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| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.5) | 27 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.4) | 27 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.3) | 248 |
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC) |
| 4051.2) | 176 |
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA) |
| 4051.1) | 82 |
Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE) |
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Leadership
Research has shown that youth leadership development can have positive effects on behaviors and skills including communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and goal achievement (21 Progress). Each of these skills is linked to higher student achievement, lower drop-out rates, and better post school outcomes. For these reasons, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to students at Yealey Elementary School. 32 students (selected by the te
Author: Gina Ligon
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers
Author: Gina Ligon
Major Program: Leadership
Boone County 4-H Teen Club was developed because there was a lack of a 4-H Teen Council and teen participation outside of the livestock and horse programs. 4-H Teen Club is a leadership group which allows teens to feel a part of group, get to be themselves, learn new leadership skills, and give back to their community. General Leadership Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activiti
