1. Partner Training
Round 3:
Achieving the best K12 education outcomes: Part 2
http://communityforumsnetwork.org

2. Welcome!
We’re glad that you’re
joining us as we ask
important questions about
how we achieve the best
K-12 Public Education
outcomes for all kids…
Here's how you and
your organization
can have an impact
on the future of
Washington Education.
Round 3 begins Feb. 25th
and runs through March 31
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 3 begins Monday, Feb. 25th and ends Sunday, March 31st. That
gives you 5 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 at least 2 weeks prior to your forum date
Wendy.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 April 5th
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 fliers 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, Wendy, Fawn, Denise,
John, Joe, Tom, Calvin, and Dick