1. Concepts/ definitions/ meanings of program plan, program scheme, program development, concept paper
Program plan is a systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline or arrangement of something.
Program plans include those related to: human resources, communication methods, and risk management.
It is to formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of some goals.
Project planning is a discipline for stating how to complete a project within a certain timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with designated resources. Project planning deals with
Identifying deliverables
Planning the schedule
Setting objectives (these should be measurable)
Making supporting plans

2. Definitions/concepts continue
Program Schemes
A systematic plan of action, An orderly combination of related parts, A chart, diagram, or outline of a system or object
Program design
Program design is one of the most important stages for program development.
Program development components are
What is this program about?
Why is this program needed?
What will program participants be able to do upon graduation?
Who are the intended students?
Four major stages in the program development cycle
Study Agency Culture
Targeted Program Development
Operational Strategies
Follow-up Analysis

3. Program Development Cycle
Agency Culture
Mission
Strategic Directions (goals and objectives, future products and services)
Targeted Program Development
Obtain Participant Input
Needs assessment
Specify Program Goals
Program Design- conceptualize and plan the action scenarios and configurations of program components needed to a program.
Operational Strategies
Program Plan
Implementation
Follow-up Analysis
Evaluation
Disposition Decision
Possible decisions about the future of a program
Continue the program without modification
Or to continue it with modifications, or to end it.

4. Idea about concept paper
Program concept paper is a central document from which the needs assessment, the detailed program development, and the full, formal proposal flow.
It communicates program objectives to create a new program to stakeholders within the program areas and services
2. It enables reviewers to give approval to proceed with the needs assessment and full proposal development.
3. It focuses the needs assessment on the essentials of the new program.
4. It enables rethinking and revision, if needed, before further effort are spent on the details of the program and formal proposal.
5. It gives operational and stakeholder a “heads up” to the new program, allowing them to give you timely information.
6. It assists all parties with detailed descriptions of services, program development and operational planning.
7. Some people state the concept paper is an appendix to the proposal).
9. After implementation, the program concept paper become key in program development, accountability, and sustainability reviews.

5. Concept paper components
Concept paper contains
Description of proposal
Purpose/Rationale Program aim and goals
Organizational structure, resources
Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Potential services, programs
Future R &D directions
Program implementation strategies, monitoring devices