The Standard Days Method® (SDM) has been introduced in diverse programmatic settings in over 30 countries worldwide. Based on this experience, IRH has developed SDM implementation guidelines, monitoring and evaluation tools, advocacy documents, and a logistics and procurement toolkit that facilitates SDM introduction and integration into programs.

SDM Introduction into Programs

SDM Implementation Guidelines for Program Personnel

Designed to help programs plan integrate the Standard Days Method into services, this resource includes information about training providers, counseling clients, IEC and informed choice, assuring quality of services, procurement and logistics of CycleBeads, and advocating for and helping integrate the SDM into norms and guidelines.
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Essential Steps to SDM Introduction

Provides an overview of the key elements needed for successful SDM introduction into programs.
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Monitoring and Evaluation

Knowledge Improvement Toolkit (KIT)

To be administered individually by a supervisor or trainer, the KIT evaluates provider competencies in SDM provision. The information collected identifies concepts that need reinforcement and allows for adjustments in trainings to help meet specific provider needs.
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Logistics & Procurement

Potential Market for CycleBeads®: A Basic Model for Estimating Demand

Developed by IRH, Cycle Technologies, and USAID | DELIVER Project, this document presents program managers with a model to forecast an initial supply of CycleBeads in their country or region over a five year period.
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CycleBeads® Procurement Forecasting Worksheet

By using the instructions in the document listed above, a program manager can use this Excel worksheet to calculate an estimated CycleBeads order for their country or region. The equations needed for calculations are programmed into the worksheet. ENG >

Advocacy

Advocacy Brief for Policy Makers

The content of this brief targets high level policy makers and explains the benefits of adding the SDM to national family planning programs.
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Advocacy Brief for Program Managers

This brief targets decision makers at the program level, explaining the value that the SDM brings to women, couples, and programs.
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Please find additional documents that can be used for advocacy in the sections under Publications. Further, the videos available in our Media Gallery can serve as powerful advocacy tools.