1. Partner Training
Round 2:
K-12 Education in Washington Part I:
Funding
http://communityforumsnetwork.org
2. Welcome!
We’re glad that you’re
joining us as we ask
tough questions about
how much we spend,
and what we need to
spend, on K-12 Public
Education…
Here's how you and
your organization
can have an impact
on the future of
Washington Education.
Round 2 begins Sept. 14
and runs through Oct. 28th.
Introduction
3. Website Section
Here are your Partner Resources on the
CFN Website
Partners tab
Forums/Events tab
Topic Reports tab
4. Partner Tabs:
Your “how-to” pages
Partners listed under
the “Partners” tab
Tool kit, forum materials,
partner newsletters on
the “Partner Resource
Center”
How many survey
responses you need to
earn a grant on the
“Partner & Grant Sign-
up”
“Partner Training”
5. Here's where forums and
events are listed…
Calendar – forum and
event information RSVP
Share functions – for easy
social media promotion
Host a forum – request
form and video on “how to
do a small group
discussion”
Sign-in tab - allows you to
change email preferences
Forums/Events and Sign-In Tabs
6. Best Practices
How you can earn GRANTS and
and have an impact on public education in Washington
1. Generate online survey responses
2.Host an in-person forum
7. How to generate online survey responses
Round 2 begins September 14th and ends October 28th. That gives you
6 weeks to earn your grant:
Access online survey from the CFN HOME page
Forward the survey link to your email lists & feature in
eNewsletters. Don’t limit yourself to just your members!
Post the survey link on your organization's website and social
media channels.
Get everyone you know (16+ yrs old, in Washington State) to
select you as the partner on the survey. Then forward.
8. Begin planning your forum now…
Set a time and place. CFN forums take about 60 to 90 minutes.
Notify Wendy or Ethan at least 2 weeks prior to your forum date
Wendy.CFN@CommunityForums.org
Ethan.CFN@CommunityForums.org
Download the “tool kit.” Promote your forum. CFN has created
promotional materials that you can access from the Partner
Resource Center.
Mail paper surveys & Certification of Authenticity to CFN office.
The Deadline for CFN to receive paper surveys is Nov. 2.
How to host your in-person forum
9. Get creative & interactive!
Use social media. If you tag CFN on your Facebook & Twitter
posts, we’ll repost! Facebook.com/CFNetwork
Twitter.com/CFNetwork
Get listed on community calendars, local newspapers, and
community Facebook pages.
Post flyers in your community.
Post pictures and quotes from your forums and members and we’ll
feature these on the CFN blog.
How to promote your forum
10. Questions & Answers
Thank you, from the CFN team!
Carrie, Dick, Ethan, Fawn, John,
Melinda, Tom, and Wendy
