Become an ECHO Hub 

Run Your Own ECHO Programs

Starting an ECHO program (referred to as "replicating" or "replication") begins by becoming an official ECHO replication partner, by following these four steps: Explore, Agree, Learn, and Plan and Launch  There is never a fee to become a replication partner or to replicate the ECHO model.

The number of worldwide replication partners grows every year and focuses on a growing number of ECHOs for a variety of issues. ECHO replication partners continuously find innovative ways of leveraging the ECHO model to amplify their impact and increase capacity in their specialty fields and in their communities.

Step One: Explore

Explore what is possible using the ECHO model to see if it can work for your local needs and resources. Our monthly 90-minute virtual ECHO Introduction is a great opportunity to be introduced to the ECHO model, learn how it started, interact with others investigating ECHO, and meet members of the ECHO team.

Join us using the Zoom platform to hear Project ECHO's founder, Dr. Sanjeev Arora, present the models, followed by 45-minutes of discussion and Q&A.

Register for an Upcoming Introduction

Step Two: Agree

If the ECHO model sounds like it could work for you, please request partnership documents. These agreements are prepared for and signed at the institutional level (CEO/legal counsel), between your organization and the ECHO Institute®.

Sample Partnership Documents

Signing these agreements is a pre-requisite to attending Immersion training.

Request ECHO Institute partnership documents by filling out our request form.

Step Three: Learn

After signing the partnership documents, the next step is for your ECHO implementation team (including at least one specialist or content expert and a program coordinator or administrative/logistics person) to attend our no-cost 'Immersion' training.

Questions?  Email ECHO Replication.

Virtual Immersion

This 2.5-day virtual training is geared to support your organization in designing and launching your ECHO program. During these learning sessions, you will have access to the ECHO team and global experts from the ECHO network.

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