Extension Council Leadership Training:
Programs, Governance and Membership
Program Development
As representatives of people in their communities, county
extension council members are knowledgeable about local educational
needs. These modules will help you understands your role in:
- Setting priorities
- Implementing programs
- Evaluating and reporting outcomes.
Curriculum Contents
What Is the Council's Role in Setting Priorities for Program
Development"
- Council Handout - Assists councils in understanding
their role and identifying priorities. State statutes and a
definition of the extension program are included.
- Trainer Notes and Council Activity - Tips for
presenters, including a PowerPoint presentation with speaker
notes, as well as an activity to help council members review
current programs.
What Is the Council Role in Program
Implementation?
- Council Handout - Explores ways to secure resources
to support program development, promote programs, assist in
delivery, participate and create enthusiasm. State statutes and
a definition of the extension program are included.
- Trainer Notes and Council Activity - Tips for
presenters, including a PowerPoint presentation with speaker
notes, as well as an activity to help council members to promote
access to programs.
What Is the Council's Role in Evaluating
and Reporting Program Outcomes?
- Council Handout - Helps council members understand
the importance of program evaluation and reporting outcomes, and
how to use outcomes to build support. State statutes and a
definition of the extension program are included.
- Trainer Notes and Council Activity - Tips for
presenters, including a PowerPoint presentation with speaker
notes, as well as an activity to help council members review
current programs.
Additional Resources
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Curriculum
Package includes
handout, timeline, sample notice,
trainer notes and activity
instructions
Program Priorities | Implementation
| Evaluation
PowerPoint
Program Priorities |
Implementation |
Evaluation
Updated
05/27/08