In implementing the FAME program, what is a recommended initial action?

In implementing the FAME program, what is a recommended initial action?

• A. Form a student committee.
• B. Train one teacher as FAME Coach.
• C. Cancel the project.
• D. Purchase software.

Answer: (B)

Starting the implementation by training one teacher to serve as the FAME Coach builds internal capacity and ensures the program can be delivered with fidelity. This coach becomes the on-site expert who can model lessons, support other teachers, and monitor how the program is actually being used in classrooms. With a designated coach, there’s a clear point person for planning, troubleshooting, and providing ongoing guidance, which helps sustain the program beyond external trainers and minimizes drift from the intended content and methods. Engaging a single, trained coach first also signals commitment within the school and makes it easier to scale up by training additional staff later. In contrast, forming a student committee, while beneficial for engagement, doesn’t establish the instructional leadership needed to launch and sustain the program. Purchasing software or other resources is not the immediate priority before there’s a trained facilitator and a rollout plan. Canceling the project would undermine the purpose of implementing a health education program.

Starting the implementation by training one teacher to serve as the FAME Coach builds internal capacity and ensures the program can be delivered with fidelity. This coach becomes the on-site expert who can model lessons, support other teachers, and monitor how the program is actually being used in classrooms. With a designated coach, there’s a clear point person for planning, troubleshooting, and providing ongoing guidance, which helps sustain the program beyond external trainers and minimizes drift from the intended content and methods.

Engaging a single, trained coach first also signals commitment within the school and makes it easier to scale up by training additional staff later. In contrast, forming a student committee, while beneficial for engagement, doesn’t establish the instructional leadership needed to launch and sustain the program. Purchasing software or other resources is not the immediate priority before there’s a trained facilitator and a rollout plan. Canceling the project would undermine the purpose of implementing a health education program.