Training & Consultation

Check & Connect is a research-based intervention. Implementing it with fidelity helps schools and organizations optimize outcomes. To that end, we offer a comprehensive manual as well as several training and consultation options for sites considering or already implementing Check & Connect.

We maintain a cadre of experienced, professional trainers to provide these services. The Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota is the only approved provider of Check & Connect resources and training.

Training & Consultation Options

We offer the following trainings in select locations across the United States and abroad, as well as on-site at your location (select the training option that best suits your needs):

If you are interested in a particular training or want more information, please complete the Training Inquiry form or contact us at 1-866-434-0010 or by email at checkandconnect@umn.edu.

Grant Writing and/or Evaluation Assistance

If you are writing a research grant to fund Check & Connect or planning an evaluation of your implementation of Check & Connect and you would like technical assistance, please contact us.

Resources for Administrators

The following resources provide additional information about Check & Connect to help you (or your administrators) decide whether or not to implement the model at your site:

• Watch the video presentation, Check & Connect: An Introduction to the Model (18 min. - register to access on-demand presentation)
• Download and print the Check & Connect flyer (PDF) and/or the Check & Connect brochure
• Browse the About Check & Connect section of this website, in particular the Frequently Asked Questions page and Using Check & Connect with Existing Initiatives.
• Download and print the Implementation Options & Tips (PDF), a matrix of pros and cons for each implementation option as well as tips for funding dedicated mentors and using existing school staff as mentors.
• Preview the Check & Connect manual, Implementing with Fidelity table of contents and sample monitoring sheet, both available for download.
  

On-Site Trainings

Sites may request on-site training to prepare local staff to implement each component of Check & Connect. These sites also receive limited pre- and post-training consultation to determine their specific needs (in preparation for the training) and to assist with implementation (follow-up). Cost is determined based on number of participants.

To request on-site training, please complete the Training Inquiry form or contact us at 1-866-434-0010 or by email at checkandconnect@umn.edu.

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