Leadership DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Clay County CES

Title:
Leadership Development
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Lora Lee Frazier Howard, Alissa Sebastian, Jeff Casada
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:
Building the capacity of adult and youth volunteer leaders is critical for the sustainability of communities that support and strengthen families. Extension is committed to engaging, educating and empowering local citizens and youth to make responsible decisions accept leadership positions and provide guidance for Clay County. Leaders need to be knowledgeable, committed to the roles they assume, and need to be aware of the local issues of the county.

Long-Term Outcomes:
-Extension Leaders adult and youth will accept leadership positions, strengthen local organizations impacting the health, economy and community life.

- Youth will develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as important developmental assets are met through their participation in 4-H Programs and one day volunteer to help others achieve this same success.
Intermediate Outcomes:
-Leaders will assess needs, develop programs, practice skills to improve Clay County.

-Improve skills in addressing organizational issues, needs communication and group process.

- Youth will demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups.
-Youth will use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations
Initial Outcomes:
-Increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, organizational leadership and community leadership.

-Youth will be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers (such as at a 4-H club meeting) and a school or county qualifying event
Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Extension leaders accept leadership positions and become engaged in solving issues strengthening Clay County.
Indicator: number of adults utilizing improved skills in addressing community issues and needs.
Method: Leaders actively engaged in program planning and utilization.
Timeline: July 2016 - June 2020

Intermediate Outcome: Extension leadership access needs and develop programs and implement solutions to improve Clay County.
Indicator: number of citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills and confidence.
Method: Word of mouth, leaders actively engaged.
Timeline: July 2016 - June 2020

Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, organizational leadership and community leadership.
Indicator: attendance of Clay County citizens increasing leadership knowledge and skills through participation in leadership programs.
Method: Word of mouth, end-of-year evaluation and number of leaders participating in learning experiences.
Timeline: July 2016 - June 2020

Long-Term Outcome: Youth develop into contributing adults that are active participants in programs and or program development
Indicator: Number of former youth members engaged in leadership roles as adults
Method: Active count
Timeline: 2016-2020

Intermediate Outcome: Increased confidence leads to leadership roles
Indicator: Number of participants that assume council roles, club leadership roles, and Leadership Conventions.
Method: Leaders actively engaged and active count.
Timeline: 2016-2020

Initial Outcome: Youth gain knowledge to be prepared to speak in front of crowds
Indicator: Number of youth involved in communication events.
Method: Head count
Timeline: 2016-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Homemaker leaders

Project or Activity: Homemaker Council Meetings (6-8 per year)

Content or Curriculum: Agenda

Inputs: Officer responsibilities, leaders, Family & Consumer Science Agent

Date: on going


Audience: Homemakers

Project or Activity: Homemaker Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: Extension Homemaker Leader Handouts, True Colors

Inputs: Leader training material, leaders, Family & Consumer Science Agent

Date: August 2017


Audience: Extension Adults/Council Members

Project or Activity: Family & Consumer Science Council Meeting

Content or Curriculum: Agenda/Supplemental Issue Material, True Colors

Inputs: Family & Consumer Science Agent

Date: on going


Audience: Agriculture Development Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings (10-12 per year)

Content or Curriculum: Agenda

Inputs: Officer responsibilities, leaders, Agriculture/Natural Resources Agent

Date: Throughout the year


Audience: Agriculture Advisory Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings (Quarterly)

Content or Curriculum: Agenda

Inputs: Officer responsibilities, leaders, Agriculture/Natural Resources Agent

Date: Throughout the year


Audience: Extension Leader/Adults

Project or Activity: Extension District Board

Content or Curriculum: Agenda/Extension Board/Council Manual

Inputs: Extension Board Training material/All Agents

Date: on going



Audience: Extension Leader/Adults

Project or Activity: County Extension Council

Content or Curriculum: Agenda/Extension Council/Board Manual

Inputs: Extension Council Training Material, All Agents

Date: on going


Audience: Extension Leader/Adults and Youth

Activity: 4-H Council

Content or Curriculum: Agenda

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: Quarterly


Audience: Extension Leader/Adults and Youth

Activity: KY Volunteer Forum

Content or Curriculum: Specialist and Agent Supported

Inputs: 4-H Agent/participants

Date: Biannually


Audience: Extension Leader/Adults

Activity: Volunteer Certification Training

Content or Curriculum: University or State Provided

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: As needed



Audience: Adults and Youth

Activity: Camp

Content or Curriculum: Camp Staff and County Provided

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: Annually


Audience: Adults and Youth

Activity: Communications Day (Speeches, Demonstrations, Variety Show)

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent/leaders

Date: Annually


Audience: Adults Students

Activity: 3 session Leadership Workshop

Content or Curriculum: KELD

Inputs: All Agents, leaders, volunteers

Date: Fall 2017



Audience: Clay County Families

Activity: Extension Days/ Exhibit/Fair/Extension Showcase

Content or Curriculum: Extension Displays, Ag/FCS/4-H Exhibits, Marketing Extension, Plate It Up

Inputs: All Agents, leaders, volunteers

Date: June 2018


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Teen Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: Monthly



Success Stories

Manners for the Real World

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

      Due to busy work schedules, after school activities, cell phone distractions and other family matters, many youth do not have opportunities to practice and apply respectful manners in their everyday lives. Lacking respect and manners was a concern expressed through Clay County 4-H Council and Clay County Family Resource Centers. The 4-H Agent implemented a 4-H curriculum, Manners for the Real World, into several classrooms across the county. The curriculum covers a variety o

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Strengthening Communication Skills

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum

When meeting new people or presenting information in front of a small or large group, many children and adults experience fear and anxiety. Strong communication skills can come in handy when interviewing for jobs and completing daily tasks, such as ordering food at a restaurant or visiting the dentist. In order to enhance communications skills and with discussion amongst Clay County 4-H Council members, the 4-H Agent implemented 4-H communication lessons in school clubs across the county. A

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