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Program Readiness: Preparing for Program Launch

Intended Audience

Program coordinators, implementation teams, supervisors, and grant-funded staff preparing to launch new initiatives.

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Program Readiness: Preparing for Program Launch

Intended Audience

Program coordinators, implementation teams, supervisors, and grant-funded staff preparing to launch new initiatives.

Level

Introductory

Estimated length

31-60 Minutes

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Level

Introductory

Estimated length

31-60 Minutes

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Description

Identifying and putting a new program in place can be overwhelming. This tutorial will provide you with an opportunity to explore and make decisions on implementation components that will lead to a greater likelihood of program success. At the conclusion of this training, you will have access to the tools and information needed to confidently launch and begin planning for the sustainability of your chosen program.

Learning Objectives

  • Prepare a budget needed for program implementation.
  • Build organizational capacity to support high-quality implementation. 
  • Identify reasons why it is important to evaluate program impacts and outcomes.
  • Determine needs for sustainability.

Real-World Application

After taking this course, you will be able to assess organizational readiness, identify barriers, and establish the systems needed to support successful program implementation from the start.

Developers

Geneen Burris MS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS

Jordan Joyce MPS, Program Manager, Penn State EPIS

Nicole Platz M.S., Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS

Continuing Education

  • Earn a certificate upon completion and submit it to your employer for continuing education credit.
  • Pennsylvania educators earn Act 48 credits by completing this course.
  • The PLP team is currently exploring additional opportunities to expand continuing education credit eligibility within Pennsylvania and to other states in the future.

What Learners are Saying

Learners shared that they plan to apply the course by using the budgeting and readiness templates to support program planning, launch, and implementation. Many found the downloadable checklists and practical guidance on program readiness, budgeting, and maintaining fidelity to evidence-based programs most useful.

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  • Websites

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