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Resources No day is the same for any of us. Often we are out of the office with meetings, or traveling across Iowa, or elsewhere working on issues or for organizations. For your reference, we are including some of our work – completed after 2005 – that is in the public domain. Successful outcomes are important, and within the process or as a result of our work, there are information, research, and reports of interest to many. Take a look. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact us. Afterschool
How kids channel their energy during out-of-school time often shapes their future. SPPG has conducted research, developed quality measures, provided training, and managed the statewide network of interested stakeholders in an array of endeavors beginning early in the last decade.
Iowa Afterschool Alliance - Policy 2010 Iowa Afterschool Alliance - Policy and Community Leaders Quality Handout 2009 Iowa Afterschool Alliance - BluePrint For Afterschool 2008 Iowa Afterschool Alliance - Executive Summary Handout 2008 Afterschool Survery for Iowa Department of Education - Final Report 2009 Afterschool Survery for Iowa Department of Education - Final Report Executive Summary 2008 Afterschool Survery for Iowa Department of Education - Appendix 1 School Leader Survey Questionnaire 2008 Afterschool Survery for Iowa Department of Education - Appendix 3 Parent Survey Questionaire 2008 Disabilities
Since its very beginning, SPPG has sought and valued its work related to disabilities and is proud of the contributions we have made to policy and practice empowering people with disabilities to manage their lives. Over the years, SPPG has developed stigma-busting curriculum for elementary school-age children, developed and managed a loan program for assistive devices and telework options, facilitated planning processes, created an advocacy network of people with disabilities, and countless other activities and initiatives.
AmeriCorps Benefits Brochure 2006 AmeriCorps Placement Brochure 2006 Economic Growth & Development
Individual, community, and state vitality hinge on unrelenting attention to economic growth and development. SPPG has been engaged in these areas since 1984, providing community outreach, planning, evaluation, and research in support of many programs over the years.
Infrastructure - Infrastructure Plan for Iowa's Future Economy 2010 Infrastructure - All for One Booklet 2010 Infrastructure - Buildings and Vertical Infrastructure Report & Recommendations 2010 Infrastructure - Buildings and Vertical Infrastructure Report Supporting Documents 2010 Infrastructure - Energy Report & Recommendations 2010 Infrastructure - Enery Report Supporting Documents 2010 Infrastructure - Natural Resources Report & Recommendations 2010 Infrastructure - Natural Resources Report Supporting Documents 2010 Infrastructure - Telecommunications Report & Recommendations 2010 Infrastructure - Telecommunications Report Supporting Documents 2010 Infrastructure - Transportation Report & Recommendations 2010 Infrastructure - Transportation Report Supporting Documents 2010 Infrastructure - Preliminary Assessment of Public Infrastructure Needs 2009 Education
Education is where you find it. SPPG’s work in related to education includes consulting with community colleges, conducting a review of administrative reporting procedures, providing administrative services to educational programs, developing curricula, and designing graphics and materials for educational initiatives.
Reach Out and Read-Iowa (ROR-IA) - June Newsletter 2009 Emergency Management & Public Safety
Emergency management matured and gained attention since the Midwest floods of 1993, and public safety and homeland security have, certainly, risen in importance since 1993. SPPG has worked in Iowa, the Midwest, nationally, and internationally since 1993 in planning, evaluation, training, community outreach and public education, as well as convening and facilitating key leaders in decisions around difficult issues.
Rebuild Iowa - 45 Day Report to the Governor 2008 Rebuild Iowa - 120 Day Report to the Governor 2008 Rebuild Iowa - 120 Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Agriculture and Environment Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Cultural Heritage and Records Retention Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Economic and Workforce Development Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Education Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Flood Plain Management and Hazard Mitigation Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Housing Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Infrastructure and Transportation Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Long Term Recovery Planning Task Force Report 2008 Rebuild Iowa - Public Health and Health Care Task Force Report 2008 Education and Training Advisory Committee - Public Information Officer Training Needs Assessment 2007 Study of the Structure of Local Emergency Management 2006 Local EOD Response Capacity for WMD Iowa Plan 2005 Local Tactical Response Capacity for WMD Iowa Plan 2005 Local Interests
Many of the greatest challenges are local in nature. Revitalizing a community, determining how to best serve veterans locally, and developing a local attraction are examples of how SPPG engages with local interests to work with them to achieve their goals.
United Communities of Adams County Final Report 2005 Nonprofit Sector
SPPG is often called upon by non-profit organizations to support development and assist in initiatives that go beyond the sometimes-limited staff capacity of the nonprofit organization. Nonprofit organizations play a major role in providing services and are a critical part of the economy. SPPG has provided an array of services over the years.
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SPPG is proud of its very diverse work with the private sector and is called upon for a wide range of support, technical assistance, and project management. Because SPPG has strong links and experience with the public and nonprofit sectors, it often is helpful in supporting projects and partnerships among all three sectors.
Komen Community Challenge - Iowa Flier Public Health & Health Care
Linked in the minds of many, public health and health care are quite different. SPPG touches both topics through work is such efforts as research on health care reform in the states, advancing information about immunization, professional credentialing of direct care workers, and conducting statewide outreach to aid in the creation of the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health.
Peer Support - An Informational Tool for Mental Health Providers 2009 Peer Support - An Informational Tool for Persons in Recovery 2009 Peer Support - An Informational Tool for Policymakers and the General Public 2009 Direct Care Worker - Contributions to Health Reform 2009 Direct Care Worker - Advsiory Council Report 2008 Direct Care Worker - Recommendations for Establishing a Credentialing System 2008 Direct Care Worker - Report and Recommendations on Education and Training System 2006 Rebalancing Health Care - Forum 1 A Focus on Iowa Health Care Programs 2006 Rebalancing Health Care - Forum 2 A Focuse on State-Based Health Care Reform 2007 Rebalancing Health Care - A Compendium of State-Based Reform Initiatives 2007 Unique Issues
Sometimes things just don't fit in a neat box, and that goes for some of SPPG's work. While we've listed some of the common areas in which we work, there are always those unique issues and unique clients that call on SPPG. It is exciting to undertake new and different issues and services - they are all part of the world of policy.
Limitation on Liability for IT Contracts - Review 2008 Experience Wave Iowa - An Invaluable Community Link Iowas Mature Volunteers 2007 Experience Wave Iowa - Flexible Scheduling for Mature Iowans 2007 Experience Wave Iowa - Helping Mature Iowans Stay Engaged and Give Back 2007 Experience Wave Iowa - Lifelong Learning for Mature Iowans 2007 Experience Wave Iowa - Workforce Shortage Issue Brief 2007 Workforce
Attention to workforce has never been more important as Iowa shifted from a worker shortage to a worker surplus in a matter of months. SPPG is committed to support these interests and priorities for the long term through such initiatives as management of workforce-related organizations, development of minority business training, and expanding options for pre-apprenticeship that allows youth an opportunity to explore occupations while completing high school.
Association of Iowa Workforce Partners - PROMISE JOBS Program Issue Brief 2010 Association of Iowa Workforce Partners - Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization Issue Brief 2010 Association of Iowa Workforce Partners - Success of the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program Information 2009 |
