Planning Your Program

Bridging the Culture Divide:Inclusive Extension Programming for LatinosOctober 14-15, 2008

I forgot? Where are we going again?

State / District Planning Teams Each group will begin program plan Plans will be photographed to share with

others SERA-37 training task force example

Record name of state or district at top of Program Plan worksheet

Priorities / Goals Advance capacity of land-grant university

system to help communities timely & high quality educational programs technical assistance

Positive and strategic manner Diverse needs of growing Hispanic

population SERA-37 training task force

What are your priorities?(5 minutes)

Desired OutcomesShort-term Medium-term Long-term

Increase understanding of Hispanic culture

States will develop & implement own training programs

Greater diversification among Extension audiences

Plan of action for outreach or training

Plans for collaborative programming with Latinos among Extension personnel

Increased cultural awareness & acceptance among long-term residents & new immigrants

Understanding of university policies regarding serving undocumented immigrants

Community leaders work with Hispanics to develop collaborative solutions to local programs

SERA-37 training task force

What are your desired outcomes?(10 minutes)

“I think you should be more explicit here in Step Two.”

Outputs (activities) Basic training

Cross cultural training (face-to-face/regional mtgs)

Train the trainer Web-based Supporting resources

Subject-matter workshops Train the trainer Web based Videos Supporting resources

Outputs (participants) Extension educators

SERA-37 training task force

Inputs Admin support Regional cooperation Money Resource materials Stuff from other task forces Curriculum Trainers

SERA-37 training task force

How are you going to achieve your outcomes (outputs) and what resources do it (inputs)?(15 minutes)

Include additional training / resources that SERA-37 might

provide!

Begin listing additional action steps for developing & implementing your program

Picture Time – Show Us Your Plan!