Lighting the Way to Excellence Conference Resources : Inspire Fall Conference : Get Involved : Communities of Excellence 2026

Thank you for joining us in San Diego! Click the links below to download presentations and support materials.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel
The Wind in our Sails: How the Communities of Excellence Framework has Strengthened Community Work in the San Diego Region
The Buoys and Beacons of Understanding Your Why
Navigating Through the Fog: Spotlights on Promising Practices - Moving from To Do Lists to Processes
Navigating Through the Fog: Spotlights on Promising Practices - Continuous Improvement and Navigating Your Feedback Report
Getting Started with the National Learning Collaborative
Navigating Through the Fog: Spotlights on Promising Practices Round Two - Developing your Crew-Mentors, Coaches, and Other Support
Navigating Through the Fog: Spotlights on Promising Practices Round Two - Communication Approaches for the Spectrum of Buy-In
Introduction to the Communities of Excellence Framework

Worksheets and Handouts:

Activity Handout - Knowing your Why

The Five Whys Worksheet

Activity Handout - Community Performance Excellence

Getting Started Readiness Self-Assessment

Communities Excellence Group Progress Tool: A Self-Assessment

Spectrum of Support for Community Excellence Groups

Navigating through the Fog - Saratoga County