The document provides information about Partner Training Round 2 hosted by the Community Forums Network (CFN) focusing on K-12 Education in Washington Part I: Funding. It outlines that Round 2 will take place from September 14 to October 28. It details how partners can generate online survey responses, host in-person forums, and promote their events to earn grants from CFN and have an impact on public education in Washington. Key sections of the CFN website for partners are also highlighted.

1. Partner Training
Round 2:
K-12 Education in Washington Part I:
Funding
http://communityforumsnetwork.org

2. Welcome!
We’re glad that you’re
joining us as we ask
tough questions about
how much we spend,
and what we need to
spend, on K-12 Public
Education…
Here's how you and
your organization
can have an impact
on the future of
Washington Education.
Round 2 begins Sept. 14
and runs through Oct. 28th.
Introduction

3. Website Section
Here are your Partner Resources on the
CFN Website:
Partners tab
 Topic Report tab
 Forums/Events and Sign-In tabs

4. Your “how-to” pages
 Partners listed under the
“Partners” tab
 Topic research & partner
newsletters on the
“Partner Resource Center”
 How many survey
responses you need to earn
a grant on the “Partner &
Grant Sign-up”
 “Partner Training”
Partner Tabs

5. Here's where you list
and schedule your
forums
 Calendar page - Share
events
 Sign in - Allows you to
directly schedule forums
and RSVP
 Share functions for social
media for easy promotion
Forums/Events and Sign In Tabs

6. Best Practices
How you can earn GRANTS and
and have an impact on public education in Washington
1. Generate online survey responses
2.Host an in-person forum

7. Round 2 begins September 14th and ends October 28th. That gives
you 6 weeks to earn your grant:
 Access online survey from the CFN HOME page.
 Forward the survey link to your email lists & feature in
eNewsletters. Don’t limit yourself to just your members!
 Post the survey link on your organization's website and social
media channels.
 Get everyone you know (16+ yrs old, in Washington State) to
select you as the partner on the survey. Then forward.
How to generate online survey responses

8. Begin planning your forum now…
 Set a time and place. CFN forums take about 60 to 90 minutes.
 Notify Wendy or Ethan at least 2 weeks prior to your forum date
Wendy.CFN@CommunityForums.org
Ethan.CFN@CommunityForums.org
 Promote your forum. CFN has created promotional materials that
you can access from the Partner Resource Center.
 Mail paper surveys & Certification of Authenticity to CFN office.
The Deadline for CFN to receive paper surveys is Nov. 2.
How to host your in-person forum

9. Get creative & interactive!
 Use social media. If you tag CFN on your Facebook & Twitter
posts, we’ll repost! Facebook.com/CFNetwork
Twitter.com/CFNetwork
 Get listed on community calendars, local newspapers, and
community Facebook pages.
 Post flyers in your community.
 Post pictures and quotes from your forums and members and we’ll
feature these on the CFN blog.
How to promote your forum

10. Questions & Answers
Thank you, from the CFN team!
Carrie, Dick, Ethan, Fawn, John,
Melinda, Tom, and Wendy