Jean-
 
could you summarize and post responses to your query?   Our DOE is also
considering such an advisory board, and would benefit from your findings.
 
Thanks!
 
 
>I am seeking information on behalf of our Director of Education and request
>all responses/requests for summary be sent directly to my e-mail address,
>rather than to the museum-l list.  Our DOE asks whether any museums have used
>Teacher Advisory Boards for input in planning inter-disciplinary education
>programs, in suggesting exhibition themes, or relating to other
>museum/community areas of interest.   What was the composition of the Board?
>Pros and cons?  Benefits?  Problems?
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>Thank you -
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>Jean Lancaster Collier, Registrar            **    [log in to unmask]
>Bayly Art Museum, University of Virginia     **    804-924-6323
>Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA  22903       **    804-924-6321 (fax)
 
Richard Chute                           [log in to unmask]
 
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden         Claremont, CA 91711
Phone:  (909) 625-8767, ext. 222
FAX:  (909) 626-6760