Is there a form/template or a model for writing the comprehensive plan?
There is not one specific form to use, or template; however, there is a detailed presentation available on the ADAA website on the development of a strategic plan by John Carnevale. Within this presentation, there is a full listing of the required elements of “The Comprehensive Plan” (slide 6) as well as a detailed description of the process in which to develop a plan (slides 7-33). Two model plans are shown on slide 36 of this presentation. To find the presentation, look on the left hand side under Publications, select Presentations, then select ADAA Management Conference power point presentations, and then select John Carnevale’s presentation on “Mapping the System”. In addition, a sample plan for “Bay County, Maryland” was developed and presented during the third series of Technical Assistance, April 18th and 25th, 2005 and is posted on the web site under Local Councils.
