The Change Proposal

Review of the Elements

Chuck Vergon / 6933

The Needs Statement

A compelling proposal clearly defines the problem to be addressed through the findings of a thorough needs assessment.

Needs Statement CLEARLY states the problem; Uses multiple methods to document the

problem; Uses multiple data sources; Uses local data to document problem; Uses easily measurable, quantitative data; Uses qualitative data;

Needs Statement (also)

• States who is affected by the problem;• States when and where the problem exists;• Documents the factors contributing to the

problem;• Discusses consequences of not dealing with

problem

Types data Demographics Survey Data Interviews / Focus Groups Antedotal Data

What’s the Problem?

What data will demonstrate it?

General statement of what issought and approach forachieving it.

Goal

Goal

A general statement regarding the nature of the change desired and the approach for promoting the change.

Improve the reading comprehension of fourth grade students by means of an after school tutoring program.

What’s your goal?

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Objectives are the measurable outcomes of the program.

They define methods.

They are tangible, specific, concrete, and achievable in specified time

Objectives

Objectives

Limited in number Specific and measurable Related to goal Responsive to needs and causes

Types of Objectives Process Product Outcome

A human action is anticipated.

80% of children will learn how to swim after participating in the program

Behavioral Objective

A specific time frame within which a behavior will occur, at an expected level of proficiency

85% of the children participating in the program will learn to swim within eight weeks and will pass a basic swimming proficiency test administered by a Red Cross-certified lifeguard.

Performance Objective

The manner in which something occurs is an end in itself.

The staff development program will bedesigned with the active participationof those to be trained as evidenced byminutes of the LPDC.

Process Objective

A tangible item results

A manual of best practice tutoring strategies will be created by Sept. 1st to be used in the after school program.

Product Objective

Your Objectives

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Innovation Description

describes the approach and specific activities that will take place to achieve the objectives.

Helps others visualize the change

Convinces them you know what your are doing

Innovation Description

Identifies the major components orfeatures of the innovation

Explains how the components fittogether

The What

Explains what will occur from the time the project begins until it is completed.

The How

Establishes the order and timing for the tasks or activities

The When

Explains why innovation will lead to outcomes

Identifies research to support its effectiveness

Points out successes in settings like your own

Notes own prior successes with such approach

The Why

Intervention description must clearly set out

• Who will guide the intervention

• Responsibilities of key actors or groups

• Who will carry out specific activities

The Who

Innovation to be Recommended

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Proposal Tool Kit

http://www.coe.ysu.edu/~vergon2

A. Personnel:    $10,292B. Fringe Benefits:    1,808C. Travel:    15,990D. Equipment:    8,107E. Supplies:    807F. Construction:    0G. Consultants 9,900H. Other:    2,640A. Total Costs:    $49,544I

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