What the Network Offers
During the course of one academic year, Outreach Leaders receive a comprehensive package of professional development and technical support, which includes:
- A Starter Kit with print copies of one PALMS Facilitator's Guide, 10 participant workbooks, and 100 brochures to introduce PALMS to parents and community members (choice of English and Spanish for latter two products).
- A six-week online course for facilitators titled "Fundamentals of Building a Latino Family Outreach Program" and a training workshop delivered virtually or face-to-face at selected locations.
- Five group telephone coaching sessions for facilitators with the tools' developers and with practitioners who have used the tools effectively in their schools.
- Subcription to a members-only Online Resource Center from which to download support materials, document your progress, and easily contact other members and PALMS staff.
- Discounted registration for PALMS teleseminars featuring experts on college access and Latino family outreach.
Cost of Participation
The cost of joining the network for one academic year is $1399 per school. Education Development Center has technological capabilities that allow PALMS to offer a range of services at a reduced price.
Participating schools will also cover additional costs associated with planning and implementing their outreach programs. These costs will vary from school to school, and may include guest speaker stipends, refreshments, transportation, photocopying, supplies, and substitute fees if the team meets during the school day.
Itemized Cost Detail |
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2008-2009 Academic Year |
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| Starter Kit | $250 |
| Online Course* | $199/per person |
| Training Workshop* | $300/per person |
| 5 Coaching Sessions | $500 |
| Subscription to Online Resource Center | $150 |
| TOTAL | $1399 |
| *Covers registration for team facilitator, who is required to participate. Additional members of the school team may register at this price. | |
