Developing Action Plans Individual Identification and Recruitment Action

Developing Action Plans Individual Identification and Recruitment Action Plan Module 5 Level 1

Materials • • • Module 5 Level 1 Outline Handouts, as needed Pen or pencil Highlighters Post-its

Level 1: Individual Identification and Recruitment Action Plan Goal The recruiter will know how to develop an individual l. D&R action plan for finding eligible migrant children, youth and their families.

Level 1: Individual Identification and Recruitment Action Plan Objectives Participants will be able to: • Explain why it is important to develop an individual action plan to find migrant families and youth. • Identify the elements of an individual action plan. • Develop an individual action plan for finding migrant families and youth.

Agenda: Level 1 • Action Plans – Definition and Elements – Objectives • Types of Action Plans in the MEP • Individual ID&R Action Plan: Debrief • Individual ID&R Action Plan: Develop • Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down • Assessment

Action Plan: Definition and Elements An action plan is a written plan that an individual, or organization, develops to guide and focus their efforts in order to reach a desired goal. Every action plan should have: • A goal - what you want to accomplish. • Objectives - the steps you need to take to reach your goal.

Action Plan: Objectives Specific • Objectives need to be clear and detailed. Realistic • The person has to believe it is possible to achieve.

Action Plan: Objectives Time-specific • Deadlines for achieving each stage should be set. These should be in the foreseeable future. Small enough to be handled. Large enough to show results. Measurable • Results need to be measurable. • Outcomes must be what the person really wants.

Types of Action Plans in the MEP State Local Individual

Types of Action Plans in the MEP • Partner up with someone at another table. • Each pair will have one set of cards and a workmat. • With your partner, decide if the description you read on the card would be included in the state, local or individual action plan.

Individual ID&R Action Plan • Builds on the state and local action plans. • Should be detailed and specific. • Translates into a schedule or “to do” list for the recruiter with a specific timeframe. • Includes recruitment objectives.

Individual ID&R Action Plan In other words, the individual ID&R action plan helps the recruiter, the supervisor and other recruitment staff organize and prioritize recruitment activities and establish timelines for their completion.

Individual ID&R Action Plan Goal The recruiter will use all available resources to become more efficient at finding all eligible migrant children.

Individual ID&R Action Plan • Individual ID&R action plans posted around the room. • Each plan has four objectives listed. • Fill out the plan as a group. – No more than four participants to a group. • Once you have decided on your group of four, report to one of the posters with a marker and WAIT

Individual ID&R Action Plan • Complete the first objective as a whole group. • As a small group, fill out the chart for the remaining objectives. • You also have two blank rows to add your own objectives. • If you choose to additional objectives, please make sure you fill in all appropriate columns for that objective.

Individual ID&R Action Plan • Visit each of the action plans created by your colleagues. • Read how each objective was addressed. • Talk to your group about differences/similarities you see between your colleagues’ action plans and the one that your group wrote. • You will have about two minutes per action plan before I signal you to move on.

Individual ID&R Action Plan: Debrief • What was the hardest part about writing the individual ID&R action plan? • How was the action plan you wrote different from the action plans your colleagues wrote? • What similarities did the action plan you wrote have to the action plans written by your colleagues?

Individual ID&R Action Plan: Develop • Take a minute to think about the action plan you wrote with your group. • Think about some of the action plans your colleagues wrote. • Take your individual ID&R action plan Template and fill it out based on the samples around the room or your own ideas that were generated by today’s discussion.

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down…

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down… An individual ID&R action plan forces the recruiter to: • Think about what should be accomplished. • Establish recruitment objectives. • Decide the best way to attain these objectives. • Develop specific action steps and timelines for the completion of the recruitment objectives.

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down… An individual ID&R action plan encourages the recruiter to: • Use time wisely. • Evaluate work and adjust strategies as needed. • Leave a guide for a new recruiter.

Level 1 Assessment • Please complete the assessment independently. • When all participants are done, discuss answers with a partner; revise answers if needed. • We will review as a whole group and you will grade your own.