Topics covered include:

• Determine the level of community readiness for change.
• Identify appropriate methods to gather relevant data for prevention planning.
• Identify existing resources available to address the community needs.
• Identify gaps in resources based on the assessment of community conditions.
• Identify the target audience.
• Identify factors that place persons in the target audience at greater risk for the identified problem.
• Identify factors that provide protection or resilience for the target audience.
• Determine priorities based on comprehensive community assessment.
• Develop a prevention plan based on research and theory that addresses community needs and desired outcomes.
• Select prevention strategies, programs, and best practices to meet the identified needs of the community.
• Implement a strategic planning process that results in the development and implementation of a quality strategic plan.
• Identify appropriate prevention program evaluation strategies.
• Administer surveys/pre/posttests at work plan activities.
• Conduct evaluation activities to document program fidelity.
• Collect evaluation documentation for process and outcome measures.
• Evaluate activities and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Utilize evaluation to enhance sustainability of prevention activities.
• Provide applicable workgroups with prevention information and other support to meet prevention outcomes.
• Incorporate cultural responsiveness into all planning and evaluation activities.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documents pertaining to funding sources.

35 Hours – $175