2019-2020 Training: 4-H Prepares Youth for the Future
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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)
- Self-Study Guide (complete) MSWord or PDF
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