"AmeriCorps Network Northwest Described" October 1995
Who Are Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory and The AmeriCorps Network Northwest Anyway? Where do AmeriCorps programs go for training and technical assistance? AmeriCorps National Training and Technical Assistance Providers (national providers) are twenty organizations which have contracted with the Corporation for National Service (CNS) to provide training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs nationwide. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) is a regional provider to AmeriCorps programs in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This northwest partnership is called AmeriCorps Network Northwest. Programs may use NWREL as a "one call" service to learn how to make use of national provider services. In addition, AmeriCorps Network Northwest provides these services:
- monthly newsletter with training resources
- direct assistance to programs upon request
- databank of low and no cost local resources
- technical assistance in Internet linkages
- on-line AmeriCorps home page and e-mail discussion group
- regional and statewide workshops addressing program needs
- peer support and exchange mechanisms
Training plans for 1995-96
Currently, NWREL is working with state commission directors to finalize training and technical assistance plans for the coming year. On the plate are activities to respond to these emerging needs:
- Technical training/ conference for AmeriCorps programs working in education. Tentatively slated for after Thanksgiving, the conference will bring together Corps Members and staff with teachers, teacher educators and others involved with improving students' success.
- Formation of cohort groups throughout the four states, based on program structures, needs and interests. The Network will forge linkages for programs to share via a variety of formats, including peer exchanges, "meet me" calls, e-mail discussion, and Ideas for Action.
- Targeted assistance (video workshops and guides) for programs in key areas of program evaluation, e.g. creating meaningful standards for objectives, assessing Member development or community impacts.
- A manual highlighting the best practices and strengths of single site placements, drawing upon last year's experiences of successful northwest programs.
- And more. . . . Look for a calendar of activities and assistance next month as the Network plan becomes reality.
Thanks to all programs who provided their input these last few months.
If you are a new program, or have not chatted with your AmeriCorps Network Northwest representative, give us a call. We need to hear what you are doing to learn how we can help!
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