Preface.

The Authors.

PART ONE: PROGRAM PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS.

1 Exploring the Nature of Program Planning.

2 Determining Work Group Participants, Leadership, and Relationships.

PART TWO: THE STAGES OF PROGRAM PLANNING.

3 Initiating a Planning Project.

4 Analyzing Problems and Assessing Needs.

5 Setting Goals and Objectives.

6 Laying the Foundation for a Successful Design.

7 Developing the Essential Program Components.

8 Documenting the Completed Program Plan.

Conclusion.

Resources for Planning Service Programs.

References.

Index.