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Planning your program

Plan a pilot It is a good idea to plan a pilot project any time you want to start a new initiative or make significant changes to an existing project. Piloting a project means testing out a new idea with a small number of participants so that you can learn what works well and what you might need to do differently in order to grow your program. "You […] may have unlimited initiative, but you have limited capacity — be aware of your limited time and other resources to stay on track for success! Enacting the plan you've established for your first term is the most important thing for you to do. You can consider expanding your scope after you have a successful pilot, but stay focused on your specific goals for at least your first term." Plan an education program pilot: A step-by-step guide for starting a new education program. References

Planning your program: Plan a pilot Choose a program model Setting goals for your program