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Calloway County CES

Title:
Youth Development
MAP:
Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
G Harper,
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Conflict Resolution
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Strategic Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:

Situation: 4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky

Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make

a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens

through non-formal education for the entire family.

Extension agents and volunteers take the results of

university research and explain it in such a way that

different age groups can learn and apply the

information to their own lives.

4-H is a youth organization committed to building

outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed

Specific situation/trend description:

Many leadership scholars and youth development professionals agree that leadership development is an

important, but often overlooked facet of youth development and education (MacNeil ,2000). The

development of leadership contributes greatly to the positive development of young people and their

communities. Leadership skills, such as goal-setting, problem-solving and sound decision-making, are

not just necessary for leaders-these skills are needed for success in today's world (MacNeil, 2000).

Furthermore, helping young people develop leadership competencies makes them better able to solve

community problems and enhances their civic participation (O'Brien & Kohlmeier, 2003). Young leaders

also demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved high school

completion rates (Bloomberg, Ganey, Alba, Quintero, & Alcantara, 2003).

By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct

benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel,

Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). They have a greater understanding of the problems facing other youth, and

fresh perspectives for how to address these problems (Des Marais, Yang, & Farzanehkia, 2000; Zeldin,

McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001; McGillicuddy, 1991). Additionally, young people help to re-energize

adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership

within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003).

Becoming an active part of the community necessitates that youth and adults value the diversity present

and promote inclusivity at all levels of programming and involvement. The demographic makeup of the

US has changed significantly over the last few decades and will continue to change in terms of race,

ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status (SES), special needs and educational attainment.

This changing population and awareness of diversity will continue to change into the future. Three

powerful trends in society have contributed to a focus on diversity, inclusiveness and education about

this topic. These trends are: 1) a competitive, globalized market in which the US conducts business; 2)

substantial changes in the makeup of the US population and, 3) the celebration of individual differences

and a movement away from “fitting in”. Some facts related to this:

? 4 of 5 new jobs are the result of foreign trade.

? The percentage of whites in the population continues to decline. Asians are the fastest growing race

group while Hispanics are the largest. By 2050, approximately 1 in 2 people (50%) will be non-white.

? The majority of new workers are women and people of color.

? Taken as a whole, people with disabilities make up the largest minority group (15%) in the US.

? The fastest growing age group are those 75+ years old.

An Overview of Diversity Awareness (http://www.extension.org/sites/default/files/w/3/30/An_Overview_of_Diversity_Awareness.pdf)

4-H Youth Leadership is about:

? Learning about the concept of leadership and your individual role as a leader.

? Using leadership skills to effectively lead small groups and teams toward common goals.

? Work within your community (club/county/state or beyond) to become an engaged

leader who can make a difference.

? Creating a program that encourages, values, promotes and supports diversity and

inclusivity at all levels.

in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to

reach their full potential, working and learning in

partnership with caring adults.

According to 2014 population estimates (census.gov)

there are 233, 463 youth living in households in KY in

the recommended 4-H age range. Also, according to

the Kentucky Department of Education (2014), the

graduation rate for Kentucky students was 88.0 %,

which did not meet the state goal.

Research also shows us developing a strong sense of

personal identity, responsibility, caring, compassion,

and tolerance are essential first steps toward being

engaged at the community level (National 4-H Council,

2014).

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will contribute to

self, family, community

and to the institutions of

our society.

? Youth will have reduced

risky behavior now and in

the future.

? 4-H alumni will be

successful in a global

society.

? 4-H youth will successfully

enter the workplace

and/or institution of higher

learning.

Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and

as mentors for younger youth.

? Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their

daily life.

? Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community

? Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future.

? Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on

a daily basis.

Intermediate Outcomes:

? Youth will use scientific

decision making

techniques to make

decisions on a daily

basis.

? Youth will express

themselves to others in

group settings and on an

individual bases.

? Youth have a positive

bond with a caring adult

who believe in their

success.

? Youth apply the skills

learned in 4-H in other

activities at home, school

and in the community.

? Youth set and achieve

goals through a 4-H

program.

Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.

? Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other

venues with 4-H and other community organizations.

? Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other

project based group of younger 4-H members.

? Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal

lives.

? Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.

Initial Outcomes:

-County 4-H Youth Development Professionals

(Agents)

-Research-based curricula in seven Core Curriculum

areas

-Resources from Land-grant Universities

-Appropriate delivery modes for youth

-Financial support (county, state, & national)

State-based 4-H Youth Development Content

Specialists

-Trained Volunteers/Mentors

-Commitment to the positive development of youth

-Continued professional development for agents &

volunteers

Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run

a meeting.

? Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team

player and communicator.

? Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative

leadership characteristics.

? Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity.

? Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.

? Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.

? Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them.

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? From the Leadership – 4-H Program Evaluation

o Number of youth who indicate “they know how to set and accomplish a goal”.

o Number of youth who indicate they “listen to people who have different ideas than

me”.

o Number of youth who indicate they “can finish a job I have started”.

o Number of youth who indicate they “can take responsibility for my actions”.

o Number of youth provided with diversity focused education.

? Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club.

? Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth.

Learning Opportunities:

-Experiential learning

*Community Clubs

*School Clubs

*Clover Buds

*Teen Programs

*SPIN Clubs

*4-H Camp

*State Teen Council

*Issues Conference

-Non-formal educational

experiences

-Youth/Adult partnerships

-Family engagement

-Formative assessment

-Summative assessment

-Program evaluation

-Needs assessments

-Marketing

-High-Quality Program

delivery

-Social media

-Social networking

-Collaboration with other

youth-serving organizations

-Emphasize strong selfidentity


Cloverbuds (<9)

4-H Youth (9-18)

4-H Volunteers (Adult)

Community Collaborators

Public/Private Education

organizations

Youth-serving

organizations


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Experiential learning

opportunities

• 4-H Teen Conference

• 4-H Issues

Conference

• 4-H Summit

• 4-H Achievement

Program

• State 4-H Teen

Council

• Field days

• 4-H Camp Counselors

• Junior Leaders

• Officer education

• Club involvement &

procedural education



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Author: Matthew Chadwick

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Camp Scholorships

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Author: Kelly Mackey

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

Kids Sewing Camp

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Author: Kelly Mackey

Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)

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