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Leadership Development
Empowering Community Leaders
Lora Lee Frazier Howard, Alissa Sebastian, Jeff Casada
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
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.
-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.
-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
-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
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
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
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
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
