New Program Start Up Institute: Sept 14 - 15, 2009
We will be updating this space with additional resources for the Program Start Up Institute as they become available.
Purpose
Provide AmeriCorps National new program grantees with the tools and resources to launch high-quality AmeriCorps programs, focusing on:
- Program Development and Management
- Financial Management
- Community & Site Partnerships
- Member Development
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
1:00 p.m. Welcome, Agenda Overview, and Introductions
2:00 p.m. The Legacy of National Service: The Historical Context for Our Work
View the National Service 101 Presentation (PPT) or (PDF)
2:15 p.m. The Context Today: Corporation for National & Community Service Speed Dating
CNCS Structure, National Service Family, AmeriCorps State & National, Alphabet Soup
4:00 p.m. Program Development and Management
View the Laying the Foundation Agenda (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Criminal Background Checks (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Grievance Procedures (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Member Benefits (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Member Contracts (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Member Eligibility (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Reporting Deadlines (DOC) or (PDF)
View the Laying the Foundation Handout for Site Supervision (DOC) or (PDF)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
8:15 a.m. Panel of Peers
Program Directors reflect on what they wish they had known when they began working with AmeriCorps and the most important things to know and do in starting an AmeriCorps program and to answer questions of new grantees.
9:15 a.m. Member Development and Support
What you need to know about member development and support and what resources are available to you
View the Presentation (PPT) or (PDF)
View the Handouts (DOC) or (PDF)
12:30 p.m. Fiscal Literacy
View the Presentation (PPT) or (PDF)
View the Handouts (DOC) or (PDF)
3:15 p.m. Community/Site Partnerships
The highlights of systems required to establish good relationships with sites and the community
View the Presentation (PPT) or (PDF)
View the Handout (DOC) or (PDF)
5:00 p.m. Reflection and Close
Tips on moving into the Grantee meeting to gain additional information and skills
