Getting Started

The CLC Guidebook provides practical suggestions on the purpose of each step, as well as how to achieve and undertake actions for each step. It was written for the person(s) assuming a leadership role in coordinating each of these steps, be they novice or expert leaders.

The Framework consists of five major action steps to be undertaken by a school/center and its community partners to create a CLC, in order to promote student success and community development. This document is recommended for new CLCs or those that may be 'rebooting'.  It is a 'checklist' of tasks and actions to be completed as you progress in your development.

Tools
Resources
Details

STEP 1: EXPLORE

Tools & Templates (Step 1) - Download File 

 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS (LED BY YES) go to page 

Asset Mapping Handbook - Download File 

Asset Mapping With Youth Final Chicago - Download File 

Community Asset Mapping And Fundraising - Download File 

 

STEP 2: INITIATE

Tools & Templates (Step 2) - Download File 

STEP 3: PLAN

Tools & Templates (Step 3) - Download File 

Theory of Change Resources – go to page 

STEP 4: IMPLEMENT

CDA Project Tracker Template - Download File 

Activity Tracking Sheet - Download File 

Interactive Weekly Planner - Download File 

 

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS (LED BY YES) go to page 

Non-Profit Business Model Canvas Garden Example - Download File 

Non-Profit Business Model Canvas 3 Ref - Download File 

Non-Profit Business Model Canvas For Participants - Download File 

STEP 5: EVALUATE

Monitoring & Evaluation Resources – go to page 

Learn more about the Theory of Change

The Theory of Change was largely developed by ActKnowledge, a social enterprise, based in New York City.  Their website, the Center for Theory of Change go to site , contains many helpful documents and links.

This short video offers a visual overview of a Theory of Change to increase the number of college-bound students in Arizona.  

University of Arizona Theory of Change Video - go to site 

What is a "theory of change"? Video - go to site