Plan of Work - Kathleen E. Jablonski (2008) (APPROVED)

For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Kathy Jablonski (New Hampshire)

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Logic Model Overview:


Kathleen Jablonski's Individual Plan of Work including: 4-H Youth Development program work and volunteer training in traditional settings, 4-H afterschool settings and community groups related to positive youth development, support of the Nutrition Connections program and general support of the UNHCE office in Grafton County.

Situation:


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

Stakeholder Input


From 4H Youth Development:
Data was collected from stakeholders via county visits, advisory committees and reviewed by youth staff. (This needs to be developed further)

Assumptions


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.

External Factors


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.

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 apply positive youth development skills and knowledge when working with youth.

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  • Indicator : 4H5 - # of NH 4-H YD 1st & 2nd year volunteers that understand positive youth development concepts when working with youth; (statewide target is 80%) and 60% report post-test use of positive youth development concepts.
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
    • Evaluation plan: Evaluation Plan: A pre/post test will be designed and used with all new volunteers. Methodology includes administering the pre-test during initial screening and orientation; and administering a post test during the annual volunteer training session at the end of the 1st and 2nd years of service.
      • Year 2 (BROCK) - Develop and pilot a pre-test (Report results to State)
      • Year 3 (??) - Pre-test is on-going. Develop and pilot post-test to include retrospective surveys to measure knowledge gained at various volunteer training programs, reflective questions and a check list of commonly used positive youth development concepts. (Report results to State).
      • Year 4 -5 (??) - Fully implement the pre-test and post-test instruments. (Report findings to Federal).

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

Action Outcome:

Volunteers assume additional leadership roles supporting the NH 4-H YD program.

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  • Indicator :

    4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

       

      ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

      ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

      ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

      ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

Learning Outcome:

Volunteers enhance their subject matter skills and their ability to teach and support subject matter/projects.

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  • 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%).
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • 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.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton

Learning Outcome:

Volunteers gain knowledge and skills in program management, volunteer management and risk management to enable them to serve in middle management roles.

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  • Indicator:

    4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

       

      ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

      ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

      ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

      ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton
  • Indicator:

    We will use self designed instruments and statewide developed evaluation tools.

    • Location: Grafton

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.

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  • Indicator:

    4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

       

      ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

      ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

      ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

      ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton
  • Indicator:

    We will use self designed instruments and statewide developed evaluation tools.

    • Location: Grafton

Condition Outcome: Administrative work is done efficiently and effectively

Condition Outcome: Youth and adults collaborate and contribute to influence the quality of life in their communities.

Action Outcome: Community members and collaborators actively seek and engage youth in leadership roles today, as well as in the future. (Show details)

  • Indicator : 4H9- # of volunteers (youth and adult) surveyed from UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations that report increased recognition of the contributions of youth on their boards. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL3)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Evaluation tools from the national Youth as Partners (YAP) curriculum will be used annually with youth and adult volunteers on UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations including, but not limited to, State 4-H Advisory Committee, State Horse Advisory Committee, State Horse Show Committee, 4-H Foundation Board.

       

      ·        Years 1 & 3 & 5 (Brock) – Administer the evaluation tools from the YAP curriculum and supplement the findings with a review of board minutes reflecting youth contributions. Report findings to Federal.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

Learning Outcome:

Community members and collaborators actively seek and engage youth in leadership roles today, as well as in the future.

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  • Indicator: 4H9- # of volunteers (youth and adult) surveyed from UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations that report increased recognition of the contributions of youth on their boards. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL3)
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan:

      Evaluation tools from the national Youth as Partners (YAP) curriculum will be used annually with youth and adult volunteers on UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations including, but not limited to, State 4-H Advisory Committee, State Horse Advisory Committee, State Horse Show Committee, 4-H Foundation Board.

       

      ·        Years 1 & 3 & 5 (Brock) – Administer the evaluation tools from the YAP curriculum and supplement the findings with a review of board minutes reflecting youth contributions. Report findings to Federal.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton

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.

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  • 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: Grafton
  • 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%).
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • 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.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton

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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton
  • 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%).
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • 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.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

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. (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: Grafton
  • 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%).
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • 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.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Grafton

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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton
  • 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%).
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • 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.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Grafton

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


 


       Support and recognize volunteers    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       Middle manager system design and support    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


      Volunteer/staff training-multiple delivery methods    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)


 


       Club/group organization, management, and reporting    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       4-H Foundation work (local and state-wide)    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       Marketing / PR, general 4-H,newsletters, specific events or activities    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       4-H club/group/session- youth leadership/citizenship development    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion


 


       Event and activity development and management    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       Subject matter/life skill training-multiple delivery methods    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class


 


       Records, Resume, recognition opportunities    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       County Fair    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


      4-H Camp
    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


       4-H After school (includes coalitions, meetings, staff training, etc.)    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion


 


   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



Program: Administrative Time (Show details)

   Outputs

      Attend Staff Meetings    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Staff
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 8 8 8 8 8
Locales: Grafton |


 


      Planning and Reporting    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 1 1 1 1 1
Locales: Grafton |


 


      COA work    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 5 5 5 5 5
Locales: Grafton |


 


      Miscellaneous administrative work    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


   Inputs:

   (Show details)

Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 48 0
2009 48 0
2010 48 0
2011 48 0
2012 48 0


Grant Time:
Reporting Year Days Grant M or D


Integrated Research:
Reporting Year Days Project


MultiState:
Reporting Year Days States Documentation



Program: Family & Consumer Resources (Show details)

   Outputs

      

Nutrition Activities:

Fueling your Active/Busy Lifestyle
My Pyramid
Nutri-News
Nutrition for Children
Nutrition for Teens
Healthy Eating for Seniors
Cooking for One
Health and Wellness Fairs and Exhibits

    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class


 


   Inputs:


Program: Individual Staff Professional Development Plans (Show details)

   Outputs

      Professional development    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Staff
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Statewide | Grafton |


 


   Inputs:

   (Show details)

Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 17 0
2009 17 0
2010 17 0
2011 17 0
2012 17 0



Program: Natural Resources Business Institute (Show details)

   Outputs

      Conduct the natural resources business institute    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class


 


   Inputs:

   (Show details)

Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 26 0
2009 26 0
2010 26 0
2011 26 0
2012 26 0



Total numbers for plan:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Days 223 223 223 223 223
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
09/24/2007 Rolled over from previous year by Kathy Jablonski
10/01/2007 Review requested by Kathy Jablonski
11/07/2007 Approved by Wendy Brock
03/06/2008 Reverted to draft by Wendy Brock
05/06/2008 Review requested by Kathy Jablonski
05/06/2008 Approved by Wendy Brock
11/03/2008 Rolled over by Kathy Jablonski