TRAININGS

Using Logic Models in Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.

Increase your program staff's understanding and use of logic models. A logic model is an important tool that can and should be used to guide the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. The training is one and one-half hour in length and includes a hands-on exercise for participants, and is suitable for anyone wanting to know more about logic models. It is also helpful for any staff who are responsible for implementing any components of program planning, implementation and evaluation; to get all staff thinking about the importance of clearly defining organizational programs and services and showing how this directly ties into everything they do.

How to Design and Implement Your Own Survey Research.

Organizations are frequently called upon to collect information; surveys can be an effective way to gather the needed data. Both paper and electronic surveys can be easy to design, if you know the basics. This 6 hour training can get you up and running in no time. The training includes lecture, handouts and exercises covering the following topics:

    1. Why conduct a survey?
    2. Types of surveys and the pros and cons of each.
    3. How to go about designing your survey (including both paper and electronic formats).
    4. Choosing your sample-who and how many.
    5. Types of questions.
    6. Other important considerations when designing surveys.
    7. The importance of respondent confidentiality.
    8. Important parts of the survey--it's not just the questions.
    9. The three steps to planning your project-PLAN, PLAN, & PLAN!


How to Design and Implement Your Own Focus Group Research.

Focus groups can be used by anyone to get information for many purposes. A few skills and planning tools can get you well on your way to talking with the people you want to hear from and knowing how to make sense of that information. This is an 12 hour training and is best delivered over two or more days. Topics and class exercises include:

    1. What is a focus group and why use it?
    2. What are some potential problems with focus groups?
    3. What makes for a successful focus group?
    4. How to design a focus group project.
    5. The three phases of a focus group project: Recruiting Participants, Moderating, and Analyzing Data.
    6. Focus Group Questions.
    7. Overview of Data Analysis.
    8. The Role of the Moderator and Assistant Moderator.
    9. Steps in the planning process.