Extension councils
Module 6
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
- University of Missouri Extension FY05 Named Programs by Academic Discipline (.pdf)
- County Fact Sheets
- Program Planning and Development
- Marketing Resources for County Offices
- Council Affiliations Worksheet
- Extension Message Map
- County Annual Report Guidelines and Checklist (.pdf)
- Program Logic Model
- CYFAR Evaluation Web site
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Curriculum
package includes
handout, timeline, sample notice,
trainer notes and activity
instructions:
Program Priorities (.pdf)
Implementation
(.pdf)
Evaluation
(.pdf)
PowerPoint
presentations:
Program Priorities
(.ppt)
Implementation
(.ppt)
Evaluation (.ppt)