Guides s Year 3: Mentoring Communities and Implementation Guides Phyllis Nichols Yvette Senter Branalyn Williams

Mentoring Communities Basic guidelines per the FOA : Mentor minimum of two communities in Years 3 – 5 –States/Cities/Counties – Preference to communities who have not received CDC funding (Steps, ACHIEVE, PHC, CPPW) –Tribes – mentor 50/50 in and outside tribe At least 10% of funds should be directed to mentoring selected communities

Mentoring Communities What process are you using to select communities to mentor each year? What criteria are you considering as you select mentees? What kinds of technical assistance and guidance are you planning to provide?

Suggested Criteria For Selecting Mentees Healthy Community Vision Demonstrated Need Capacity/Readiness Collaboration and Partnerships

Suggested Criteria For Selecting Mentees Diversity PSE Experience Sustainability Evaluation

Suggested Criteria For Selecting Mentees Feasibility Budget Responsiveness to Application (if used) Eligibility –Preference to communities who have not received CDC funding (Steps, ACHIEVE, PHC, CPPW)

Providing Technical Assistance and Guidance to Mentees Conference calls Resource guides Practiced-based research Interactive conferencing Trainings (webinars, workshops) Site visits

Implementation Guide

Basic guidelines per the FOA: Produce at least one Implementation Guide –State-Coordinated: One Guide for each funded community Instruct mentees on using Guide

Implementation Guide Timeline By June 15, 2010: Submit proposed PSE strategies to Project Officer By July 15, 2010: CDC confirmation of strategy for your Guide By December 29, 2010: Submit Guide to CDC no (with your Annual Report) Ongoing: Revise/update Guide as needed and submit revised Guide (if applicable) to CDC

Implementation Guide What PSE strategy/strategies are you considering? What is your rationale for choosing the proposed strategy/strategies? How are you determining the effectiveness of the proposed strategy/strategies?

Implementation Guide Recommended Process Refer to Implementation Guide document provided by CDC for guidance Write in stages Routinely send text to Project Officer Receive regular input from Project Officer

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