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Creating the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Advisory Group
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Culp, Ken, III; Edwards, Harriett C.; Jordan, Jenny W. – Journal of Extension, 2014
The SR4-HVAG combines the efforts of states to provide quality educational programming for volunteers and Extension professionals using an advisory group system. An advisory group rather than a council was created because the group provides programmatic input rather than sets policy. The purposes of the SR4-HVAG are to: provide a mechanism for…
Descriptors: Regional Programs, Volunteer Training, Volunteers, Communities of Practice
Better Kid Care Program Improves the Quality of Child Care: Results from an Interview Study
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Ostergren, Carol S.; Riley, David A.; Wehmeier, Jenny M. – Journal of Extension, 2011
More high quality child care is needed in the United States. This article evaluates the Better Kid Care (BKC) program produced by Pennsylvania State University Extension. Child care staff in Wisconsin were interviewed about changes they had made in their early childhood programs following participation in the BKC program. Findings show that 2…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Caregiver Training
Advancing Technology: GPS and GIS Outreach Training for Agricultural Producers
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Flynn, Allison; Arnold, Shannon – Journal of Extension, 2010
The use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Information Systems (GIS) has made significant impacts on agricultural production practices. However, constant changes in the technologies require continuing educational updates. The outreach program described here introduces the operation, use, and applications of GPS receivers and GIS…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Agricultural Production, Educational Technology, Agricultural Education