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Southern Region CD Training Plan –“Community Development 101”

Background – A multi-state, multi-year training plan is being developed. A first step is to launch an introductory training in CD; the second step is to offer specialized trainings.

Committee(s) Involved – CRD and potentially all other program areas

Southern Region CD Training Plan -- Targeted Trainings

Time Line – Fall 2007-Summer/Fall 2008

Year 1 and 2 Planned Trainings – Community Development 101

(Spring 2008) Business Retention and Expansion Entrepreneurship Public Deliberation Health Institute

Southern Region CD Certification Plan Background – A CD certification

program for Extension educators is being explored.

Committee(s) Involved – CRD and other applicable program areas

Time Line – Proposal to be submitted at 2008 PLN Meeting

National Strategic Directions for CRED

Background – CRED program leaders formed a network and steering committee (national council) to give a voice and visibility to community development work. Group co-chaired by Gae Broadwater, Kentucky State University.

Committee(s) Involved – CRD

Time Line – Finalized by Dec 2007