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Detailed Indicator Report (Year: 2008) (Generated: 09-Sep-10)

4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%).
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Statewide | Nation-wide
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan:

Evaluation Plan:  The attainment of knowledge and the mastery of skills gained by youth and adult volunteers through 4-H participation in distinct and targeted projects and/or subject matter areas will be measured by various methods. 

 

·        Year 1-2 (BARKER, CONLON) – Targeted programs in Natural Resources / Outdoor Recreation. Youth, their parents and volunteers participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports and/or attend Barry Conservation Camp will be surveyed end-of-training to assess knowledge gain, and six-months post-training to assess application and skill development.

·        Year 1-3 (GREGORY, KNIGHT) – Targeted programs in Family & Consumer Resources, including 4-H Afterschool Curriculum Kit / Fit and Healthy, and High School Financial Planning.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Fit & Healthy kits (Year 2-3). Youth and teachers participating in High School Financial Planning will complete the program Evaluation (Years 1-3)

·        Year 2-4 (SCHRIEFER, WILEY, BRADT) – Targeted programs in Science, Engineering, and Technology.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Aerospace kits (Year 2-3).  Youth participating in GPS, Aerospace (outside of afterschool programs), and the Science and Technology Team will be surveyed on their involvement in project activities to assess knowledge gained, demonstration of skills, and application or sharing of subject matter (Year 3-4).

·        Year 4 (SCHRIEFER) – Targeted programs in Animal Science. Staff will replicate the UWEX-developed retrospective survey of animal science members, using both a paper survey (mailed) and form builder (web-based) survey. A comparison of the data with the 2006 baseline data will be reported.

·        Year 5 (TBA) – Other project areas to be determined.

Group plan: 4H Youth Development

	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# changed	1601	1545	456
# planned	0	0	0	0	0	0

Plans used in: Lynn Garland  (Individual)
Jolee Chase  (Individual)
Lauren Bressett 08  (Lauren Bressett)
Kathleen E. Jablonski  (Kathy Jablonski)
Deborah Cheever  (Individual)
Robin Luther - 4-H Youth Development, Administrative & Professional Dev. & Interdisciplinary work  (Robin Luther)
Michael Koski  (Individual)
Andrea Chickering Sawyer  (Andrea Sawyer)
Trent Schriefer  (Individual)
Maryann Kasprzak  (Individual)
Nancy Evans  (Individual)
Linda L. Willard  (Linda Willard)
Dot Perkins Ag plan  (Dorothy Perkins)
Rebecca Levesque's Individual POW  (Rebecca Levesque)
Wendy Brock  (Individual)
Julia Steed Mawson  (Individual)
Lauren Bressett  (Individual)
Larry Barker  (Individual)
Dotty M. Burrows  (Dorothy Burrows)
Chris Conlon  (Individual)
Rick Allev, 4-H Youth Development  (Rick Alleva)

Outcomes:

• Volunteers enhance their subject matter skills and their ability to teach and support subject matter/projects. (Learning)
• Volunteers gain knowledge and skills to create safe program environments where 4-H youth participants feel physically and emotionally safe, and conflict prevention and resolution strategies are used effectively. (Learning)
• Youth continually gain and master knowledge and skills in project subject matter. (Learning)
• Youth develop knowledge and build skills and competencies leading to activities and projects that allow them to demonstrate care and concern for others in their community. (Learning)
• Youth experience opportunities in community youth development programs which promote: appreciation of individuals different from themselves, communication skills, group and community involvement, leadership and job skills. (Action)
• Youth share their subject matter knowledge and skill with others. (Action)

Related outputs (by Program):

• 4H Youth Development
  • County Fair (other- direct)   
    
  • Event and activity development and management (other- direct)   
    
  • Subject matter/life skill training-multiple delivery methods (Education Class)   
    
  • 4-H Camp (other- direct)   
    
  • Life Skill Development - County and State Activity Days; Youth Recognition-marketing you, scholarships, achievement awards, etc. CYFAR, 4-H After school; Project related events/activities demonstrating life skills competencies. (Group Discussion)   
    
  • Subject Matter Mastery - Subject matter short courses/clinic;  Skill a thons;  Project specific training (Workshop (s))   
    
  • Volunteer/staff training-multiple delivery methods (Workshop (s))   
    

Related outputs:

Program: 4H Youth Development

Related narratives:

Anecdotes and quotes

Rebecca Levesque   Narrative: I toured the organic Dairy farm and the dairy barns on campus. We also went to the Cabot Creamery to learn aobut cheese and butter making. I volunteered to help out at Dairy Day by preparing the day before and by helping out younger 4-H members get their heifers ready for a show. It was a lot of fun and I worked on my leadership, communication, and social skills. 4-H has really been a great experience for me and has helped me develop many important life skills including leadership skills. 16 years old Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). Related locales: Belknap Merrimack Robin Luther   Narrative: I have one 4-H member as part of my club who has documented special needs.  It has been my observation that she has some challenges in building friendships with her peers.  Upon reaching middle school she struggles daily with the increased homework load and has a hard time with reading comprehension and writing.  She has made great strides in 4-H and has been recognized for excellence in her project work.  In photography, her photo entry was selected to move on to the state event.  Every year since joining 4-H she has put together an action exhibit to do at our Sullivan county event.  Upon reaching age 12 she was thrilled to be selected to move on to the state event and participated in the ESE program as well.  Every time "Brigette" takes part in a new aspect of 4-H(attending county workshops, the volunteer leader forum in Manchester, Eastern States etc.) her mother tells me that 4-H has been such a terrific growth experience for her daughter and she has gained so much more confidence in herself.  She has successfully connected with other youth beyond our club and county and has been included as part of the group. Entered: 04-Nov-08 Related indicator: 4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). Related locale: Sullivan Andrea Sawyer   Narrative: " I have been very successful in dairy judging this year and my coach has been extremely supportuive in helping me perfect my reasons. I am much more confident now when speaking in front of people, and I tribute that confidence to the support that I have had from my leaders in 4-H. Entered: 14-Nov-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). Related participant: Youth Related locale: Cheshire

Individual Impact Statements (every staff person should complete 2-3 annually)

Rebecca Levesque   Narrative: 4-H helped me become the person I am today. The early learning I gained from the different projects helped me become more confident and curious about a variety of topics. Later I became interested in helping younger members. I believe my experiences in 4-H helped steer me in the direction of becoming an elementary teacher. I'm excited about starting my education at UNH. I have a long road ahead which will be filled with many interesting experience. I can't wait to begin. 17 years old Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). 4H6 - # of of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff surveyed that understand and adopt practices within their programs/groups/clubs which foster a sense of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence (Circle of Courage) for all participating youth. (statewide target is 60%)   Related locale: Belknap   Narrative: I have been in 4-H for seven years. Four out of those seven years I showed animals including by dog, JR, and my horse, Kirby. Since then I've moved onto Creative Writing, Art, and Photography, for the most part, but I cannot forget the experience I have had showing my animals. I have developed organizational skills, the ability to work with others, and most of all the ability to understand animals and people. It really helped me out as a person, getting a sense of responsibility at an early age with the animals I had. After the death of my horse, Kirby, I knew I was finished showing horses, and at that point I had gone as far as I could with my dog JR. So I moved on, feeling that I should work at the thing's I have more talent in such as artwork, poetry, and my music. I've been writing my own songs lately and playing guitar, and I've been getting better with my artistic skills. I have grown in so many ways thanks to 4-H. 15 years old Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). 4H6 - # of of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff surveyed that understand and adopt practices within their programs/groups/clubs which foster a sense of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence (Circle of Courage) for all participating youth. (statewide target is 60%)   Related locale: Belknap   Narrative: This year has been a really good year for me. I have met most of my goals including state show. And I have met some really great people. I know I have treid my hardest and I am pleased with my progress. My main problems this year was y test and showmanship. My goals for next year will be to work a little more in squaring up my horse and keeping him still. I also think I should study more. Although I have been studying this summer but I think I could do a little more over the winter while I am not so focused on the horse project. I also would like to do more projects over the winter...4-H has been a really great part in my life and I am glad I joined it. I am proud of myself and all the things I have done. I am really looking forward to next year. 14 years old Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). 4H6 - # of of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff surveyed that understand and adopt practices within their programs/groups/clubs which foster a sense of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence (Circle of Courage) for all participating youth. (statewide target is 60%)   Related locale: Belknap   Narrative: When I first started Public Speaking, I thought it as an embarrassment. But this year I think of it as a helpful resource in life's journey to my goals. Public Speaking has given me a bigger vocabulary in my sentences and a more confident self in my speeches in my school classes. In the next four years I have left in 4-H I will hope to stay in Pubic Speaking and learn more useful life skills. Out of all the 4-H programs I have done dog training has been my favorite even though both of my dogs have died before the fair, I have had a good experience training some of the hardest dogs I have ever seen at the fairs. I have learned a lot from my leaders, but my dogs have taught me strength, confidence, patience, concentration, and how to think ahead of the opposite opponent. ... Training dogs has shown me what I hope to do when I get older. Hopefully the dog I might get next spring will teach me more life skills. I hope I keep training dogs even though I only have four more years in 4-H. 11 years old  Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). 4H6 - # of of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff surveyed that understand and adopt practices within their programs/groups/clubs which foster a sense of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence (Circle of Courage) for all participating youth. (statewide target is 60%)   Related locale: Belknap   Narrative: I have really loved 4-H. I love the projects. I really love my little guinea pig, Garfield.... I have learned to use a sewing machine much better. I think 4-H has inspired my life. Thank You! 11 years old Entered: 01-Aug-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). 4H6 - # of of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff surveyed that understand and adopt practices within their programs/groups/clubs which foster a sense of belonging, mastery, generosity and independence (Circle of Courage) for all participating youth. (statewide target is 60%)   Related locale: Belknap Andrea Sawyer   Narrative: Four 4-Hers gained life skills in the communicationof oral reasons at the regional and national dairy judging contests based on their scores and awards for these contests. Entered: 14-Nov-08 Related indicators: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)   4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). Related locale: Cheshire

Summary Impact Indicator Statements (reporters only)

Dorothy Perkins   Narrative: A speakers bureau was created in Merrimack county where the Master Gardeners deliver talks on various subjects related to IPM and general horticulture. There are 12 master gardeners participating in this program. They are given added training related to the use of equipment and have prepared power point talks available for use. For each talk, other pertinent information about resources available, through cooperative extension and other statewide agencies, is made available to the public. Entered: 09-Aug-08 Related topic area: Related Programs: Administrative Time Agricultural Resources Individual Staff Professional Development Plans Extension Excellence in Teaching Family & Consumer Resources Healthy Lifestyles Land and Water Strengthening NH Communities Volunteerism Related indicators: 4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)   AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment. (Statewide target is 50 participants).   At least 5 people will apply for and complete the master gardener program annually. At least 10 master gardeners will attend advanced master gardener training or additional specialty training.

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