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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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Participatory Action Planning to Address the Opioid Crisis in a Rural Virginia Community Using the SEED Method

Aaron Weibe ·
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A lung cancer research agenda that reflects the diverse perspectives of community stakeholders: Process and outcomes of the SEED Method

Aaron Weibe ·
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A Patient and Provider Research Agenda on Diabetes and Hypertension Management

Emily Zimmerman ·
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Supplement to A Patient and Provider Research Agenda on Diabetes and Hypertension Management

Emily Zimmerman ·
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Applying the SEED Method to Your Project: A Conversation with Ben Suker - Part 1

Carlin Rafie ·
Ben Suker is the Opioid Response Project Manager for ServeMinnesota, the Minnesota Americorp Commission. He leads a project using the SEED Method to engage key community stakeholders in evaluation of the priority actions needed to increase access to recovery services in the community. 
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PCORI SEED Tools poster

Emily Zimmerman ·
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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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Topic Group instructions.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Facilitated activity powerpoint_templates.pptx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Topic group meeting materials_templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Topic Group facilitation scripts_templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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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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Community Research Team Examples.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Community Research Team Trainings Templates.pptx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Topic group Examples.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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SCAN Examples.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Community Research Team instructions.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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SCAN instructions.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Literature Review Examples.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Lit. Review Instructions and Overview.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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SCAN Templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Community Research Detailed Project Timeline Template.xlsx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Community Research Team Activities Templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Kickoff Presentation_Roadmap_templates.pptx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Stakeholder Selection and Recruitment Matrices

Aaron Weibe ·
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Community Research Team meeting materials_templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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Thoughts on Learning Collaborative Session 1

Carlin Rafie ·
We enjoyed seeing everyone at the first session of the Learning Collaborative. What were your initial impressions? Was it time well spent? How can we support each other in our community engagement work through the Collaborative? Tell us what you think?
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Learning Collaborative Session #5

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Learning Collaborative Session #4

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Assessing-Meaningful-Community-Engagement.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Re: Learning Collaborative Session #5

Jodi Azulai ·
Is there something else to review? I do not see information on this page. Thank you! Jodi
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Re: Learning Collaborative Session #5

Theodora Amissah ·
Hi @Jodi Azulai , are you interested in joining the SEED Method Learning Collaborative?
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Announcing the SEED Method Online Course and Toolkit!

Theodora Amissah ·
The SEED Method Team is proud to announce the launch of the SEED METHOD ONLINE COURSE AND TOOLKIT hosted on the Extension Foundation’s Online Campus ! Access all our resources on our FREE self-paced online course! Here are the online course highlights: Each step in the unit is numbered for easy navigation. Each unit ends with a recap section that includes a summary of all the SEED Method tools discussed in that unit. Our SEED Tools and Learning Resource Directory provides access and...
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Guide_ How to Access CAMPUS course.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Full List of SEED Method Tools and Use Case.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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Literature Review Templates.docx

Theodora Amissah ·
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A Guide to Citing the SEED Method.pdf

Theodora Amissah ·
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A Guide to Citing the SEED Method

Theodora Amissah ·
Did your team use the SEED Method or a SEED Method tool? We are so excited about your projects and looking forward to your first publications. Below we have prepared a list of citable publications to support you in using them in your publications: You can also download a copy: HERE Zimmerman EB, Rafie CL, Biney-Amissah T, Lee SS. The SEED Method for Stakeholder Engagement in Strategy Development and Action Planning: Online Toolkit. 2022. Available from:...
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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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