Module one: Adult and Aging Services Leadership

Total Time: Learning Objectives, Reading and Activities: 5.5 to 11 hours

Total Coaching: 6 hours

Section 1: Setting the Stage – Demographic Shifts & Context

Learning Objectives	Understand California’s aging population trends. Analyze implications for service delivery and workforce planning. Apply an equity lens to demographic data.
Coaching Session Guidance	Facilitate a visioning exercise for future county needs. Guide data-informed strategic planning discussions. Lead reflection on culturally competent care.
Activities	Demographic data review and discussion. Equity lens reflection activity.
Materials	Demographic charts and projections. Equity framework handout.

Section 2: APS – Safety, Autonomy, and Operational Excellence

Learning Objectives	Explain APS eligibility and person-centered approach. Identify operational challenges and improvement strategies. Balance autonomy and safety in service delivery.
Coaching Session Guidance	Facilitate scenario-based coaching discussions. Guide systems mapping of APS partnerships. Support advocacy for trauma-informed practices.
Activities	APS case study discussion. Systems thinking mapping exercise.
Materials	APS program overview. Operational plan summary.

Section 3: IHSS – Independence Through Home-Based Care

Learning Objectives	Describe IHSS services and eligibility. Recognize county-level variations and challenges. Support workforce equity and dementia care.
Coaching Session Guidance	Lead peer learning circles on IHSS practices. Use leadership affirmations to reinforce values. Facilitate advocacy role play exercises.
Activities	County comparison discussion. Advocacy messaging workshop.
Materials	IHSS policy summary. Caregiver support materials.

Section 4: PA/PG/PC – Guardianship and Ethical Oversight

Learning Objectives	Understand roles of Public Guardian, Conservator, and Administrator. Navigate legal complexities and interagency collaboration. Identify county disparities and resource gaps.
Coaching Session Guidance	Facilitate ethical dilemma discussions. Lead mock interagency meetings. Support resource mapping exercises.
Activities	Conservatorship case analysis. Collaboration strategy session.
Materials	Legal framework overview. County service maps.

Section 5: AAAs – Local Leadership in Aging Services

Learning Objectives	Explain the role and structure of AAAs. Adapt services to local community needs. Engage multilingual and disaster-prone populations.
Coaching Session Guidance	Guide governance mapping exercises. Facilitate community engagement planning. Use leadership affirmations to reinforce impact.
Activities	AAA structure analysis. Outreach strategy development.
Materials	AAA service overview. Community profiles.

Section 6: Master Plan for Aging – Vision and Accountability

Learning Objectives	Summarize the five goals of the MPA. Align county goals with statewide strategy. Assess equity in program delivery.
Coaching Session Guidance	Lead strategic alignment workshops. Facilitate equity audits. Use affirmations to reinforce leadership identity.
Activities	MPA goal alignment activity. Equity assessment exercise.
Materials	MPA summary document. County strategic plans.

Section 7: Funding Disparities and Advocacy

Learning Objectives	Compare aging and child welfare funding. Develop advocacy strategies for parity. Lead transformational change efforts. Commit to workforce development and preventative care. Build cross-sector collaboration. Lead with purpose, equity, and resilience.
Coaching Session Guidance	Facilitate budget analysis discussions. Support advocacy messaging development. Encourage transformational leadership practices. Facilitate commitment circles. Use coaching prompts to inspire action. Plan follow-up peer coaching sessions.
Activities	Funding table review. Legislative messaging workshop. Leadership commitment activity. Peer coaching planning.
Materials	Funding comparison charts. Advocacy toolkit. Leadership development handout. Coaching session templates.