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Growing & Developing

Gotten a Feel for What EAP/EAL is like and ready to create more success?

You've educated yourself in this field and have been trained or attended a conference (or both). You know you want to continue with this.

Or, you're doing sessions here and there, looking for experience and opportunities to serve. You might have a contract with a local agency, or a grant to see a particular group.

Mostly, though, you are really wanting to get this endeavor off the ground floor. What needs to happen next?

Key Actions:

• Setting Up Systems & Policies
  What can you put in place to save you time and energy?
  • Scheduling Clients and Handling Logistics (hours, cancellation and rain/cold/lightning policy, handling payment, etc.)
  • Phones and Computers: What's the best use of your limited time and resources?
• Marketing
  Get some fundamentals in place!
  • Developing your Website and Optimizing It
  • Offering Demonstrations and Offsite Presentations
  • Networking for referrals and having a Follow-Up Plan
• Development of Programs
  What can you be doing to diversify and build programs for your community?
  • What populations do you most want to work with that you aren't yet?
  • Who's in your backyard that you could work with but haven't yet?
  • What's the need in your community, and how can you fill that need?
• Further Education & Training for Facilitation
  The never-ending process!!!
  • In session: still feeling like you're tripping over your questions, or that there's too much happening to keep track of?
  • Cross-training and continuing education in your field with trainings, workshops and conferences
  • What can you do to get out of your comfort zone, and feel again what it feels like (especially if you don't do it often)?

Resources to Assist You:

• Consult with Shannon & the Herd at Horse Sense (including Brenda Dammann, Karyn Greenstreet, Mike Sowinski, Elizabeth Barbour & Lisa Wheeler)
• Immersion Program at Horse Sense (onsite immersion!)
• Policies & Procedures manual, including non-discrimination policies, hiring procedures, conflict of interest statements, and more
• Forms E-book: critical, basic forms needed for your EAP business
• Journal Packs for giving to your clients for reflective journaling homework
• Program Manuals: Horse Sense's "3 in 1 Manual", including "Girls Rule," "TeenSense" and "SisterSense."
• The Trailblazers Program, for ongoing support and information to support you on your journey. Monthly and annual packages are available.

Already past this stage?

Check out Established & Refining