Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.2) 100

Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3)

4001.3) 100

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4)

4001.4) 50

Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5)

4001.5) 50

Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6)

4001.1) 400

Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1)

4001.6) 40

Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7)

4001.7) 40

Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8)

4001.8) 40

Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9)

4001.9) 40

Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10)

4001.10) 10

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21)

4001.11) 300

Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult.

4001.12) 100

Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community.



Success Stories

A Special 4-H'er

Author: Paula Tarry

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

"Inclusion means that people with disabilities have the same opportunities for involvement in meaningful and satisfying experiences as afforded other segments of the population." according to Stump, Henderson, Luken, Bialeschki, and Casey (2002). Some adaptations have to be made to increase the understanding by 4-H members and volunteers to the sensitive issues facing special needs youth. The youth with special needs benefit from activities and opportunities that let them use their tal

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4-H Virtual and Brown Bag Programs

Author: Paula Tarry

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

When the COVID-19 erased the in person 4-H programs on our calendars, we knew we needed to “reinvent the wheel” for our 4-H members, parents, leaders and other youth. This Agent was ask by the schools to provide a weekly list of virtual activities for the 4,000 + students in the school systems. Each school sent the list to their students to supplement their plans.A wide variety of activities were utilized on the Barren County Face Book page and the County website. Virtual learning in

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