Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 99

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

4041.2) 338

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 0

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.4) 0

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education

4041.5) 0

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

4041.6) 15

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

4041.7) 99

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)



Success Stories

4-H Teen Conference

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

4-H Teen Conference has been held at the University of Kentucky for 93 years. In 2017, 4-H Teen Conference attracted 536 high school 4-H’ers from 89 counties across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Through 4-H Teen Conference high school 4-H’ers can develop leadership skills, improve communication skills, foster citizenship skills, expand skills & knowledge in specific subjects related to 4-H Core Content areas, gain club and county 4-H program skills, gain a sense of belonging, exp

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2018 4-H Teen Summit

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2

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4-H Members Learn Life Skills While Giving Back Through Civic Engagement Project

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Since its inception, 4-H has placed emphasis on the importance of young people being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their communities and leaders, youth understand their role in civic affairs and are able to expand their role in decision-making processes. It's clear that civic engagement provides the foundation that helps youth understand the big picture of life and learn the skill sets that will allow them to become wise leaders for the 21st century. Carter County 4-H Tee

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