Module Six: Next Steps in Developing Parenting Programs

Objectives

Workshop participants will:

• Identify next steps to continue, enhance, and increase parenting education initiatives in their communities

Components

A. Next Steps (35 minutes)

B. Conclusion (25 minutes)

Pluses and Wishes (for 3-day TOT)
Training Evaluation (for 2-day locals)

Visuals and handouts:

HO: 6-1 Next Steps for Parenting Programs: Worksheet
Evaluation Form

Other materials needed:

easels, newsprint, magic markers, masking tape
 
 

A. Small Group Activity - Developing Next Steps/Re-entry Plans (35 minutes total: 20 minutes for small group; 15 minutes for report out)

2. Distribute and explain HO:6-1: Next Steps for Parenting Programs: Worksheet

Program/organization name:

What would you like to do with parenting programming in your prevention efforts as a result of this workshop?

How will you use them?

What is your target date?

What resources do you have to support you?
  These may include space, equipment, materials, and human resources.

What additional resources do you need?

Who is responsible for implementing the different components of this plan?

3. Participants complete their individual handouts in the small group. Give participants 10 minutes to do this handout.

Note: If participants came in teams, they should complete this worksheet in teams.  If they came individually, have them share their own plan with the small group.

4. Each participant should briefly report out to the small group:

• What they would like to do in their prevention efforts as a result of this training;
• How they will use the knowledge and skills learned in this workshop;
• When they expect to begin applying what they have learned.

6. Each small group should report out and briefly explain some of the things the participants and/or teams will do.  Take no more than 15 minutes for the report out.

Note: Let participants choose a few items from their discussion to share with the group.

7. Remind participants that they have a list of participant addresses and phone numbers.  Encourage them to keep a mailing list file and call upon each other for help.

8. Summarize:  This "Next Steps" exercise is a mini-version of an Action Plan.  It can be used as a planning tool in the creation or improvement of prevention strategies.  It allows participants to immediately apply concepts, skills, and techniques learned during this workshop.  The time and effort involved lays the foundation for successful prevention programs.

Note: Emphasize that the HO:4-1 Workbook can also be used as an outline for Action Plan.

B. Conclusion (25 minutes)

Go over any logististical issues that need to be covered before the group disbands.  e.g. expense forms, travel arrangements.  If the group will reconvene, go over the dates and purposes of future meetings.

Pluses and Wishes

1. Introduction: This activity is an opportunity to provide feedback to the trainers and participants on the day's activities.  Ask the participants to focus on what they feel were the pluses of the day and wishes they may have.

2. Post two sheets of newsprint, one labeled Pluses and the other labeled Wishes.  Remind participants of the concept of brainstorming

Brainstorming is a process used to quickly identify the thoughts; ideas or responses individuals may have to a specific topic.  The rules for brainstorming are simple.  Individuals should verbally state their responses to the question.  All responses are recorded on newsprint.  There should be no comments, clarification, or discussion as the ideas are being recorded.  After the list has been completed, the items are clarified and discussed as needed.

3. Brainstorm participant pluses and wishes for the day.

Note: Pluses and wishes on the last day give good feedback to the facilitator for input into the next training.

4. Review and clarify the Wishes list.  Repeat the process for the Pluses.  An item should be clarified only by the person who presented it.

5. After completing the review and clarification of items, allow for a brief discussion of the items if necessary.

6. Thank the participants for their feedback.

7. End by putting all the chairs in a circle, and, going around the circle, have each person briefly state something they learned in the past two days or give a statement of commitment, including what they are willing to do in the future.  They may want to include their commitment from the networking exercise.  State at the beginning that people need to feel free to "pass" if they wish.
 

Evaluation Form:

Pass around the evaluation form you have chosen.  Ask participants to fill it out and hand it in before they go.

Thank everyone for attending.

Stand near the door and thank each one personally again for attending.
 

Note: (To TOT Trainers only): Explain the process for the next day.  Break the participants into their groups.  Give them their assignment for the next day.  Give them the option of working on their assignment in the evening.