Module two

Creating Goals and Equitable Engagement Strategies

Making a difference starts with actionable goals. This module provides a broad overview of the importance of making decisions together with communities, prioritizing goals in program design, and integrating community members’ experiences in goal metrics. It provides a framework for setting SMART goals and objectives and provides strategies for equitable and inclusive community engagement.

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After developing SMART goals, this module lays out a roadmap for developing actionable next steps. Examples of success metrics for environmental justice in urban forestry work are covered, including quantitative and qualitative indicators. Finally, this module covers how to analyze these datapoints to measure success.

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Active members of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Alliance for Community Trees network have access to our full environmental justice training series, with additional in-depth courses, resources, and more.