Partner TrainingPartner TrainingRound 2:

K-12 Education in Washington Part I:Funding

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Introduction

Welcome!We’re glad that you’rejoining us as we asktough questions abouthow much we spend,and what we need to spend, on K-12 PublicEducation…

Here's how you andyour organizationcan have an impacton the future ofWashington Education.

Round 2 begins Sept. 14and runs through Oct. 28th.

Website SectionWebsite Section

Here are your Partner Resources on the CFN Website:

Partners tab Topic Report tab

Forums/Events and Sign-In tabs

Partner Tabs

Your “how-to” pages Partners listed under the

“Partners” tab

Topic research & partner newsletters on the “Partner Resource Center”

How many survey responses you need to earn a grant on the “Partner & Grant Sign-up”

“Partner Training”

Forums/Events and Sign In Tabs

Here's where you list and schedule yourforums

Calendar page - Share events

Sign in - Allows you to directly schedule forums and RSVP

Share functions for social media for easy promotion

Best PracticesBest Practices

How you can earn GRANTS and and have an impact on public education in Washington

1. Generate online survey responses2.Host an in-person forum

 

How to generate online survey responses

Round 2 begins September 14th and ends October 28th. That gives you 6 weeks to earn your grant:

Access online survey from the CFN HOME page.

Forward the survey link to your email lists & feature in eNewsletters. Don’t limit yourself to just your members!

Post the survey link on your organization's website and social media channels.

Get everyone you know (16+ yrs old, in Washington State) to select you as the partner on the survey. Then forward.

How to host your in-person forum

Begin planning your forum now…

Set a time and place. CFN forums take about 60 to 90 minutes.

Notify Wendy or Ethan at least 2 weeks prior to your forum dateWendy.CFN@CommunityForums.orgEthan.CFN@CommunityForums.org

Promote your forum. CFN has created promotional materials that you can access from the Partner Resource Center.

Mail paper surveys & Certification of Authenticity to CFN office. The Deadline for CFN to receive paper surveys is Nov. 2.

How to promote your forum

Get creative & interactive!

Use social media. If you tag CFN on your Facebook & Twitter posts, we’ll repost! Facebook.com/CFNetwork

Twitter.com/CFNetwork

Get listed on community calendars, local newspapers, and community Facebook pages.

Post flyers in your community.

Post pictures and quotes from your forums and members and we’ll feature these on the CFN blog.

Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

Thank you, from the CFN team!

Carrie, Dick, Ethan, Fawn, John, Carrie, Dick, Ethan, Fawn, John, Melinda, Tom, and Wendy Melinda, Tom, and Wendy