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 problem (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.; archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/pd101/05-technical_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 a detailed report of a significant TDTAO endeavor under SWTCIE, highlighting and providing implications for interagency collaboration and implementation: