Plan of Work - Nancy Berry's 4-H, Administrative, Professional Development, and Interdisciplinary (2008) (APPROVED)
For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Nancy Berry (New Hampshire)
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Nancy Berry's Individual Plan
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From 4H Youth Development:
The 4-H Youth Development program strives to foster the positive successful development of all youth. New Hampshire’s program is well supported by constituent groups, the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire and others. Total enrollment in traditional 4-H groups, camp, school enrichment and other special interest programs was 12,601 in 2004 with a strong cadre of adult volunteers totaling 1,964 in the same year.
Creating supportive environments for 4-H Youth Development programs, where youth have a sense of belonging and a desire to grow in knowledge and skill has become increasingly complex. Each year, NH loses 12,500 acres of open space and farmland due to development. (FAIR-New Hampshire Immigration Impact Statement.) The resulting growth brings excess traffic, overcrowded schools, neighborhoods of strangers, community battles over growth, and an influx of immigrants. The changing demographics and character of the state challenge us to adapt programs to meet the needs of youth and families. Significant changes include:
· More people, new cultures: NH population increased 11% (+127,000 people) from 1990 to 2000 – the fastest growth rate in New England. In that period, the state’s foreign-born population increased 32% (+ 13,000 immigrants). About 174,000 NH people (14% of NH population) are immigrants or children of immigrants. Assimilation of the new with the old requires cooperation, acceptance and change.
· Overcrowded schools – From 1990 to 2000, the K-12 public school enrollment increased 25%. Students can become disengaged from learning when pupil/teacher ratio is high, there are too few textbooks, or classes are crowded into libraries, cafeterias, stages, and portable units.
· Drop-out rate – In the first four years of the 21st Century, over 10,600 NH teens left school only partially prepared for adulthood based on the cumulative dropout rate. They enter an adult world without the experience and preparation to succeed in the workforce.
· Poverty – Lack of resources affects a family’s capacity to participate in work and community life. At minimum wage ($5.15), a NH worker must work 122 hours/week to afford a two-bedroom unit at fair market rent. The state’s housing wage (able to pay rent on the wages for 40 hours/week) is $15.77. Homelessness, transience and living with relatives in crowded conditions can diminish a child’s capacity to develop into a successful adult.
· Language barriers: An increasing number of New Hampshire public school students have limited English proficiency. There is a greater need for cultural understanding and bilingual program resources.
Positive youth development is increasingly guided by scientific research. National 4-H Headquarters, USDA adopted a positive youth development model based on theory, research and practice (L.Brendtro, M.Brokenleg, and S.Van Bockern). In this model, those who work in youth development programs strive to create effective programs and safe environments that meet the four basic needs of youth: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. These four areas parallel the traditional four Hs – head, heart, hands, and health.
Head -(Independence) - Youth need to gain confidence and skills necessary to make thoughtful decisions, accept responsibility, exercise self-discipline, and move toward independence. They need to know they are able to influence people and events through decision-making and actions. Young people aren’t just leaders of tomorrow. They have great untapped potential for responsible leadership today. 4-H Youth Development volunteers create opportunities where youth learn to better understand themselves and become independent thinkers. By exercising independence through 4-H leadership opportunities, youth mature in self-discipline and responsibility. Through 4-H experiences, youth learn to think independently and make decisions that prepare them for the important choices made in later life. 4-H leadership roles allow youth to take responsibility for many decisions and/or actions that once fell solely on adults. Organizational skills, patience and group dynamics are assets learned as youth become contributing adults.
Heart (Belonging) - Youth need to know they are cared about, feel connected and physically and emotionally safe, learn and practice social skills, have opportunities to interact with others similar and different from them, learn the value of cooperation, and have opportunities for long-term consistent relationships with adults other than parents. Research suggests a sense of belonging may be the most powerful positive ingredient we can provide to youth. (National 4-H Headquarters.) 4-H Youth Development provides safe environments and opportunities for 4-H youth to get to know and interact with each other through projects and activities. Through involvement in their community and 4-H groups, 4-H youth gain the important social skills that allow them to thrive with others in society. Learning communication, cooperation and social skills provides a foundation for life-long participation in family, community and work environments.
Hands (Generosity) - Youth need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose, and their effort to help others is important and valuable. They need to feel they are connected and contributing members of their peer group, family, school and community. They need to realize they do not live in a secluded world, but instead in a global community which requires awareness and compassion for others. (National 4-H Headquarters) Families, schools, communities, youth programs, and volunteers influence the positive development of young people. Youth are capable, motivated, enthusiastic and risk-takers. Involving youth in civic activities and youth-adult partnerships helps them develop new knowledge and skills, builds a more engaged citizenry, and enriches our programs. There is strength in bringing together individuals of different ages, from diverse backgrounds and community groups to address youth, family, school and/or community issues. Participation in 4-H community service and citizenship activities allows youth to give back to others, and provides a foundation to better understand the "big picture" and find purpose and meaning in life.
Health (Mastery) – Successful youth believe they are capable and competent, and have acquired experience making decisions, solving problems and meeting challenges. The subject matter taught in 4-H projects is the foundation enabling 4-H youth to master skills and explore possible careers leading to healthy and productive adulthood. The breadth and depth of 4-H youth development projects and activities enable youth to pursue their own interests. Learning about the environment, science and technology, how to be good consumers, as well as caring for animals provides 4-H subject matter skills that can be of economic, social and/or personal value to youth in their future. The 4-H volunteers utilize quality research-based content in providing opportunities for youth to learn by doing. (National 4-H Headquarters)
From Healthy Lifestyles:
Nutrition and physical activity play vital roles in overall health. Research links diets with many preventable causes of death, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and several types of cancer. Lifestyles with risk behaviors that include poor diet, high stress, smoking, drinking and physical inactivity increases the chances of hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes. Obesity continues to increase and is of concern in both youth and adult populations.
More meals are eaten away from home and people have less knowledge of and less connection to foods and agriculture. Adults tend to under consume foods from the fruit, vegetable and dairy groups while diets exceed recommendations for fat, sugar and sodium. Research further documents links between food insufficiency and poor health outcomes. Sedentary lifestyles, computerization and mechanization changes in employment, increased television and computer times, lack of regular physical education in schools, availability of snack food and beverages, hectic schedules filled with eating on the go, increased time in commutes are barriers to healthy lifestyles. Media influence on consumer nutrition information is also increasing.
From Strengthening NH Communities:
New Hampshire communities face many challenges, including changing demographics, shifting economic structures, and societal crises, with unprecedented growth in some regions and decline in others. Extension’s Community Development program helps communities achieve long-term well-being by building human, economic, social and environmental capacity. To build community capacity, Extension Educators provide a variety of educational services to community residents, organizations and local governments. Examples include facilitation of community forums, training in leadership development, assistance with planning activities and provision of technical assistance for economic development, tourism and communications. Extension also connects campus-based resources – particularly faculty and students – to New Hampshire communities.
Stakeholder Input
From 4H Youth Development:
Data was collected from stakeholders via county visits, advisory committees and reviewed by youth staff. We have held numerous focus groups in Sullivan County over the years. We have heard repeatedly that substance abuse is a huge issue for youth and adults in the county. We also hear about the poverty, lack of good jobs, lack of after-school opportunities for youth and the need for youth to learn about money management.
From Strengthening NH Communities:
Although SNHC’s work plan is informed by a statewide program gap analysis conducted by UNH Cooperative Extension, the team is establishing a citizen advisory committee to guide the development of new programs and refine existing programs.
Assumptions
From 4H Youth Development:
4-H YD is a well respected and effective youth development program in NH.
A successful 4-H YD program is dependent on adequate number of competent volunteers.
NH 4-H YD staff will collaborate with other UNHCE program area staff and community partners to accomplish desired impacts.
The NH 4-H YD program provides youth a unique and inclus1ive setting for individual life skill development and mastery of subject matter competencies through the interactions with caring adults (paid and volunteer)
4-H YD staff have the ability to recognize and understand the needs of individuals in communities, and to facilitate educational opportunities in respond to those needs.
4-H alumni who had positive experiences in 4-H YD programs often make long term commitments to the program by providing time, money or other resources.
National Extension 4-H YD initiatives are integrated into the NH state/county 4-H youth development efforts, including CYFAR (Children Youth and Families at Risk), after school programs, youth adult partnerships and others as they evolve.
Partnerships between University System of New Hampshire (USNH) and UNHCE 4-H YD can provide two-way communications for youth, faculty and community partners to foster lifelong learning.
From Strengthening NH Communities:
Majority of community members care about the community in which they live
Communities value environmental and economic sustainability
Communities understand the connection between choices and outcomes
Potential leaders exist in every community
External Factors
From 4H Youth Development:
The demographics of New Hampshire (NH) are rapidly changing.
More diverse family structures. Increase in number of NH families living in poverty.
NH communities lack resources for youth opportunities, particularly in rural areas.
Increasing need for out-of-school time activities promoting positive youth development for NH youth, especially teens.
From Strengthening NH Communities:
Changes in priorities of the National Extension System may occur with changes in administration
Level of county, state and federal financial support
UNHCE administration's understanding, dedication to and support of community outreach varies with changing leadership
Disasters and terrorism may be critical incidents
Evaluation Overview
From 4H Youth Development:
Evaluation studies planned:
Data collection methods:
From Strengthening NH Communities:
Evaluation studies planned: before-after phone survey, during program survey, case study
Data Collection methods: purposeful sampling, telephone survey, onsite survey, case study, document review
Outcomes
Condition Outcome: 4-H Youth Development volunteers and staff of other youth serving organizations positively influence the development of youth and continually develop their competencies as adult volunteers who work with youth.
Action Outcome:
Volunteers accept differences and work effectively with diverse people and groups.
Learning Outcome:
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 Outcome:
Volunteers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive youth development concepts.
Action Outcome:
Volunteers apply positive youth development skills and knowledge when working with youth.
Learning Outcome:
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 Outcome:
Volunteers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive youth development concepts.
Action Outcome:
Volunteers assume additional leadership roles supporting the NH 4-H YD program.
Learning Outcome:
Volunteers enhance their subject matter skills and their ability to teach and support subject matter/projects.
Learning Outcome:
Volunteers gain knowledge and skills in program management, volunteer management and risk management to enable them to serve in middle management roles.
Learning Outcome:
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 Outcome:
Volunteers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive youth development concepts.
Action Outcome:
Volunteers use practices indicative of high quality youth development programs where participants feel emotionally and physically safe.
Learning Outcome:
Volunteers gain knowledge and skills in program management, volunteer management and risk management to enable them to serve in middle management roles.
Learning Outcome:
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 Outcome:
Volunteers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive youth development concepts.
Condition Outcome: Administrative work is done efficiently and effectively
Action Outcome: Planning and Reporting are done
Action Outcome: Staff Meetings are held and attended
Condition Outcome: Leaders guide communities in a more effective manner, ensuring change is made in an organized and inclusive way.
Action Outcome: Communities develop new and effective leaders through UNHCE training opportunities (Show details)
- Indicator : SNHC1-20 citizens take on new leadership roles within their community (Relates to 4H8 & SNHC09-10)
- Reporter: Charlie French
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: Follow up interviews with training attendees
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Sullivan
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Learning Outcome: Community leaders understand the community development process and learn leadership skills, consensus building and facilitation skills that promotes community leaders and members of communities valuing and respecting differences in citizens. (Show details)
- Indicator: CPL2 -Twenty groups/organizations work with youth and adult leaders to engage diverse citizens in community decision-making and needs assessment.
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
A leadership skills survey of community leaders will be administered to participants of facilitation/leadership workshops to determine how they used workshop skills in their communities. A statistical summary of survey responses will help refine the content of future leadership and facilitation workshops. Staff will spend about 200 hours on this.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Condition Outcome: Youth and adults collaborate and contribute to influence the quality of life in their communities.
Action Outcome:
Youth and adult partnerships/groups increase resources and cost effective practices to support positive change for youth and families in the community.
Learning Outcome:
Youth and adults gain knowledge, understanding, and skills to participate as effective partners with adults and other youth in making a positive contribution in their community.
(Show details)- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Action Outcome:
Youth and adults partner to assess needs, identify assets, strategically plan and develop action and evaluation plans to address issues of concern related to youth and families in order to improve their communities.
Learning Outcome:
Youth and adults gain knowledge, understanding, and skills to participate as effective partners with adults and other youth in making a positive contribution in their community.
(Show details)- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Condition Outcome: Youth become caring and contributing members of society through positive experiences in a diverse 4-H Youth Development program.
Action Outcome:
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.
Learning Outcome: Youth continually gain and master knowledge and skills in project subject matter. (Show details)
- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Learning Outcome: Youth continually gain and master life skills, including communication, decision-making, goal setting, leadership, teamwork, citizenship and the ability to accept differences. (Show details)
- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Learning Outcome: 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.
Action Outcome: Youth share their subject matter knowledge and skill with others.
Learning Outcome: Youth continually gain and master knowledge and skills in project subject matter. (Show details)
- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Learning Outcome: Youth continually gain and master life skills, including communication, decision-making, goal setting, leadership, teamwork, citizenship and the ability to accept differences. (Show details)
- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Learning Outcome: 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.
Action Outcome: Youth use their understanding and skills to work effectively with diverse people and groups. (Show details)
- Indicator : 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Sullivan
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Learning Outcome: Youth continually gain and master life skills, including communication, decision-making, goal setting, leadership, teamwork, citizenship and the ability to accept differences. (Show details)
- Indicator: 4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Evaluation Plan: The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development. Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM). CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.
· Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).
· Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.
· Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.
· Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.
· Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Sullivan
Learning Outcome: 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.
Inputs and Outputs
Program: 4H Youth Development (Show details)Outputs
Recruit, screen, orient new volunteers(Show details)
| Delivery method: | One-on-One Consultation |
Volunteer/staff training-multiple delivery methods (Show details)
| Delivery method: | Workshop (s) |
Club/group organization, management, and reporting (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Fund raising events and activities (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Event and activity development and management (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
County Fair (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Grant Development (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 132 | 0 |
| 2009 | 132 | 0 |
| 2010 | 132 | 0 |
| 2011 | 132 | 0 |
| 2012 | 132 | 0 |
Grant Time:
| Reporting Year | Days | Grant | M or D |
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Program: Administrative Time (Show details)
Outputs
Attend Staff Meetings (Show details)| Delivery method: | Group Discussion |
Planning and Reporting (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Miscellaneous administrative work (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
Program: Individual Staff Professional Development Plans (Show details)
Outputs
Professional development (Show details)| Delivery method: | Education Class |
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
Program: Strengthening NH Communities (Show details)
Outputs
Community Profiles: Community Profiles, a community-level strategic planning program enables diverse community citizens to come together and map out their desired future and develop an action plan to achieve that future. In addition to working with communities to organize and facilitate Community Profiles, SNHC staff provide follow-up technical assistance to community action teams working on specific projects (Show details)| Delivery method: | Workshop (s) | ||||||||||||
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| Participant type: | Adults | ||||||||||||
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| Locales: | Sullivan | | ||||||||||||
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
Total numbers for plan:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 |
| Grant Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrated Research | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multistate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seasonal Staff Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Plan History
| Date | Person |
|---|---|
| 09/21/2007 | Rolled over from previous year by Nancy Berry |
| 09/27/2007 | Review requested by Nancy Berry |
| 10/01/2007 | Approved by Wendy Brock |
| 02/19/2008 | Reverted to draft by Wendy Brock |
| 02/19/2008 | Approved by Wendy Brock |
| 03/06/2008 | Reverted to draft by Wendy Brock |
| 06/21/2008 | Approved by Wendy Brock |
| 10/15/2008 | Rolled over by Nancy Berry |
