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"

1. Council Handout - Assists councils in understanding their role and identifying priorities. State statutes and a definition of the extension program are included.
2. 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?

1. 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.
2. 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?

1. 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.
2. 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

• University of Missouri Extension FY05 Named Programs by Academic Discipline
• County Fact Sheets
• Program Planning and Development
• Marketing Resources for County Offices
• Council Affiliations Worksheet
• Extension Message Map
• County Annual Report Guidelines and Checklist
• Program Logic Model
• CYFAR Evaluation Web site

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Program Priorities | Implementation | Evaluation
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Updated 05/27/08

 

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