 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 31, No. 12 * June 21, 1999 Previous story | Table of Contents | Next story New this year … 'Topic One' roundtables
To begin, a moderator will briefly characterize counties’ roles in dealing with the issue of violence, then outline specific subtopics for each table to tackle. Participants will receive a folder of background materials and references for all subtopics. As participants move to one of 10 tables, they will be greeted by a table facilitator, a reporter and a copy of a successful community model. The model will provide the context for the first half-hour of facilitator-lead, participant-driven discussion and debate. After the first discussion, participants switch to another table for another "round" on a different subtopic.
Finally, the moderator will guide a wrap-up by each table’s facilitator, based on the reporter’s notes from each table. Participants will take home with them many models from communities that have tracked aspects of the topic, extensive reference lists and memories of their exchanges with fellow officials. This first "Topic One" session is designed to complement and follow up on several general session and workshop presentations at the conference. |
Sponsored by NACo’s Training Division, "Topic One" draws staff from all NACo departments and is expected to become a continuing event at all NACo conferences.