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Who is eligible for TA?
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WSCs and developing sites are eligible for TA. Sites must work with the steering committee and U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) when requesting TA. For developing sites, the TA request must be submitted by the USAO.
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What types of TA can CCDO provide?
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TA is designed to help improve the organization, management, and elements of a site's strategy and implementation plan. CCDO has a variety of TA providers (consultants) with years of advanced professional experience in areas including—
- Strategic planning.
- Youth programs.
- Mobilization.
- Employment training.
- Evaluation.
- Asset mapping.
- Steering Committees.
- Public housing.
- Community policing.
- Conflict resolution.
- Team building.
- Grants/funding review.
- Job training.
- Computer systems.
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Does my site need TA?
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If you hesitate in answering this question, you may have a need for TA. Sites are not charged, penalized, or judged to any degree for requesting assistance. Many sites feel that if they show signs of need, they will be viewed as failures, but many people lack comprehensive training in areas that are necessary to reach the goals of Weed and Seed.
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How much will I be charged for TA?
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TA is free to all WSCs, developing sites, and graduated sites.
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How do I request TA?
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Your site's Steering Committee first develops a TA request in response to a specific site need. Then, you must submit your request to the CCDO Program Manager responsible for your state. Allow 6-8 weeks for your request to be processed and approved by CCDO. The CCDO Program Manager for your state is responsible for understanding the details of your situation and is therefore the best person to help you develop your TA request.
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What should I include in the TA request?
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Each TA request should—
- Explain the need for and objectives of the TA request and how the needed TA fits into your site's overall Weed and Seed strategy.
- Describe the specific assistance requested, including each anticipated task associated with the request.
- Provide as much background information as possible on any identified contractors or service providers, if applicable. If no contractor has been identified, CCDO will work with you to find an acceptable provider.
- Indicate when the TA should be provided.
- Identify the representatives from your site who will participate in TA.
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How is TA delivered?
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CCDO will work to match a site's needs to a qualified TA provider. A working TA plan is then developed and processed for approval. In most cases, CCDO sends the service provider to the Weed and Seed site to provide direct TA. The TA service provider along with the site representatives (i.e., site coordinator, Steering Committee members, and USAO contact) meet to discuss the TA plan; services are then rendered as outlined in the plan. Progress is monitored by the CCDO Program Manager for your state. Sometimes the provider works for one day, or the TA may require several days. Everything depends on the needs of the site.
In some cases, the site's needs can be fulfilled through telephone consultation with TA providers, rendering a site visit unnecessary.
TA comes in many forms. Ongoing TA and training coordinated by CCDO may come in the following forms:
- Electronic (e.g., e-mails, CCDO Web site).
- Peer-to-peer training (sites learn from other Weed and Seed contacts).
- Training workshops/conferences (sites have the opportunity to meet CCDO service providers).
- Telephone consultation.
- Satellite broadcast series (live/interactive satellite broadcasts covering Weed and Seed topic areas) planned.
- Preconference learning labs (take-home DVDs available as well).
Sites are encouraged to complete a customer satisfaction survey after TA services are rendered.
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