NADDP Module 9 Coach's Guide: Adult and Aging Program Challenges and Opportunities in California Human Services
This Coach's Guide is designed to support facilitators and coaches in delivering the Adult and Aging Program Challenges and Opportunities training. It provides strategies for guiding learners, prompts for discussion, reflection questions, and tips for reinforcing key concepts across modules.
Module 1: Introduction to California’s Aging Landscape
Coaching Strategies:
- Encourage learners to explore demographic trends and their implications for service delivery.
- Use real-world examples to illustrate the impact of aging on communities.
Session Prompts:
- What challenges do you foresee with the aging population in your county?
- How does the Master Plan for Aging align with your agency’s goals?
Reflection Questions:
- What surprised you about California’s aging demographics?
- How can your team prepare for the projected growth in older adult populations?
Module 2: Key Challenges Facing Adult and Aging Services
Coaching Strategies:
- Facilitate discussions on housing, healthcare, LTSS, and workforce issues.
- Encourage learners to identify local examples of these challenges.
Session Prompts:
- What barriers exist in accessing healthcare for older adults in your region?
- How does your agency address housing instability among older adults?
Reflection Questions:
- Which challenge resonates most with your experience?
- What strategies could help mitigate these challenges locally?
Module 3: Opportunities for Innovation and Equity
Coaching Strategies:
- Highlight successful initiatives and encourage learners to think creatively.
- Promote equity-focused thinking and cross-sector collaboration.
Session Prompts:
- What innovative programs have you seen in your county?
- How can technology improve service delivery for aging populations?
Reflection Questions:
- What opportunities exist for collaboration across departments?
- How can equity be embedded in your agency’s aging services?
Module 4: Local Implementation and Area Agencies on Aging
Coaching Strategies:
- Guide learners through the Area Plan process and local flexibility.
- Encourage sharing of local innovations and challenges.
Session Prompts:
- How does your AAA coordinate with local partners?
- What role does disaster preparedness play in your area plan?
Reflection Questions:
- What strengths does your county bring to aging services?
- How can you improve coordination with local focal points?
Module 5: Policy and Advocacy
Coaching Strategies:
- Encourage learners to engage with legislative priorities and advocacy groups.
- Facilitate role-play or mock advocacy sessions.
Session Prompts:
- What policies most impact your work?
- How can you support advocacy efforts in your community?
Reflection Questions:
- What advocacy tools do you need to be more effective?
- How can you amplify the voices of older adults and caregivers?
Module 6: Action Planning and Capacity Building
Coaching Strategies:
- Support learners in developing strategic plans and identifying training needs.
- Encourage peer learning and resource sharing.
Session Prompts:
- What gaps exist in your current service delivery?
- What training would benefit your team most?
Reflection Questions:
- What steps can you take to build capacity in your agency?
- How will you measure progress toward MPA goals?