Developing Action Plans

Module 5 Level 1

Individual Identification and Recruitment Action Plan

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

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

ObjectivesParticipants 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.

Level 1: Individual Identification and Recruitment Action Plan

Agenda: Level 1• Action Plans –Definition and Elements–Objectives

• Types of Action Plans in the MEP• Individual ID&R Action Plan• Individual ID&R Action Plan:

Debrief• Individual ID&R Action Plan:

Develop• Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down• Assessment

Action Plan: Definition and ElementsAn 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: ObjectivesSpecific • Objectives need to be clear and

detailed. Realistic • The person has to believe it is

possible to achieve.

Action Plan: ObjectivesTime-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.

StateLocalIndividual

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.

Types of Action Plans in the MEP

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 PlanIn 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 PlanGoalThe 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 add 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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

Level 1 Assessment