Leadership DevelopmentPlan of Work

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McCreary County CES

Title:
Leadership Development
MAP:
Community Leadership
Agents Involved:
Whitis, Fugate
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Building Healthy Coalitions
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within the county is critical for the sustainability of the community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families.. Through the efforts of the agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. This issue was identified as a critical need through community assessments.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Skilled individuals will assume leadership roles resulting in the improved viability of the community.


McCreary County health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

Intermediate Outcomes:

Number of people who:


Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.


Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.


Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems

Initial Outcomes:

Community members will increase knowledge and skills in personal and community leadership

Evaluation:

Outcome: New individuals assuming leadership roles, current leaders assuming expanded roles

Indicator: Number of individuals enrolling in and completing leadership training

Method: Observation, participation records, surveys, pre and post tests

Timeline: July - June

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: Councils - Ag, FCS, and CEC

Content or Curriculum: Recruit, train and support

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners.

Date: July - June


Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: 4-H Leaders

Content or Curriculum: Recruit and train

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners.

Date: July - June


Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: SNAP-Ed Leaders

Content or Curriculum: Recruit and train

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners.

Date: July - June


Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: County Fair Board

Content or Curriculum: Recruit, train and support

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, Community partners.

Date: July - June


Audience: McCreary Central High School Students

Project or Activity: High School Leadership Program

Content or Curriculum: Recruit, train and support

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, EKU, Community partners.

Date: September - May


Audience: Local Adults

Project or Activity: Adult Leadership Program

Content or Curriculum: Recruit, train and support

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, Community Volunteers, Extension Leadership specialists and associates, EKU, Community partners.

Date: July -June

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