Planning for Success of 4-H Youth (2020-2021)
Develop strategies to support positive behavior techniques while understanding the importance of preparation and planning ahead to create effective group experiences. Leave with tools and resources to support engaging opportunities for youth!
4-H Prepares Youth for the Future (2019-2020)
2018-2019 Training: 4-H Fosters Independence
Training Prep Guide
Marketing Resources
Lesson Plan
Power Point Presentation
Evaluation
Support Material/Handouts
- Risk Management Strategy
- Direct link to video (download to local computer as back-up)
Participant Handouts
- Think Outside the Box
- Tips for Teaching Youth How to Fail Well
- Experiential Learning Model
- Risk Management Checklist
2017-2018 Training: 4-H Builds Resilience
- Training Prep Guide
- Marketing Resources
- Lesson Plan
- Power Point Presentation
- Evaluation
- Support Material/Handouts
- Ice Breaker Activities
- Praise Process Scenarios
- Mindset Quiz (two separate sheets)
- Two Mindsets
- Effective Effort Rubric (optional)
- Praise Process
2016-2017 Training: Youth Engagement Strengthens 4-H
2014-2015 Training: The Heart of Belonging
- Training Prep Guide
- The Heart of Belonging Lesson Plan
- Marketing Guide
- Evaluation
- Support Materials/Handouts
- Essential Elements Checklist for Youth
- Essential Elements Checklist for Clover Kids
- Setting Club/Group Expectations Script
- The Law Hot Sheet
- Making Adaptation Hot Sheet
- Learning Disabilities Hot Sheet
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Hot Sheet
- Children and Youth with Autism Hot Sheet
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Hot Sheet
- Autism Spectrum Disorder activity
- ADHD activity
- Creating an Inclusive Club Scenarios
- Creating an Inclusive Club Worksheet
- Chain of Diversity
- Extension and Outreach Program - Special Accommodation Request Form
Winter 2013 Training: Experiential Learning: Do-Reflect-Apply
- 4H 4013A Training Prep Guide
- 4H 4013B Exp Learning Lesson Plan
- 4H 4113F Marketing Guide
- 4H 4013E Evaluation
Fall 2012 Training: Risk Management Update
- 4-H Club Risk Management 2012 updated lesson plan
- FAQ 2012
- For additional training handouts, go to the Risk Management Training webpage
Fall 2011 Training: Cooking up a Healthy 4-H Program
- Cooking up a Healthy Program - Training Prep Guide (4H 4010A)
- Cooking up a Healthy Program - Lesson Plan (4H 4010B)
- Cooking up a Healthy Program - Marketing Resources (4H 4010F)
- Participant Handouts
- Characteristic Cards (4H 4010C)
- My Recipe Checklist for club/project volunteers (4H 4010D)
- Training Evaluation Form (4H 4010E)
- My Recipe Checklist for Clover Kids (4H 4010G)
- Pizza Scramble (4H 4010H)
- Whole Pizza (4H 4010I)
- Essential Elements (4H 4010J)
Spring 2011 Training: My Hands to Larger Service
- My Hands to Larger Service - Training Preparation Guide (4H 4009A)
- My Hands to Larger Service - Lesson Plan (4H 4009B)
- My Hands to Larger Service - Marketing Resources (4H 4009F)
- Participant Handouts
- Community Service Learning & IPARDC definitions (4H 4009C)
- Stages of a Service Learning Project (4H 4009D)
- Training Evaluation Form (4H 4009E)
- IPARDC Process Examples (4H 4009G)
- Reach out Iowa Grant Information (4H 4009H)
- Public Adventures/IPARDC Comparison (4H 4009I)
Fall 2010 Training: Charting a Greener Path
- Charting a Greener Path - Training Preparation Guide (4H 4008A)
- Charting a Greener Path - Lesson Plan (4H 4008B)
- Charting a Greener Path - Marketing Resources (4H 4008F)
- Participant Handouts
- Sweet Personality Assessment Activity (4H 4008C)
- Project or Exhibit? (4H 4008D)
- Training Evaluation Form (4H 4008E) PDF or Word
- Utilizing Project Materials in Guiding Youth - Scenarios (4H 4008G)
Spring 2010 Training (Creating Safe Environments - 4-H Risk Management) Face-to-Face Training
- Creating Safe Environments - Training Preparation Guide (4H 4007A)
- 4-H Club Risk Management - Creating Safe Environments - Lesson Plan (4H 4007B)
- Background Reference - Participation Agreement, Waivers, Release Forms
- Background Reference - ISU Extension and Outreach Risk Management Fact Sheet (Insurance)
- Background Reference - Avoiding a Can of Worms: Risk Management for 4-H Clubs/Groups (Univ IL Ext)
- 4-H Club Risk Management PPT
- Creating Safe Environments - Marketing Resources (4H 4007D)
- Participants Handouts
- Stay Safe by Being Prepared! (4H 4007C)
- Training Evaluation Form (4H 4007E) Word|PDF
- Creating Safe Environments Resources List (4H 4007F)
- 4-H Volunteer Insurance Fact Sheet (4H 4007G)
- 4-H Activity/Event Planning Checklist (Univ IL Ext)
- 4-H Volunteer Risk Management Checklist (4H 3039A)
- Medication Form (4HP 3200)
- 4-H Incident Form (4H 3039D)
- AIL Claim Form
Spring 2010 Training DVD Alternative
- Instructions for County
- Instructions for Volunteers
- DVDs sent to counties week of Feb. 22
- Creating Safe Environments
- DVD Learning Guide
- DVD Learning Guide Evaluation
- Participant Handouts = same as above in Spring 2010 Face-to-Face
Fall 2009 Training (Supporting Family Involvement 1) Face-to-Face Training
- "Change" message from 4-H Director (wmv)
- Family Involvement 1: Training Preparation Guide (PDF 4H-4006A)
- Family Involvement 1: Powerpoint
- Family Involvement 1: Checklist for 4-H Volunteers (PDF 4H-4006C)
- Family Involvement 1: Vol. Training Marketing Resources (Word 4H-4006D)
- Family Involvement 1: Evaluation (Word 4H-4006E)
- 4-H Compliance Report (4H 3)
- Iowa 4-H Volunteer Newsletter
Fall 2009 Training DVD Alternative
- Instructions for County
- Instructions for Volunteers
- DVDs sent to counties week of Nov. 30th
- Fall 2009 Supporting Family Involvement Video
- Message from the Director: Chuck Morris
- Learning Guide
- Club Participation Survey
- Parents Can Help in Our 4-H Club
- Parents: Helping your 4-H'er Succeed
- 4-H Compliance Report (4H 3)
- Evaluation
Spring 2009 Training (Club Vibrancy 2) Face-to-Face Training
- Vibrancy II: Facilitator Guide and Script (PDF, 4-H 4005A)
- Vibrancy II: Face-toFace PowerPoint with Video Clips (6MB)
- Vibrancy II: Committee Worksheets (PDF, 4-H 4005C)
- Vibrancy II: Marketing Resources (DOC, 4-H 4005D)
- So You're a Club Committee Member (PDF)
- Vibrancy II: Evaluation (DOC, 4-H 4005E)
- Vibrant 4-H Clubs Brochure (PDF, 4-H 4004B)
- Iowa 4-H Volunteer Newsletter (4-H 3028 Vol 5 Issue 1, Jan. 2009)
(copies in January 16 EDC Transmittal)
Spring 2009 Training DVD Alternative
- Instructions to county
- Instructions to volunteer
- 4-H Self-Study Training Questionnaire
- Vibrant 4-H Clubs Brochure (PDF, 4-H 4004B)
- Iowa 4-H Volunteer Newsletter (4-H 3028 Vol 5 Issue 1, Jan. 2009)
(copies in January 16 EDC Transmittal) - Vibrancy II: Evaluation (DOC, 4-H 4005E)
- Vibrancy II: Committee Worksheets (PDF, 4-H 4005C)
- So You're a Club Committee Member (PDF)
- Spring 2009 Vibrancy II DVD (avail. in county office after Jan. 30)
Fall 2008 Training (Club Vibrancy 1) Face-to-Face Training
- Facilitator Guide and Lesson Plan (PDF)
- Quick Instructions for Training (PDF)
- Vibrancy: Best Practices in Clubs (PPT)
- Vibrancy: Best Practices in Clubs Script (PDF)
- Marketing Resources
- Evaluation (Word)
- 4-H Club Vibrancy Brochure 4H 4004B
- 4-H Volunteer Newsletter
- Background Information (PDF)
Fall 2008 DVD Alternative
- Instructions to county
- Instructions to volunteer
- 4-H Club Vibrancy Questionnaire
- 4-H Club Vibrancy Brochure (also available in State 4-H Office)
- 4-H Volunteer Newsletter (also available in county extension offices)
- Fall 2008 Club Vibrancy Evaluation Form
- Fall 2008 Club Vibrancy DVD (available from Youth Field Specialist)
Spring 2008 Training (Leadership Module 2)
- Spring 2008 Leadership Module 2 Facilitator Guide
- Encouraging Youth in Developing Leadership Skills
- 4-H Leadership Brochure
- Talent Search Directions
- Talent Search Activity Directions (Big)
- Spring 2008 Leadership Module 2 Evaluation Form
- Marketing Resources
- Internet Safety (PPT)
- Explore Your Outer Limits, 4-H Opportunities Beyond the County
- Explore Your Outer Limits, 4-H Opportunities for Intermediates Beyond the County
Spring 2008 DVD Alternative
- Instructions to county
- Instructions to volunteer
- What is Leadership?
- Fostering Youth Leadership Development
- Assessing Myself!
- 4-H Volunteers Make a Difference
- Talent Search
- Evaluation Form
- 4-H Leadership Brochure
- Explore Your Outer Limits, 4-H Opportunities Beyond the County
- Explore Your Outer Limits, 4-H Opportunities for Intermediates Beyond the County
Fall 2007 Training (Leadership Module 1)
- Enhancing Volunteer Leadership (WMV file)
- Fall 2007 Leadership Module 1 Facilitator Guide
- Fall 2007 Leadership Module 1 Evaluation Form
- Fall 2007 Leadership Module 1 Leader Questionnaire
- Fall 2007 Leadership Module 1 PowerPoint
- Knee to Knee
- Leadership Resources
- Marketing Resources
- Motivation Posters
- Risk Management