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Last updated: January 9, 2009
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Delaware
Training Course
March 10, 2008 to January 16, 2009
Sponsored and funded by the
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
In partnership with the
University of Delaware Center for Community Research & Service
Lead instructors
Steven W. Peuquet, Ph.D.
speuquet@udel.edu - 302.831.1689
Raheemah Jabbar-Bey, M.A.
jabbarra@udel.edu - 302.831.8564
Teaching assistant
Cara Robinson, M.A.
carmbri@udel.edu - 302.831.8355
Faculty Consultants and Coaches
John G. McNutt, Ph.D.
mcnuttjgi@udel.edu - 302.831.0765
Bahira Sherif Trask, Ph.D.
mbstrask@udel.edu - 302.831.8187
Biographical profiles of all course instructors, presenters and coaches can be found here
Special Announcements: IMPORTANT -- As has been announced many times, the presentation by each planning team of their revitalization plan will take place on January 16, 2009. Entitled "Blueprint Community Revitalization Symposium," the event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Arsht Hall on the University of Delaware's Wilmington Campus located at 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE. All planning team members are expected to attend. Please go here for a copy of a memorandium that gives detailed information about the Symposium and the expectations and deadlines leading up to the Symposium. IMPORTANT -- The deadline for submittal of each team's revitalization plan is Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:00 pm. The required submittal must include one (1) electonic copy (in MS Word format) and five (5) printed copies of the team's plan. All materials are to be submitted to Cara Robinson at the Center for Community Research and Service. ALSO IMPORTANT -- The deadline for each team to submit an electronic copy of its presentation materials to Cara Robinson is January 12, 2009. We prefer that teams use PowerPoint software. Please go here for three examples of neighborhood revitalization plans done elsewhere. Please keep the Strategic Community Planning and Implementation Process diagram in mind as you develop your team's strategic plan. Please go here for the form and other information needed to request coaching assistance. Please go here for the final versions of the community profiles. |
Overview of this Course and the Blueprint Communities Delaware Program
This training course is one of several components of Blueprint Communities Delaware, and is designed to provide knowledge and information that will help the nine community planning teams in Delaware carry out the planning and implementation process for the revitalization of their communities. Importantly, the goal of Blueprint Communities Delaware is to have all nine community planning teams produce a well-conceived, comprehensive community revitalization plan containing one or more feasible projects or programs by mid-January 2009. To ensure that this happens, Blueprint Communities Delaware includes:
In addition to the orientation session on March 10th, this training program consists of seven full days of training at various locations across the state. A calendar of each of the training sessions and their locations is provided below. Several different experts will be involved in providing the training, and training sessions will consist of combinations of presentations, panel sessions, small group discussions, question and answer periods, and exercises. This website is your gateway to the course! It contains all needed course information, including links to lecture presentations, readings, data and other important resources.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, each planning team and their members will develop a better understanding of:
Learning Values
We expect all presentors and participants to:
"Certificate in Community Strategic Planning and Implementation"
Team members who successfully complete this course and have a high level of course attendance and participation in their community's strategic planning process will earn the "Certificate in Community Strategic Planning and Implementation" issued by the University of Delaware. If desired, participants may also earn continuing education units (CEUs) through the University's Division of Professional and Continuing Studies. Please contact the course instructors for more information.
Attendance
Learning and team building won't happen if team members don't show up for training sessions, don't do readings and assignments, and don't attend team and community meetings between training sessions. Teams that do not maintain high attendance levels will be disadvantaged when it comes to the awarding of mini-implementation grants later in the year. While we know that illness and unexpected events can interrupt our personal schedules, every effort should be made to attend all training sessions as well as other meetings that are part of the community strategic planning process. Participants who have a poor attendance record will not be eligible to receive continuing education credits or the "Certificate in Community Planning and Implementation" to be issued by the University of Delaware. Here's how we'll rate attendance:
Readings and Assignments
We know that as adult learners you all have many personal and professional responsibilities. We will not burden you with excessive readings and other course requirements, but we do expect you to do certain required readings and assignments. These readings and assignments will help you and your team produce a high quality and feasible strategic plan by January 2009.
While participants and teams will not be graded in the traditional manner, the instructors will critique assignments and will provide periodic verbal and written feedback. This will help teams refine and enhance their planning process and the plans that are developed.
Monday, March 10th, 2008
Roselle Center for the Arts, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Agenda
- Goals, Expectations and Subject Matter to be Covered
- The Community Strategic Planning and Implementation Process
Assigned Reading for Next Class
- "The Collaborative Leadership Fieldbook"
- "Building Resident Engagement in a
Community Collaborative"
Homework Assignment -- go here (due Sunday, April 6th)
Obtain slide presentation here
Tuesday Evening, April 15, 2008
Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Agenda (go here for full agenda)
- Dinner
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Evening program
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Agenda (go here for full agenda)
- Review and discussion of homework assigned on March 10th
- Knowing your community (go here for the community profiles for each Delaware Blueprint community)
- Knowing the environment outside your community
Go here for the slide presentation used by Professors Peuquet and Jabbar-Bey.
Go here for the slide presentation used by Professor Lesslie Cooksy, and here for the instructions for the focus group exercise.
Here are some useful links pertaining to focus groups:
Go here for the slide presentation used by Professor Kathy Wian, and here for the instruction sheet for the group exercise.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Agenda (go here for full agenda)
- Leadership and teamwork
- Promoting Civic Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Making your team and community heard
Assigned Reading for Next Class
- "Building Communities from the Inside Out"
- "Building From Strength"
- "Regenerating Community"
Homework Assignment -- go here (due Sunday, May 4th)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Malmberg Hall, Wesley College, Dover, DE
Agenda (go here for full agenda)
- Brief review of last session
- Review and discussion of homework assigned an April 17th
- Identification of strategic issues and opportunities
- Developing a shared vision of the community’s future
- Developing a strategy for community transformation
- Panel Session: "Lessons Learned from Doing Community Strategic Planning"
- Developing goals and objectives
Go here for the slide presentation used by Professors Peuquet and Jabbar-Bey.
Assigned Reading for Next Class
- Go here to review the "South Wilmington Special Area Management Plan" and related materials.
- Go here for a copy of "Imagin We Can! Neighborhood Revitalization in Sparrow Run."
- Go here for "Plan Endorsement,
Community Visioning Standards"
- Go here for "Vision Statement Checklist"
Homework Assignment -- go here (due Sunday, June 8th)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Arsht Hall, University of Delaware Wilmington Campus
Agenda
- Brief review of last session
- Review and discussion of homework assigned on May 16th
- Establishing community goals and objectives
- Creating projects and programs that can accomplish goals and objectives
Full Agenda Here
Harvey Young's Slides and Glossary
Assigned Reading for Next Class
- Go here for Improving Services (From the Community Tool Box)
- Go here for Empowerment (From the Change Handbook)
- Go here for Participative Design (The Change Handbook)
- Go here for Group Performance Management
Homework Assignment -- go here (due Sunday, July 20th)
Creating Your Community Blog (Click Below)
- Go here for Sample Blog
- Go here for Master Blog
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Newark, DE
Agenda
- Brief Review of Last Sessions
- Review and discussion of homework assigned last session
- Implementing and Operating Projects and Programs
- Special Session: Exhibition and Reception
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Newark, DE
Agenda
- Brief review of last session
- More on Implementing and Operating Projects and Programs
- Project and Program Oversight and Evaluation
- Community Revitalization Plan
- Expectations for January 16
- The Art of Presentation: Some Dos and Don’ts
Full Agenda for both days -- go here.
Please go here for the presentation slides used during these sessions.
Homework Assignment
- Complete your plan and prepare your presentation!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Arsht Hall, Wilmington Campus of the University of Delaware, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Agenda
- Presentation of community plans to potential investors and the community
- Let’s celebrate!
Planning Data and Information
CADSR
Known as "CADSR," the Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research at the University of Delaware provides opinion research and statistical analysis in areas such as health and transportation policy as well as general demographic analysis for state and local government and the private sector. Many data bases are available online through its website.
DataPlace
DataPlace (as part of KnowledgePlex, see below) aims to be your one-stop source
for housing and demographic data about your community, your region, and the
nation. This free site includes a variety of data sets from multiple sources,
such as the 1990 and 2000 Censuses, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, and Section
8 Expiring Use database. It also provides tools -- such as maps, charts, and
tables -- and guides to assist you in analyzing, interpreting, and applying
the data so you can make more informed decisions. News updates offer the latest
information on newly released data sets, as well as highlights from relevant
reports and research.
FactFinder
American FactFinder provides access to a rich variety of data and maps provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. This includes population, housing, economic and other information from the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Current Population Survey, Economic Census (every 5 years) , and Annual Economic Surveys.
HUD
USER
HUD USER is your definitive source for research and data that offers an in-depth view of housing in the United States. It provides free downloads of more than 1,000 publications and data sets published by HUD’s Office of Policy Development & Research.
Knowledgeplex
KnowledgePlex, Inc (KPI) seeks to help transform disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods by creating, maintaining, and innovating a standard technology platform for information and data that can serve a wide variety of sectors. KnowledgePlex seeks to level the playing field with knowledge sharing, content management, local data, and GIS software applications to help our affiliates succeed. Our systems help partners organize and display data efficiently and cost effectively. We understand local data and metrics help our partners operate at their highest level and better tell their story.
National
Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
The National Association
of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and
community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable
housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly
those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs
such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.
National
Housing Conference
The National Housing Conference
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership association dedicated to advancing affordable
housing and community development causes. A membership drawn from every
industry segment forms the foundation for NHC’s broad, nonpartisan
advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing
in a safe, decent environment across the nation. NHC members consist of
nationally known experts in affordable housing and housing finance, including
state and local officials, community development specialists, builders,
bankers, investors, syndicators, insurers, owners, residents, labor leaders,
lawyers, accountants, architects and planners, and religious leaders. NHC
is the United Voice for Housing.
National
Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
NLIHC is a membership organization open to individuals, organizations, corporations
and government agencies. Each membership makes a difference. Our members
are active in setting the Coalition’s agenda and we value member input.
A proven and effective way to build and maintain healthy communities is
through well-informed citizens taking positive action. Membership in NLIHC
assures you access to the latest information on national, state and local
housing advocacy efforts, housing research and publications, and networking
opportunities. Your membership enables NLIHC to continue its mission.
PolicyLink
PolicyLink
is a national research and action institute advancing economic and social equity by Lifting Up What Works®. PolicyLink work is guided by the belief that those closest to the nation’s challenges are central to the search for solutions. With local and national partners, PolicyLink is spotlighting promising practices, supporting advocacy campaigns, and helping to bridge the traditional divide between local communities and policymaking at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
State
of the Cities Data System (SOCDS)
The SOCDS is provided by HUD's Office
of Policy Research & Development and provides data for individual
metropolitan areas, central cities, and suburbs.
U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
HUD is the primary executive department of the US Federal government charged
with addressing housing and urban development issues. It's home page contains
a variety of information about housing and community development issues, programs,
policies and research.
Technology Resources
E-Base Helpful database program
Non Profit Technology: A great site with a lot of excellent Resources
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