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Planning Primer-Developing a Theory of Change, Logic Models and Strategic and Action Plans

About the Course

This course is a primer for planning, developing a theory of change, logic models, strategic plan, and action plan. It includes: Drug-Free Communities Support Program, The Public Health Approach, SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, The Planning Process, Engaging Coalition and Community members, The Strategic Planning Approach, The Process—VMOSA, A Strategic and Action Plan Template, Logic Model Review, A Word About Cultural Competence as it Relates to Planning, A Word About Sustainability as it Relates to Planning, Vision and Mission Statements, Developing Objectives, Long-term, Intermediate, and Short-term Objectives, Writing Good Objectives, Environmental Strategies, Evidence-Based Strategies, Comprehensive Strategies, Sequence Strategies for Action Planning, Build Capacity to Plan and Implement Strategies, and Elements of an Action Plan.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Planning Primer-Developing a Theory of Change, Logic Models and Strategic and Action Plans created by CADCA in 2018.

Publication Date

Jan 2018

Course Material Author

CADCA

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

CADCA authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin

L.A. Rankin is a social worker with experience in many different settings with a variety of clients. She has worked with dementia and Alzheimers patients, dual diagnosis MH/MR, in a battered women’s shelter, and a rape crisis center. She also has 11 years of experience as a child protective social worker, where she earned certificates in domestic abuse/family violence and substance abuse.

Recommended For

Prevention professionals at all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss The Strategic Planning Approach.
  2. Identify the elements of an action plan.
  3. Describe Evidence-Based, Environmental, and Comprehensive Strategies.

Availability

This course is available starting Jun 26th, 2024 and expires Jun 25th, 2034

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

2.25 CE credit hours

Eligible until Sep 28th, 2026

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Course Number 103510
2.25 CE credit hours
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