Purpose of the Peer Learning Network
The peer learning network provides vehicles for California Convergence partners to:
- Contact other network members.
- Share information and lessons learned about policy efforts and other environmental change strategies.
- Get advice and support in areas where there are challenges.
- Discuss and advocate for policy priorities at local, regional, state and national levels.
- Build the skills of local and regional leaders.
- Keep in touch and stay informed.
Peer Learning Network Vehicles
Face-to-Face Interaction
Purpose: Build relationships; promote peer to peer networking, mentoring and skill building; support leadership development and convergence of leadership around key actions.
Activities: Annual stakeholder conferences, workgroup meetings, trainings, seminars, mentoring and coaching.
Virtual peer learning network (VPLN)
Purpose: Facilitate peer networking and serve as a space for day-to-day sharing, problem solving and collaboration.
Activities: Connect with peers working on similar issues; discuss policy priorities; view/register for events; view/post project photos/albums.
Click here to sign up for VPLN/Ning!
Profile Book
Purpose: Provide a directory of Convergence Conference participants; provide contact information in an easy to use format; connect communities and peers working on similar projects.
Download Conference Profile Book.
[5.3MB PDF]
Download Conference Profile Book, listings only, no cover art.
[278k Word doc]
Web Conferencing
Purpose: Conduct web conferences, using whiteboards, text chat, polling, and archives to allow for broader opportunities for real-time training and seminars.
Activities: Web conferences on topics related to Convergence policy strategies and other local and regional work; provide focused/topical dialogue, training, and seminars; support access for community members, by identifying web conferencing sites in each community (e.g. public health departments).
eNewsletter
Purpose: Provide information and links to new research and resources, and relevant news stories; announce upcoming meetings, events and skill building opportunities; provide updates on policy processes; celebrate successes.
Content & Availability: Emailed monthly to a distribution list; contact us to be added to the list.
Teleconferencing
Purpose: Provide low-tech vehicle for meetings, discussions, planning and scheduling to support work on key activities.
Activities: Convergence workgroup meetings; sector specific discussion group meeting; planning meetings.
California Convergence Website
Purpose: Provide an overview of Convergence and a map of Convergence sites, and serve as a hub of information related to peer learning, leadership development, policy priorities, and the national Convergence Partnership.
