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Organizing Study Circles

  

Tools & Checklists

 Contributed by Adapted from Building Strong Neighborhoods Edited by Adapted by Kate Nagy

Checklist

Here you'll find a checklist summarizing the major points contained in the text.


__You know what makes up a study circle, and the purpose of a study circle.

__You know that study circles can have the biggest impact when they are held as part of a large-scale program.

__You know why people find study circles valuable:

  • Talk about their own experiences
  • Talk about difficult issues in a controlled, respectful environment
  • The chance to be part of a larger effort
  • Empowers community residents

__You have solicited volunteers to help you with your efforts.

__You have clarified that all backgrounds will be respected in your study circle.

__You have put together your "core team."

__You have held a pilot study circle.

__You have made a list of groups/organizations in your area and attempted to involve them.

__A second pilot study circle has been held, including members from different organizations.

__A study circle working group has been formed and you have:

  • Planned the kickoff
  • Recruited and trained facilitators
  • Arranged for places to meet, and taken care of other details
  • Recruited people to joint the study circles
  • Planned the action forum

__The kickoff meeting has been held.

__You have supported the study circles through encouraging facilitator collaboration, and collecting records.

__You have held the action forum to celebrate what you have accomplished and decide what you want to accomplish.

__You have kept the momentum going.

__You have paused to reflect, and started planning for your next round

__You know the recorder's role in a study group.

__You know the facilitator's role in a study group.