education.

The Government is keen to get input from all sectors of the community as it bids to develop new ideas for educating the Island's youngsters, and soon all will get their chance.

And the information which results from the forum will be forwarded to Education Minister Milton Scott to assist with planning of future policy for the Island's schools.

Education Board member Eudora Browne-Zuill said they are hoping hundreds of people would attend the meetings, which are all being held on the same evening.

"We want people to look and see what is going on in education, and what would provide an excellent system for our children,'' she said.

Within the meeting groups will be selected, and in turn they will report back -- providing a consensus of ideas.

"They will be presented to the Minister, hopefully they will be followed through.

"We want everyone to have their say. Hopefully policy could be formed around the ideas, as long as the results are achievable and we can see where people can benefit.

"We are hoping that as many people as possible will turn out to the forums to air their views.'' The meetings have been arranged as part of education month, and are designed to come up with processes that can be used in partnership with the Education Ministry and the school community.

Following the meetings, a task force is to be selected to push the programme forward.

Ultimately, the results will be disseminated to the community.

Trained professionals will lead the meetings, which will take place at Sandys Middle school, Spice Valley school, Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Elliott Primary, Berkeley Institute, Whitney Middle School and St. George's Preparatory School.

They all take place next Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

CONFERENCE CON