Whether you are a NDPP Coach wondering how you can adapt the T2 curriculum to another language…or….wondering if you can create an alternate curriculum, the NDPP Customer Service Center and the CDC provides specific guidance and work flow.
So what are the details?
According to the NDPP Customer Service Center, if you are interested in adapting the T2 curriculum to another language, “A CDC-recognized organization can submit a culturally (or linguistically) adapted curriculum in English to CDC for review before translating it into the desired language. A CDC-recognized organization must submit all final versions (in English) to CDC for final evaluation and feedback. If a CDC-recognized organization chooses to change its curriculum to one that is culturally adapted for a specific population or translated into another language, or to make other changes to its currently approved curriculum, it must notify CDC at NationalDPPAsk@cdc.gov. CDC will explain next steps for submission and review of the adapted or translated curriculum. Four to six weeks should be allowed for review and approval of new or changed curricula. Participant materials may be translated into other languages separately from the program curriculum, and must also be submitted for approval. Recognized organizations may submit straight translations of their alternate curriculum, and CDC will work with them to obtain approval.”
What is the procedure for having alternate curricula approved when an organization submits an application to the DPRP?
“An email should be sent to NationalDPPAsk@cdc.gov with your curriculum file(s) attached. Include your organizations name, date of application, and application submission ID, along with your contact information.
The required curriculum topics can be found in Section G under of the 2018 DPRP Standards.
CDC expects that organizations will provide a full and complete alternate curriculum, including both a facilitator and participant guide. These should be submitted as PDF or Microsoft Word documents. Providing a document that describes how the alternate curriculum addresses the core components of the CDC-approved curricula may expedite the review process. However, please anticipate the review taking four to six weeks once the full and complete alternate curriculum is received.
Organizations may use the PreventT2 curriculum as a guide to indicate the type and depth of information that should be provided in alternate curriculum files. CDC-approved curricula can be found at the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/lifestyle-program/curriculum.html.”
As the NDPP expands to other countries, cultures, and languages,
it is reassuring to know the NDPP CSC and the CDC are here to support you!