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Planning your program

Choose a program model Program leaders and educators around the wolrd have taught students of all ages how to contribute to Wikimedia projects in classrooms, summer camps, community centers and even in online courses. Choosing a program model will help you target your outeach to the best institutions and participants. Identifying priorities for Wikimedia projects in your language can help you narrow your focus even further. "The biggest mistake new education program leaders make is trying to do too much. Because there are so many connections between Wikipedia and education, it's easy to get pulled in different directions by well-intentioned people. What education program leaders globally have found is the key to success is to choose a specific program and stick to it." Choose an education program model that is likely to work with the education system in your area. Focus on content gaps to identify the kinds of schools you should work with. References

Planning your program: Plan a pilot Choose a program model Setting goals for your program