Welcome Activity: Share Program Planning Ideas

Use markers and sticky notes to post your ideas on the flip chart paper around the room!

1. Needs identified (areas needing attention, trends, data)

2. Goals

3. Activity ideas (service, educational programs, etc)

4. Project learning activities (field trips, topics, etc,)

5. Resources (speakers, curriculum, sources of donations, etc)

List presenters

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Essential ElementsBelonging•Members greeted/ welcomed when they arrive at project meeting/activity•Physical environment is safe and free of hazard or risk•Emotional environment is respectful, positive, supportive, inclusive, relaxed, and accepting•Volunteer shows sincere interest in the lives of his/her members

Mastery•Members set goals & make plans for individual & group project experiences•Project leaders push youth to take healthy risks, try new things and challenge themselves•Project experiences provide members opportunities to talk with others about what they are doing, thinking and learning

Independence•Members have voice in and influence on decisions around project experiences•Members have opportunities to act as project leaders, facilitators, mentors•Members partner with adults and share control of project activities

Generosity•Service to others and community is integrated into project experiences and the input of members in determining service efforts is welcomed & valued•Volunteers support and encourage the contributions and accomplishments of members

Outcomes for Today •Define program planning and its importance.

•Understand how to engage youth in a program planning process.

•Use decision-making tools and strategies to develop an action plan that leads to a completed program plan.

4-H Program Planning Is

to establish group goals and steps to reach them.

This proccess results in connected experiences

that include meaningful reflection.

A process in which youth and adults partner

What do Volunteers Say?

•What did you hear about planning?

•What did you hear about youth and adults working together?

•Did you hear any tips about what helps their group be successful?

Youth Program Quality Assessment(YPQA)

PlanMake choices

Reflect

Partner with adults

Lead and mentorBe in small groups

Experience belonging

Engagement

Reframing conflictEncouragementSkill building

Active engagementSession flow

Welcoming atmosphere

Supportive Environment

Interaction

Safe Environment Healthy food and drinks

Program space and furniture Emergency proceduresPsychological and emotional safety

Physically safe environment

•Lead and mentor•Be in small groups•Partner with adults•Experience belonging

Interaction

Program Planning & Reflection Activities

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Youth Program Quality Assessment(YPQA)

PlanMake choices

Reflect

Partner with adults

Lead and mentorBe in small groups

Experience belonging

Engagement

Reframing conflictEncouragementSkill building

Active engagementSession flow

Welcoming atmosphere

Supportive Environment

Interaction

Safe Environment Healthy food and drinks

Program space and furniture Emergency proceduresPsychological and emotional safety

Physically safe environment

Essential Elements

Youth Program Quality Assessment

Planning and Reflection Activities

Program Planning Time----Teams:1. Begin with either needs assessment (Step #1 of thefootprints) or by looking at goals (step #3 of the footprints).Then choose a tool to get started!OR2. Identify the next steps you will take as a group to begin to do information gathering/needs assessment and your program planning.Program Planning Time----Individuals:What steps will you take to pull a small group together for planning within your club, group or committee—1. How you will share the information and tools from this training ?2. How do you suggest your group begin doing needs assessment or goal setting?3. What tools do you think might be most helpful to your group?

Outcomes for Today •Define program planning and its importance.

•Understand how to engage youth in a program planning process.

•Use decision-making tools and strategies to develop an action plan that leads to a completed program plan.

Thanks !

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