Henderson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 98

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

4041.2) 103

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

4041.3) 72

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

4041.5) 12

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

4041.6) 21

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

4041.7) 54

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

4041.4) 49

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education



Success Stories

Summit

Author: Alexandria Brasher

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

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 impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the 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 (grades 6-8)

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Teen Leadership Academy

Author: Alexandria Brasher

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:-develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity-improve their self-esteem-enhance their communication skills in sharing,

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