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July 14,1999 <br />Phase II: Plmning and Development <br />11 <br />Phase II consists I of first identfying other similar W'I'MP programs in the U.S. and reviewing the <br />educational plan$ and materials used. Depending on appropriateness of other materials, either <br />adopt existing resources or develop educational modules for the target audiences in orange <br />County. Several modules are necessary because there are several different interested parties in <br />the WIMP and each plays a separate but important role in the success of the VnW. <br />Phase H <br />The purpose of phase two is to establish mechanisms to reach all interested target audiences and <br />clearly define dw role in WIMP. The development of educational modules will: <br />• Provide consistency across all educational sessions; <br />• Increase Imowledge about WIMP and develop skills in maintenance; and <br />• Establish a working network to support W'I'MP- and system referrals among training <br />session pacticipants- <br />The training modules will contain core educational pieces but will be adapted to fit the audience <br />(e.g. homeowners installers etc.) needs. <br />Training modules are needed for the following audiences: <br />• Business ('real estate, banks etc.); <br />• Homeowners (volume 1 and volume 2); <br />• Septic Tank Installers; <br />• Pumpers; <br />• Community Wastewater system pperakws; and, <br />• Governing and Regulatory/Advisory Boards. <br />Modules should include (in varying detail): <br />i• 'Introduction (purpose, goals of WIMP, learning objectives) <br />ii. overview of county policies and WIMP fees, incentives <br />iii. Explanation of. <br />alternative systems <br />conventional systems <br />iv. Generally recommended schedule of checks and pumping <br />V. Referral list of resources (including `preferred" list) <br />vi. Sample forms <br />vii. Sample homeowner tip sheet (e.g. maintenance, "do's and don'ts") <br />viii. Expected outcomes <br />ix. Measures of evaluation