authority to act for the EOW or the PSF. |
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| == Communication Plan == The team will communicate via the [[https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonedu-wg|PythonEdu-WG]] mailing list. If needed, conference calls may be set up. The method of voting on projects and proposals will be determined by the working group. (The preferred way of voting is email voting.) |
== Meetings & Decision Making Procedures == |
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| == Budget == . TBD |
The EOW will meet at least once per year between annual PSF Board of Directors elections. The EOW may schedule additional meetings as often as its Chair or a majority of its members deems necessary or appropriate. As necessary, the EOW will meet in a joint session with other committees regarding items of concern to both committees. |
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| == List of Participants/Who we are == Moderators: |
Meetings will occur either in person, telephonically, or electronically, and at such times, places, and manner as the Chair and Co-Chair may determine. Additional communication may occur in electronic message boards, email, and other electronic forums under the PSF’s control. The Chair or Co-Chair will develop an agenda in advance of each meeting and communicate meeting details to EOW members in a timely fashion. |
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| * Carrie Anne Philbin | == Reports == |
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| Participants: | The EOW will keep meeting notes of each meeting, which will include an attendance record, a copy of the agenda, and a report of meeting discussions, recommendations and decisions. |
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| . Carol Willing | The EOW will issue an annual report to the PSF Board of Directors including a summary of activity, findings, and recommendations. |
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| == Support Requirements == * TBD |
== Review of Charter == The workgroup charter will be reviewed annually to ensure that it aligns with the community’s evolving needs. |
Education & Outreach Work Group Charter
Authorization
To be completed when the PSF Board approves a resolution for this WG.
Purpose & Common Goals
The Education & Outreach Workgroup's (EOW) purpose is to support the Python Software Foundation’s mission to promote the Python programming language, especially in supporting and enhancing the education of Python. The Education & Outreach Workgroup is a workgroup of the Python Software Foundation’s (PSF).
The EOW’s goals include:
- Advise the board regarding the PSF’s educational outreach, research and strategy
- Consolidate and provide resources to support educators and local community leaders
- Seek and Receive feedback regarding gaps in PSF education resources, and advise the Board on the curation or support of resources to address the feedback
Support education and outreach for PyCon US:
- Connect with local high schools and invite them to participate
- Support facilitation of education summit
Membership
Education & Outreaching Workgroup voting members are required to confirm continuing participating in the workgroup in writing within one month of the annual PSF Board election. This will be led by chair/vice-chairs. If there is no response within two weeks, then the individual is automatically removed.
If a member fails to attend more than 50% of meetings over a 6-month span (4 out of 6 meetings), they will be moved to the Past Members list unless they make arrangements with the Workgroup in advance. They are welcome to rejoin at any time.
Folks who would like to join the Education & Outreaching Work Group should send an email to the WG introducing themselves. The WG will vote on new member requests.
Pending budget approval by the PSF, the EOW may hire services from outside experts or consultants. The EOW may accept volunteer services from outside experts or consultants without approval from the PSF. Advisors have no authority to act for the EOW or the PSF.
Meetings & Decision Making Procedures
The EOW will meet at least once per year between annual PSF Board of Directors elections. The EOW may schedule additional meetings as often as its Chair or a majority of its members deems necessary or appropriate. As necessary, the EOW will meet in a joint session with other committees regarding items of concern to both committees.
Meetings will occur either in person, telephonically, or electronically, and at such times, places, and manner as the Chair and Co-Chair may determine. Additional communication may occur in electronic message boards, email, and other electronic forums under the PSF’s control. The Chair or Co-Chair will develop an agenda in advance of each meeting and communicate meeting details to EOW members in a timely fashion.
Reports
The EOW will keep meeting notes of each meeting, which will include an attendance record, a copy of the agenda, and a report of meeting discussions, recommendations and decisions.
The EOW will issue an annual report to the PSF Board of Directors including a summary of activity, findings, and recommendations.
Review of Charter
The workgroup charter will be reviewed annually to ensure that it aligns with the community’s evolving needs.