Resource Core Yvette Roubideaux MD MPH University of Arizona

Resource Core Purpose: –Provide access to technical assistance for grantees as they implement the activities of the demonstration project –Considerations: diverse group of grantees with differing experience, strengths and weaknesses, and needs of new staff

Resource Core Components –Technical Assistance Needs Assessment –Onsite Technical Assistance at Grantee Meetings –Consultation at the Request of Grantees –Resource Core website

Resource Core Technical Assistance Needs Assessment –Gather input on a regular basis to assess the specific technical assistance needs of grantees –Design technical assistance and training sessions during grantee meetings –Grantee self-assessment

Resource Core Onsite Technical Assistance at Grantee Meetings –Series of training sessions and workshops at grantee meetings –Content based on stage of planning and implementation –Conducted by consultants with expertise in area –Purpose: to ensure all grantees obtain the skills they need to successfully implement the required activities of each intervention

Resource Core Consultation at the Request of Grantees –Challenge – very diverse group of grantees with very different technical assistance needs –Complex initiative with multiple skills required –Resource Core will provide a list of available consultants and their areas of expertise –Grantees can contact and hire consultants for their specific needs –All programs instructed to put funding for this in their budgets

Resource Core Anticipated areas of grantee technical assistance needs (examples): –Diabetes Education Strategies –Behavioral Self-Management –Motivational Interviewing –Clinical Consultation –Recruitment and Retention Strategies –Data Management and Coordination –Project Management

Resource Core Resource Core Website –Password protected for grantees only –Components Schedule of Grantee Meetings and Planned Technical Assistance Handouts and Presentations from Past Meetings Technical Assistance Resource Center – list/profiles of available consultants, contact information, staff Other related resources, website links

Resource Core Website - * in development –Watch for with link and password –Recommendations welcome Technical Assistance Needs Assessment –Please fill out NOW and return to registration desk before you leave

Resource Core Contact Information for Resource Core Lori Prucha, Coordinator University of Arizona 500 N. Tucson Blvd., #110 Tucson AZ Phone: Fax: