Education programs require careful planning to ensure that well-trained staff, facilities, and support materials are available to accomplish program goals and objectives. (NAAEE, 2004)

Your Logic Model (PDF, 1 pp., 10KB) has an Input section, “What we invest”. This is where you note:

• Resources needed to develop and implement the program
• Groups, agencies or other sources (such as the library or internet) that already address your education topic and could help
• Grants, fees or other funding
• Activities designed to build understanding about needs and resources to address needs (advisory group meetings, surveys, etc.)

Resources might include:

1. Quality instructional staff
2. Safe and appropriate facilities
3. Support materials
4. Community support
5. Adequate funding

RESOURCES

NAAEE. 2004. Nonformal Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence, provides general guidelines for designing, implementing and evaluating an education program.