ConnectHomeUSA is built on the concept of open source learning. Even if a community is not chosen to participate in ConnectHomeUSA, we are committed to sharing the best practices we learn along the way by publishing the ConnectHome playbook, case studies, and relevant resources for any and all to come and learn about how to start a digital inclusion campaign in their community.
THE CONNECTHOME PLAYBOOK
Developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and EveryoneOn this document gives an overview of how to build a digital inclusion plan for your housing community. With topics ranging from resident engagement, developing partnerships with local nonprofits, sourcing devices and much more, this document is a must read!
Looking for a specific topic/chapter? Quickly access it below:
- Getting started
- Building partnerships
- Assessing your baseline
- Organizing a local convening
- Developing your action plan
- Connectivity strategies
- Computers and tablets
- Digital literacy
- Securing funds
- Engaging residents
- Partnering with schools
- Tracking progress
CONNECTHOMEUSA TRAINING
Explore the original ConnectHome Playbook (Chapters 1-12) and the updated chapters in the ConnectHomeUSA Playbook (Chapters 1-8). The Playbook should be your first stop in putting together your ConnectHomeUSA or digital inclusion program. Read more...
ACCESS THE UPDATED 2019 CONNECTHOMEUSA PLAYBOOK HERE!
2019 CONNECTHOMEUSA SUMMIT - DIGITAL FOLDER
The 2018 ConnectHomeUSA Summit was held in Washington DC on October 28-30 , 2019. The 2019 Summit digital folder contains all materials from the event, including the agenda, speaker bios, and session content (both slides and videos). A recorded webcast of the summit sessions is also available.
2018 CONNECTHOMEUSA SUMMIT - DIGITAL FOLDER
The 2018 ConnectHomeUSA Summit was held in Washington DC on September 17-19, 2018. The 2018 Summit digital folder contains all materials from the event, including the agenda, speaker bios, and session content (both slides and videos). A recorded webcast of the summit sessions is also available.
EVERYONEON BROADBAND ADOPTION TOOLKIT
EveryoneOn has put together this adoption toolkit to help any community organization get started with promoting digital inclusion. It includes detailed tips on hosting enrollment events, marketing and outreach strategies, how to measure your impact and comparing internet options to evaluate which is best for your constituents. Check it out!
NTIA BROADBAND ADOPTION TOOLKIT
A Community Broadband Roadmap contains a community's strategic vision and goals, analyzes existing community resources and needs, and guides the tactical plans to realize this vision. An effective roadmap will also identify potential collaborations that can lead to additional businesses, programs and economic growth.This resource will help public officials, planners, citizen groups and other stakeholders in making their broadband project the best it can be.
More To Come...
Over time we will update this page to add more resources from around the digital inclusion universe as well as case studies and tips from the work of ConnectHomeUSA communities. Stay tuned!
Check out the ConnectHomeUSA blog for additional resources!
Public Stakeholder Commitments
ABC Mouse
Access from AT&T
College Board
Comcast's Internet Essentials
Common Sense
ComputerReach
Cox Communications
The On It Foundation
Tech4Troops
