Unit needs assessments

• Used to identify unit priority issues
• Unit-based standard process identifies capacity, needs, and gaps
• Uses primary and secondary data and key informant interviews
• For status in your unit, consult your county director
• Multi-year unit plans of work are based on unit needs assessment findings

Educator-led needs assessment

• Used to inform educator programming
• Educators determine purpose and approach, consulting with your county director and program leader as needed
• May incorporate program demand data, needs assessment survey, key informant interviews, secondary data, literature review, regulatory information, and funding opportunities, etc.
• See Overview of needs information sources