Training Materials
Manuals for Organizations
We offer manuals for each phase of The COFI Way process of parent leadership development and organizing. These manuals are provided to attendees of COFI Center for Action and Learning workshops and are available for purchase separately.
Each manual includes curriculum and activities to build and support parent leadership development and organizing experience, incrementally over time. The manuals are based on long and successful experience with more than 5,000 parents and hundreds of organizers and staff.
We designed the manuals for organizations that want to build and support parent power and adapt COFI’s work. The manuals include outlines for each training workshop, tips for organizers, trainers, or facilitators; real-life stories of parent leaders’ experiences; and usable handouts and processes to work effectively with parents.
All manuals are soft cover and spiral bound. Phase 1 and Phase 2 manuals are approximately 100 pages each, with English and Spanish versions. They are available for $50 per manual. Phase 3 manuals are 180+ pages in English only. They are available for $100 per manual.
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Phase 1: Self, Family & Team + Team Building
- Provides a thorough introduction to The COFI Way.
- Includes curriculum for an Orientation and six Leadership Workshops, with goals, time frames, and materials needed for each session.
- Real life examples, with stories of parents and parent teams.
- Clear instructions, such as sample team meeting agendas – for the Team Building process, and additional workshops to use as needed on overcoming obstacles, time management, conflict resolution, and mid-project evaluation.
- Training tips, principles, and techniques for facilitators.
- Appendices in English and Spanish for all handouts.
English and Spanish versions available. Price per manual, including shipping: $50
Phase 2: Community Outreach & Action
- Introduction to The COFI Way.
- Curriculum for five parent workshops, including “Overview of Community Outreach & Action,” “Getting People Involved,” “The Art of the One-on-One Relationship-Building Interviews,” “Building the Team and Setting Outreach Goals,” and “Finalize the Outreach Plan, ‘Hitting the Streets,’ and Graduation.”
- Instructions for taking parent leaders through the outreach process – including support for hosting community planning and town hall meetings.
- Community action section includes instructions for how to help parents prepare for a town hall meeting, campaign launch, or action.
- Notes for organizers, with tips and insights for success.
- Real life examples of parents and parent teams in action.
- Sample meeting agendas, outreach scripts and surveys, and sample flyers.
- Appendices in English and Spanish for all handouts.
English and Spanish versions available. Price per manual, including shipping: $50
Phase 3: Policy & Systems Change
- Provides a thorough introduction to The COFI Way.
- Includes curriculum for an Orientation and six Leadership Workshops, with goals, time frames, and materials needed for each session.
- Real life examples, with stories of parents and parent teams.
- Clear instructions, such as sample team meeting agendas – for the Team Building process, and additional workshops to use as needed on overcoming obstacles, time management, conflict resolution, and mid-project evaluation.
- Training tips, principles, and techniques for facilitators.
- Appendices in English and Spanish for all handouts.
English only. Price per manual, including shipping: $100
If paying for manuals with check/money order, please use this form instead.
Calling All Current and Former COFI Center Workshop Attendees
Once you’re in, you’ll be able to download separate PDFs of all worksheets and documents found in each of The COFI Way manual. Stay tuned for many more exciting updates, like the ability to digitally connect with alumni and more!
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