Additionally, this fall CCS has added four new OST positions to their regional training programs. Lessons Learned Money isn t everything. Money does not necessarily mean immediate improvement. On-going, intensive technical assistance may often be required to improve the quality of programs. Technical assistance tools must be instructive and user-friendly.
Staff are key.
Too often, technical assistance means finding out what is wrong with a program. Select staff who are able to provide a personal touch in relationship building that works toward improving the program, not punishing it for inadequacies. Partners are the foundation. Get partners to the table early in the process. Be prepared to facilitate their understanding of each entity s work and the importance of collaboration.