IFAS Extension Goal 3, Logic Model and Communications Plan Life Skills Developed in Youth Through Subject Matter Experiences Situation Statement Florida 4-H annually educates over 240,000 youth enrolled in programs in all 67 Florida counties, reaching youth 5 to 18 years of age. 4-H utilizes a variety of project and subject matter skills to engage youth in areas of interest. Subject matter programs and projects, additionally, become the "vehicle" through which youth engage with other adults, become self-directed learners, set goals, make independent choices and decisions, and gain mastery and accomplishment from their experiences. Florida 4-H programs target youth development "life skills" as outcomes for young people through the outreach education of subject matter educational programs and projects of the land-grant university. Youth will be able to: Effectively communicate with others; Develop and maintain positive relationships with others; Process information to make effective decisions and positive choices; Lead and contribute to others (peers, family, community); Demonstrate marketable/productive skills for work and family life. Rationale To develop marketable/productive skills for work and family life has been sited by Connell, Gambone, and Smith (2000) as a major outcome for positive youth development. Learning to be productive: do well in school; develop positive outside interests and acquire basic life skills for work and family life is a basic transition from youth to adulthood. These skills transcend into economic self-sufficiency, positive family and social relationships and community involvement in adulthood. Research studies indicate that the more internal assets and life skills/competencies youth build the more likely they are to grow up healthy, confident, responsible and are less likely to become engaged in risky behaviors. Impacts Youth are physically and emotionally safe. Youth develop and maintain positive relationships. Youth develop a sense of belonging, in an inclusive environment. Youth develop personal competencies for self- reliance, independence, and autonomy. Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership. Youth develop marketable, productive skills and competencies for work and family life. Target Audience Primary Audience Florida Residents Adults Adult Volunteers Families School Age Youth Infants and Children Youth Volunteers Government and Regulatory Agencies County Government Administrators of Social, Human Resource and Income Maintenance Programs Administrators of Education Non- governmental Organizations Florida Based Non-governmental Organizations Non-Florida Based Non- governmental Organizations UF\IFAS Faculty and Staff County Faculty and Staff Administrators State Faculty and Staff Topics & Subjects KA 806. Youth Development Agricultural Literacy Animal Science Education Citizenship & Leadership Education Communication Arts & Sciences Environmental Education Family & Consumer Sciences Healthy Lifestyle Choices Plant Sciences Science & Technology Workforce Preparation and Career Development OutcomeIndicator Develop Communication Skills Number of Youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment of communication skills. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment/standard on public presentations. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment on intrapersonal communication skills. Develop Decision-making, problem-solving and Critical Thinking Skills Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate levels of attainment with acquiring, processing, and interpreting data. Number of youth demonstrating and reporting moderate levels of attainment in problem solving skills. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment regarding wise use of resources. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of skill attainment in decision-making. Develop Improved Competencies of Goal- setting, Planning and Organizing Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate levels of goal-setting skills. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of skill in time management. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate levels of skill attainment in planning and organizing. Develop Positive Relationship Skills with Others Number of youth demonstrating practices/ reporting moderate to high levels of respect for diversity. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high levels of attainment in peer collaboration. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high levels of teamwork or group cooperation. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high levels of respect and consideration for others. Develop Leadership Skills Number of youth and adults demonstrating/reporting adopting best practices for effective youth-adult partnerships. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting teaching / helping others. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting leading and group facilitation skills. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting leadership skills associated with serving as officers in community or school based clubs, committees, and, councils Develop Competencies in Citizenship and Civic Engagement Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of civic governance and community decision- making. Number of youth reporting hours of community service. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of volunteer service. Develop Employability and Workforce preparation Skills Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment regarding interview skills. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment regarding resume skills. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of knowledge of career choices. Develop Positive Personal Competencies Of Self- Esteem And Self- Confidence Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment on positive self attitudes. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of confidence to try new things and feelings of safety. Develop Increased Competencies In Personal Ethics/Character Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting positive practices of character and ethical principles. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment in respect and consideration for others. Develop Positive Social Skills Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high level of attainment regarding new friendships. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of conflict resolution skill attainment. Number of youth demonstrating / reporting positive choices among friends. Improve Agricultural And Environmental Knowledge/Skills Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of knowlege of ecological systems. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of knowledge of biological principles. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment of knowledge/practices in environmental stewardship and conservation principles. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of knowledge of agricultural production Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of conservation practices. Improve Skills In Animal Sciences Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment of practices in animal care management Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high levels of safe and ethical animal care. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high ability level to judge and select quality animals. Number of youth demonstrating moderate to high level of ability in animal exhibition/showmanship. Develop Improved Family And Consumer Skills Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high levels of knowledge, skill or practices for healthy food choices, preparation and/or safety. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high level of knowledge or skills in child care and development practices. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high levels of knowledge and skills in clothing construction, care, and selection Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high level of financial literacy and money management skills. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate level of knowledge of consumer rights and responsibilities. Develop Healthy Lifestyle Choices Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment of knowledge, skills or practices for personal safety. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate levels of attainment of knowledge, skills or improved practices of healthy food choices, food preparation or food safety. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting increased levels of positive activities promoting physical health and well- being. Develop Science And Technology Skills Number of youth demonstrating/report/apply moderate to high level of knowledge of the scientific inquiry process. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high level of ability related to acquiring, processing and interpreting data. Number of youth demonstrating/ reporting moderate to high levels of attainment in computer technology skills. Number of youth demonstrating/reporting moderate to high levels of knowledge of biological principles of living organisms. Local Situation and Goals/Objectives (insert) Activity Types Advisory Committee Classroom Enrichment Clinics Consultation County Events Curriculum Development Demonstration/Field Trials Developing Educational Materials Developing Partnerships / Collaborations District Events Facilitating Groups Fairs/Exhibits Field Days Funding Efforts Group Teaching Events In-Service Training Marketing Needs Assessment Program Development Reporting Results State/National Event Video Conference Working with Media