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The Tribal Director's Manual was developed to serve as a resource for the Tribal Learn and Serve Grantees.

Written by ACKCO, Inc. and Learn and Serve America, each chapter includes guidance, tools, and examples to help grantees manage their projects. Copyright 2006.

Complete Manual (PDF)

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• Cover Page (PDF)
• Acknowledgements (PDF)
• Table of Contents (PDF)
• Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)
• Chapter 2: Corporation for National and Community Service (PDF)
  • Corporation for National and Community Services Fact Sheet
  • Senior Corps Fact Sheet
  • AmeriCorps Fact Sheet
  • Learn and Serve America Fact Sheet
• Chapter 3: Learn and Serve Project Overview (PDF)
  • Program Development
• Chapter 4: Program Tools (PDF)
  • Preparation
  • Action
  • Formal Evaluation
  • Online Resources
• Chapter 5: Performance Measurement Toolkit (PDF)
  • Introduction
  • Performance Measurement Basics
  • Performance Measurement Requirements
  • Program Logic Model
  • Choosing Methods and Instruments for Performance Measurement
  • Performance Measurement Worksheet
  • Appendix A -- Examples of Program Services Described in Logic Models and
  • Performance Measurement Worksheets
  • Appendix B -- Glossary of Performance Measurement Terms
  • Appendix C -- Cross Reference of Performance Measurement Terms
  • Appendix D -- Performance Measurement Resources
• Chapter 6: Project Reporting (PDF)
  • Preparing Reports
  • Reporting Worksheet
  • Report Review
• Chapter 7: Financial Management (PDF)
  • Introduction
  • Financial Assistance Rules 45 CFR Part 2541
  • Cost Principles
  • Audit
  • Budget Development and Management
  • In Kind Documentation
• Chapter 8: Program Evaluation (PDF)
  • Introduction
  • Overview and Step-By-Step Plan for Program Evaluation
  • Worksheets
  • Detailed Guidance for Conducting the Research
  • Observation
  • Resources
• Appendix 1: Assessment Tools (PDF)
• Appendix 2: Tribal Links (PDF)
• Appendix 3: Resources (PDF)
• Appendix 4: Program Risk Management (PDF)
• Appendix 5: Other (PDF)
• Sample Forms (PDF)