Training and development are planned learning experiences that teach workers how to perform their current or future jobs effectively (Kleiman, 2000, as cited in Somasundaram & Egan, 2004, p. 854). Technical Assistance is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with a development need or program (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.; www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/pd101/05technical_assistance.pdf). Outreach is the reaching out to those in need for the purpose of making a helpful difference (Kurpius & Rozecki, 1992, p. 176).
TDTAO is a key subconstruct of focus for SWTCIE evaluation, falling under the primary constructs of Interagency Collaboration and Implementation. This SIEDUB includes two reports of significant TDTAO endeavors under SWTCIE, highlighting and providing implications for interagency collaboration and implementation: