Project TAAG: Resources


The Insider’s Guide to AmeriCorps Program Management

This resource has been specifically designed as a guide for program officers in State Commissions and program directors in National Direct parent organizations for use in administering the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)’s AmeriCorps programs.

This manual was created “by the field, for the field,” drawing on a wide spectrum of expertise, including administrators in both large and small State Commissions, individuals with one year of experience in AmeriCorps program management as well as some who have been in the national service arena since the inception of AmeriCorps. Both State Commissions and National Direct parent organizations were extensively consulted in its development.

This manual does not supersede any of the requirements established by the terms, conditions, and provisions of an AmeriCorps grant or contract, or the standard federal requirements applicable to all federal grants. Likewise, the information contained in this resource manual does not include all the legal requirements of an AmeriCorps grant, nor does it constitute CNCS’ official definitive interpretation of the law, regulations, and policies related to AmeriCorps programs. Rather, it is intended as a resource guide to help State Commission program officers and National Direct parent organization program directors establish and maintain sound programs that operate in compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, provisions, and policies.


Training Officer's Handbook

This handbook is a resource guide for state commission and national direct parent organization training officers.

The Training Officer’s Handbook has been developed to help AmeriCorps*State and National Training Officers at national service grantee organizations master the skills and knowledge needed to do their jobs.

As a Training Officer for a commission or national direct parent organization, the primary responsibilities are to develop, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive training and technical assistance plan to build the capacity of commission staff and members.


A Brief History of National Service

This presentation explores the early history of the National Service movement in America up to present day including the development of early service programs and the founding of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Included are tips for using the presentation in the field.


State Commissioner Online Orientation

This eCourse is designed to introduce new members of a State Service Commission to the exciting world of National Service. This online orientation will introduce to the critical basics of serving on a State Service Commission in a way that will expedite the learning process, so that more energy can be spent innovating and supporting service.

Topics of modules include: The Context and History of National Service; What is the Corporation for National and Community Service? What are other National Service Programs? What is AmeriCorps*State? What is a State Commission?


Best Practices of Boards

An ‘executive summary’ highlighting the top five ‘promising practices’ in Board Governance from three leading sources in board development; namely, Doug Eadie, Richard Chait, and Barbara Taylor. This document offers Boards and Commissions an opportunity to think strategically on how to move their organization forward.


MyAmeriCorps Training and User Support Resources

The My AmeriCorps system allows program staff, applicants, members, and alums to perform essential functions using different interfaces that are linked; thereby improving access to real-time data and critical information.

For the system update that occurred in July 2009, training resources were developed to help users navigate this upgraded version. These resources include online tutorials and associated PowerPoint presentations, user roles maps and more

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