The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
FOUNDATION PROGRAM FOR NEW COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS
In-County Orientation With 4-H Youth Program Development Coordinator
(Initial Contact Within 60 Days; To Be Completed Within 12 Months)
CEA:
District:
PDC Involved:
PDC Sends Copies to: CEC, DED
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DISCUSSION TOPICS
Training Overview:
 Foundations Training Process
 In-service Trainings & Winter School
 Quarterly Update Meetings
 Training Attendance Policy
General 4-H Information
 Mission/Vision/Core Values
 Youth Development Ideals
 Essential Elements
 Name and Emblem regulations
 PRKC – Professional, Knowledge, Research,
Competencies
 4-H Activities and Awards Guidebook
County:
Date Employed:
Date(s) Discussed:
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS/FOLLOW-UP
Organizational Structure
 College
 Extension
 4-H
 District
4-H Website ~ Public Side
 Staff Directory
 Georgia 4-H Calendar
 Activities and Events
 Code of Ethics
 4-H Constitution
4-H Website ~ Staff Only
 Northwest District Page
 Curriculum Resources
 Marketing Resources
 Technology (Event Registration and 4-H Enrollment)
4-H Policies & Procedures
 Leader Certification
 Chartering of 4-H Clubs
 Eligibility (Change of Membership)
 Screening & Chaperone Training
 Code of Conduct
 Medical Forms
 Reporting Incidents
Other Policies & Procedures
 Van Usage
 Open Records
 County Funds Policy
 Federal Tax Issues
 Travel Forms – Authorizations/out of District
 4-H Program Insurance
 Social Media
Office Coordination
 Organization/filing
 Time Management
 Professional Scheduling
 Office Coordination of the 4-H Program
 PA Training Manual
Homework:
 Review materials covered for questions
 Successful County 4-H Program Work Sheet
 Complete the on-line GA Counts Tutorial
Developing Your Program
 Base Programming
 Managing the County 4-H Program
 4-H Calendar
 Event Checklist
 Marketing Checklist
 Volunteer Development
 Curriculum Resources
Discuss
 Job Evaluation
 Faculty Activity Report
 Keeping Records
 Reporting (GA Counts)
Club Meetings and Resources
 Preparing for Club Meetings
 Enrollment Forms
 Lesson Plans
 Club Meeting Schedules
 Tips
 Newsletters
 Professional Image
Collaborations and Partners
 FFA & Georgia 4-H Memorandum of Understanding
 Service Delivery Regions
 Family Connections Partnerships
 National 4-H Council
 4-H National Headquarters
Professional Development Organizations
 Association of Extension 4-H Agents (GAE4HA)
 Association of County Agricultural Agents (GACAA)
 Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
(GEAFCS)
 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
Long Term Program Development
 Program Development Wheel
 Extension Leadership System 5 Year Plan
 Program Development and Plans of Work
 Evaluating Program Impact
 Impact Statements
OTHER & NOTES
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