Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 5350.22B
PIE PROGRAM COORDINATOR QUICK REFERENCE
1. Prepare For the Partnership.
a. Request advice/assistance from the District Partnership Program Coordinator.
b. Develop interest and support for the partnership.
c. Set up an ad hoc or formal committee.
d. Contact the local School Superintendent or Board of Education for potential schools.
e. Investigate current partnerships in area.
2. Select Target School(s).
a. Focus on schools with a high minority or diverse enrollment, or strong support needs.
b. Have school brief the unit on needs. Recall the four areas of needs, or
acceptable substitutes.
3. Assess your Unit's Available Resources and Limitations. (materials, personnel and time).
a. Survey unit/departments for volunteers. Identify their areas of interest and participation.
b. Determine the level at which the unit is willing to participate.
c. Identify program resources (personnel, materials, modest funding).
d. Make recommendations to brief and receive approval from the commanding officer
and/or the officer in charge.
4. Survey Unit/Department for Specific Support of Selected Activities.
a. List all areas of partnership the unit/department is willing to support.
b. Prepare an agreement listing support activities.
c. Submit for school concurrence or negotiation.
d. Submit for approval to the commanding officer and/or officer in charge.
5. Formally Brief the School.
a. State the purposes and scope of the partnership.
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