EQuIP Program

Training and Implementation Guide
PURPOSE

The purpose of this Quality Indicator Training and Implementation Guide is to assist program administrators in using the EQuIP Manual for strategic planning, implementing performance based funding issues and evaluating the quality of their adult education program.

DESIGN

This Training and Implementation Guide is presented in a "presenter-friendly" format. That is, pages are designed so that any trainer/facilitator can pick up the Guide and feel confident enough to present the materials in a timely, informative fashion.

Each training objective is designed so that the trainer/facilitator is presented with the:

    • Objectives that will be met
    • Tools or Activities to be used for each topic/session
    • Notes on presentation format
Each notation of "O/H" in the Activities/Tools Used box refers to an Overhead Master located in the back of this guide. All overheads and exercises noted are included in the back of this guide.

 
 
Session Topics
Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to…
Activities/

Tools Used
Notes
Introduction
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the:
    • Layout of the manual
    • Background of Quality Indicators
by completing an exercise		 O/H Background

O/H 10 Indicators

O/H Manual 

Layout

Matching Exercise

 Welcome the participants and ask each to introduce themselves by stating their name and what type of program they represent.

Using O/H "Background" give a brief history of the inception of the Quality Indicators. 

Follow with the O/H "10 Indicators", mentioning that Indicator 10: Technology is currently in the developmental stages.

Using O/H "Manual Layout" give a brief description of how the EQuIP Manual is laid out.

Remember: Look for uncertainty in the eyes of the participants. Be cognizant of the fact that some participants may not understand. Look to the others to assist you in explaining.

Once the Manual Layout is complete, hand out the matching exercise and give participants just a few minutes to compete. This reinforces the previous learning module.
COMPLETE MATCHING EXERCISE and ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS….MOVE ON

 
Session Topics
Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to…
Activities/

Tools Used
Notes
Workbook
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the workbook by completing a pre-assessment (or, if time is limited, a sample).


Identify and be familiar with the targeted special populations workbooks.

 O/H Workbook 

Pre-Assessment

O/H Targeted

Special 

Populations

 Put up O/H "Workbook Pre-Assessment"

Depending on the size of the group and the time frame, decide if you will be completing a sample indicator or using the entire workbook. If you are conducting a brief workshop, divide the participants into groups where each Indicator is represented. Have each group (or person) complete the workbook for their chosen or assigned indicator.

Once everyone is finished, put up the O/H "Target Special Populations." Let them know that each of these populations has their own workbook located right behind the EQuIP Manual.
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS….MOVE ON
Manual
  1. Demonstrate understanding of each Quality Indicator by reviewing sample descriptors for each.
 Manual  Have each participant or each group choose a descriptor from their indicator – include audience participation by focusing on a descriptor that a participant needs improvement in. Ask the group to follow along and turn in their manuals to the page in the EQuIP Manual that reflects that descriptor.

 
 
Session Topics
Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to…
Activities/

Tools Used
Notes
Manual, cont.   O/H Manual Layout Reinforce the earlier overview of the Manual by putting up the O/H "Manual Layout" and reiterating 

Why?

How?

Encourage group members to share any ideas or experiences they may have relative to each descriptor being discussed.

Continue this process until each participant or group has had a chance to discuss their descriptor. 

 
REMEMBER TO REFER TO THE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR EXAMPLES

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO USE SOME EXERCISES IN THE RESOURCE GUIDE TO FILL TIME OR BREAK THE MONOTONY.

TRY RESOURCES 5-4 THROUGH 5-8 OR RESOURCE 9-2

ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS

THANK THE PARTICIPANTS FOR COMING AND ASK THEM TO COMPLETE THE WORKSHOP EVALUATION