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1. Clearly define your goals.
2. Conduct a survey to gather information on the
situation in your community.

• Identify the problem.
• Determine the causes of the problem.
• Establish the action to be taken.

3. Determine the scope and limitations of your action.

• How will the community benefit from your action?
• What are the costs associated with carrying out the project?
• What are the main obstacles that will be encountered? Can they be overcome? If so, how?
• How much time do you have to achieve your goals?
• How will the results of the action be disseminated?
• How will you assess the project results?

4. Consult with the community to obtain the support required to carry out the project.

• Who are the key people or key organizations (e.g. schools, school boards, municipal council, chamber of commerce, volunteer organizations, etcetera) that can support your project?
• What type of support can they provide?
• How will you involve them in your project?
• Allow for others' input to modify your plan.
• Ensure that all members of your group agree with the plan.

5. Put your action plan in writing.

• Define the major steps in the action plan.
• Assign the various tasks among the group members.
• Establish a schedule with a deadline.
• Present a budget and verify expected sources of funds.

6. Implement your community action plan.

7. Conduct an evaluation of your community action.

• Were your goals met?
• Were the results of your action plan what you expected?
• Did you accomplish your action plan within your budget?
• What were the strengths and weaknesses of your action plan?
• How did your community react to your actions?

8. Disseminate the results of your community action.

• Publish the results in local newspapers, prepare posters and folders, and disseminate the results on the Canadian SchoolNet.