Registration open for January National Coalition Academy virtual cohort by CADCA

CADCA has added an additional cohort to the virtual series of National Coalition Academy (NCA). 

Building and sustaining a coalition isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. CADCA’s National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) is a hands-on training program that gives you the structure, guidance, and skills to move your coalition work forward with confidence.

What is the NCA?

The National Coalition Academy™ (NCA™) is CADCA’s premier training program designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive lasting community change. The NCA teaches you how to strengthen your coalition and implement effective, comprehensive prevention strategies in your community. This immersive, hands-on training is designed for coalition leaders or staff, volunteer community leaders, and prevention professionals seeking to strengthen their coalition’s impact and sustainability. By the end of the training, participants will develop five essential coalition tools:

  1. Community Assessment
  2. Logic Model
  3. Strategic and Action Plan
  4. Evaluation Plan and Evaluation Communication Plan
  5. Sustainability Plan
What to Expect

This year’s NCA cohorts will experience the training entirely online, with a combination of live, interactive training sessions and web-based learning tools. The training is divided into three week-long sessions over a three-month period, along with reinforcement training and technical assistance. Participants will receive the following:

  • Live instruction: CADCA trainers and prevention experts provide instruction virtually over 12 classroom days (typically running from 9 – 4 pm) to help participants hone their skills in all the processes necessary to implement the Model of Community Change.
  • Access to CADCA’s learning management system (LMS): The LMS is a web-based platform where attendees can complete their work, share coalition tools for review, and stay connected with instructors, support staff, and fellow participants.
  • Reinforcement training and technical assistance: Between sessions, participants receive additional support through web-based distance learning, one-on-one guidance from CADCA staff, and expert assistance from NCA instructors and technical assistance consultants (also coalition leaders).
  • Technical Assistance support: All attendees and their coalitions will receive technical assistance support throughout the NCA and beyond. CADCA’s team can provide support to coalitions at all stages of development and assist in overcoming challenges and increasing the effectiveness of coalition efforts.

Over the course of three weeks, you’ll:

  • Learn proven strategies and frameworks to improve your coalition’s efforts
  • Develop key coalition tools that will guide your coalition, such as a strategic plan, evaluation plan, communications plan, and more
  • Receive expert guidance and support from CADCA trainers
  • Build relationships with fellow coalitions with similar goals
Registration

Registration for the first cohort is now open, and one registration provides your coalition with two training slots! Please note that attendance for all three weeks is required.

Register for National Coalition Academy.

Virtual NCA – Cohort 1

  • Week 1: January 12-14
  • Week 2: March 2-5
  • Week 3: May 4-7

Can’t make the above dates? Stay tuned for registration details for the second cohort.

Virtual NCA - Cohort 2

  • Week 1: February 23-26
  • Week 2: April 13-16
  • Week 3: June 8-11
Questions

Please contact membership@cadca.org.

External Links

https://www.cadca.org/national-coalition-academy/