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The SEED Method: An Evidence-Based Method for Engaging Communities

The SEED Method is a multi-stakeholder approach to engaging communities in research, problem solving, and action planning. Developed at Virginia Commonwealth University, SEED provides a framework for collaborative research and action planning that can be scaled up or down depending on project resources and goals.

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SEED Method Toolkit

Aaron Weibe ·
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SEED Method Brochure

Aaron Weibe ·
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Bringing the SEED Method to Cooperative Extension

Emily Zimmerman ·
A team from Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech is working with the Extension Foundation to build capacity for communities and Impact Collaborative teams to use the ‘SEED Method for Stakeholder Engagement in Question Development’. The SEED Method is a multi-stakeholder approach to engaging communities in research, problem solving, and action planning. The project is supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), and will be conducted over two years. As...
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Announcing Bi-monthly Office Hours with the SEED Method Team

Theodora Amissah ·
Thinking of using the SEED method or SEED method tools for your research, program implementation, or action planning, but still have questions? Bring your questions and join us for a series of upcoming office hour sessions! What: O ne hour office hour sessions for subgroup members to provide a forum for you and your team to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. When: Second Tuesdays of the month at...
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SEED Method Key Informants at the Impact Collaborative

Theodora Amissah ·
Look for us at the Annual Impact Collaborative Project & Program Summit ! Dates: October 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2021 The SEED Technical Assistance Team will be serving as expert Key Informants on strategies and tools for effective stakeholder engagement program and project planning, development, and implementation during the this year's Impact Collaborative Project & Program Summit. The Impact Collaborative Summit connects Extension teams including their community partners with skills,...
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PCORI SEED Tools poster

Emily Zimmerman ·
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Reminder! Drop-in tomorrow (9/14) at 1PM for SEED Method Technical Office Hour

Theodora Amissah ·
Drop in at 1PM EST on and bring your questions! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom.
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Now Available! SEED poster with Engagement Tools and Key Process Elements

Theodora Amissah ·
The SEED Method engages diverse stakeholder groups in research development, we recently uploaded a poster that presents adaptable engagement tools and process elements from the SEED method that aid in stakeholder engagement. They are the Stakeholder Identification Matrices and Participatory Conceptual modelling. The SEED Method was designed to take place in six steps: 1. Identify and Engage 2. Consult 3. Conceptualize 4. Generate Questions 5. Prioritize Questions 6. Disseminate Agenda The...
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Welcome to all our new subgroup members!

Theodora Amissah ·
Welcome to all our new subgroup members! We want to hear from you! Are you thinking of using the SEED method or any of the SEED tools? We would love to know how we can support you. Please reply in the comments or reach out for technical assistance HERE .
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Reminder! Drop-in tomorrow (10/12) at 1PM for SEED Method Technical Office Hour

Theodora Amissah ·
Only ONE remaining Office Hour Session!! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom. Zoom...
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Answering your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the SEED Method!

Theodora Amissah ·
Thank you to everyone who joined our webinars, Technical Office Hours, or Impact Collaborative session. We enjoy engaging with you about the SEED Method and look forward to answering more questions! For your convenience, we have compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the SEED Method below. We are available for one on one technical assistance. Schedule an appointment using this form HERE . Frequently Asked Questions about the SEED Method Who developed the SEED Method ? The SEED...
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Reminder: Join us today at 3PM for the August 25th SEED Method Technical Office Hour

Theodora Amissah ·
Drop in at 3PM EST on and bring your questions! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom.
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Reminder: Drop-in tomorrow (8/10/2021) for the first SEED Method Office Hour

Theodora Amissah ·
Drop in at 1PM EST on and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : Zoom - https://zoom.us/j/93497838827 Interested, but can't join this session? Join one of our other sessions below. Upcoming Office Hour sessions: Wednesday, August 25th at 3PM EST Tuesday, September 14th at 1PM EST Wednesday, September 22nd at 3PM EST Tuesday, October 12th at 1PM EST Wednesday, October 27th at 3PM EST
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Where is your team on your journey with the SEED Method?

Theodora Amissah ·
SEED Method Learning Collaborative Team Check-in
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Free online/in-person IST on August 8, an Introduction to Community Engagement for Technology Adoption

Caroline Nickerson ·
Please attend my event! It'll be fun 🙂 I'm writing to invite you to a free two-hour IST (with online and in-person attendance options) on August 8 from 10 AM to 12 PM ET: "Introduction to Community Engagement for Technology Adoption"! All are welcome, from anywhere in the United States. Purpose and Objectives: 1. To introduce Extension agents and community leaders to community engagement and opportunities associated with the multi-state, NSF-funded Internet of...

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