Progress 08/25/23 to 08/24/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Joint Sustainable Community Project DIVE4Tech: A University of Idaho (UI) and Washington State University (WSU) Collaboration, will focus on the CYFAR Teen Outcome Age Category. By involving middle and high school Latinx and Native American students and parents in a club program, we aim to improve academic outcomes, college and career awareness, and provide enriching activities in digital skill building. DIVE4Tech will serve four sites: two in Idaho and two in Washington. The project will use the Juntos 4-H curriculum developed by North Carolina State University (NCSU) Extension and modified for Native American and other minority populations. It will take the 4-H experiential learning model Do, Reflect, Apply one step further. UI's current experience and success in joint delivery of Juntos in partnership with NCSU is an excellent model to expand into Washington, a high Latinx population state. Collaborating partners include UI Extension and WSU Extension. Community partners include the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council, the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the College of Southern Idaho, and Wenatchee Valley College. Partners will work together to provide the four components of Juntos programming: teen and parent workshops; teen directed 4-H clubs and community activities; one-on-one success coaching and mentoring; and college campus visits. Virtual delivery components will include newly developed curriculum podcasts. Podcast lessons will be available both online and via flash drives for participants with internet issues. Program evaluation will include NCSU Juntos youth and parent surveys and CYFAR Common Measures of demographics, resilience, program quality, participation, engagement and workforce preparation. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Five University of Idaho and Washington State University grant personell attended 2024 CYFAR Professional Development Event opportunities. All full-time and part-time Site Directors and Coordinators completed NCSU Juntos curriculum in-person staff training sessions to assure cross-program effectiveness and fidelity, and receive technical assistance. Juntos 4-H training sessions included program curriculum, evaluation methods, technology use, community collaboration, and sustainability. Juntos Idaho and Washington staff also completed in-house training on inclusive workplace, 4-H policies and procedures, protecting minors, defensive driving, protecting human subjects, positive youth development, cultural competency training, and other Extension methodologies, and evaluation according to their university policies. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Personnel have been identified to update webpages, newsletters, resources and develop a social media plan to incorporate all sites. University of Idaho and Washington State University collaborated on producing a 2022-2023 Juntos Annual Report which included a compilation of site specific information and data. State and local support for increasing academic achievement remains strong at all sites in Idaho and Washington. Local foundations in both states have expressed interest and contributed in partial funding of Juntos programs. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will work with community partners to identify teens to participate in the project; establish and build community groups; conduct pre and post students and parents survey evaluation; enroll and involve teens in 4-H club activities; engage families in workshops, family nights, and field trips; students will attend additional opportunities such as UI/WSU Teen Conferences and Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit; Project Directors will attend the CYFAR monthly coaching sessions, CYFAR Professional Development Workshop; and complete the CYFAR and REEport reports. Additional tasks include hiring and training staff in the Juntos Program curriculum, positive youth development, cultural competency training, Extension methodologies, and evaluation. Once DIVE4Tech 6th-12th grade youth enter Juntos 4-H we strive to have them engage in the program until they graduate. Approximately 15 youth will be served at each site (60 total) during the school year and will participate in family nights and summer programming. Success coaching and school connected 4-H Clubs will be offered. School administration at all sites will help 4-H Staff identify and recruit additional 6th-10th grade youth. Sites will offer Juntos participants campus visits, field trips, summer programming or leadership event.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Juntos Sustainable Community Project: University of Idaho and Washington State University Joint Project focuses on the CYFAR Teen Outcome, involving middle and high school Latino students and parents in a robust club program, improve academic outcomes and college and career awareness, and provide enriching activities to support skill building. This Joint Project is using the Juntos program model and curriculum developed by North Carolina State University (NCSU) Extension. Two sites in Idaho, Canyon County and Coeur d'Alene Reservation and two sites in Washington, Chelan and Whatcom Counties are served. DIVE4Tech (Diversity in 4-H in Technology) focused on increasing high school graduation rates and post-secondary aspirations for at-risk and vulnerable Latinx and Native American teens, while increasing their workforce readiness, technology skills, resilience, and social protective factors.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Juntos For A Better Education\Para Una Mejor Educacion Idaho/Washington Annual Report 2022-2023
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Progress 08/25/22 to 08/24/23
Outputs
Target Audience:DIVE4Tech (Diversity in 4-H in Technology)will focus on increasing high school graduation rates and college aspirations for at-risk and vulnerable Latinx and Native American teens, while increasing their workforce readiness, technology skills, resilience, and social protective factors. Research on Core Strategies of Academic Success. This project is an important step for University of Idaho and Washington State University Extension 4-H to address the needs of Latinx and Native American youth by developing robust and culturally responsive 4-H programs. This project will involve Latinx and Native American teens in four core areas that have shown to consistently promote and improve academic success: Parental Involvement, Success Coaching and Case Management, 4-H Clubs, and College Visits. The DIVE4Tech program will bring together a variety of solutions to help Latinx and Native American youth and families achieve high school academic success and a pathway to college and a career. The DIVE4Tech project addresses the Teen Guiding Principles emphasizing active teen engagement in the design process: Physical and Psychological Safety, we will screen and train staff and volunteers in First Aid, CPR, Mental Health First AId, model healthy behavior and meet health and saftey codes during activities. Appropriate Structure will establish a standard of respect, trust, and multicultural awareness; use conflict resolution; and establish appropriate behavior and attire guidelines. Supportive Relationships: We will provide staff training, support, and recognition; offer programs in Spanish and Native Languages including cultural aspects; and help teens learn though creative experiential learning and teamwork to feel belonging and empowerment to pursue higher education. Opportunities to Belong: We will welcome and involve all interested teens and their families in planning and decision making; teach and model respect for individual and cultural differences; provide bilingual resources; and provide childcare as needed during workshops. Positive Social Norms: We will incorporate culturally appropriate activities (e.g., field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on activities); engage teens in defining rules and expectations; provide teen-led service learning; and provide intergenerational experiences. Support for Efficacy and Mattering: We will have teens and staff collaborate in planning activities and rotate teens into positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels. Opportunities for Skill Building: We will use experiential learning; focus activities on specific life skills development; and host STEM projects and opportunities using different learning styles. We will adapt activities based on interests of Latinx and Native American teens and families at each site. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?All site personnel have completed mandatory university trainings.Juntos 4-H training sessions will included program curriculum, evaluation methods, technology use, community collaboration, and sustainability. Juntos Idaho and Washington staff also complete in house training on inclusive workplace, 4-H policies and procedures, protecting minors, defensive driving, protecting human subjects, positive youth development, cultural competency training, and other Extension methodologies, and evaluation according to their university policies. Site Director and Coordinators are working with local partners and schools and have engaged students and families in activities at all four sites for the 2022/2023 school year. University IRB process is complete with a NCSU Reliance Agreement in place. Technology Integration Regularly scheduled joint UI and WSU Zoom meetings are well attended including coaching sessions. Juntos personnelattended virtual and in-person trainings including CYFAR Conference 2023. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Personnel have been identified to updates webpages, resources and develop a social media plan to incorporate all sites. Each site maintains regularly scheduled meetings with school and community partners. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?During Year 3 We will work with community partners to identify teens to participate in the project; establish and build community advisory group; conduct pre and post students and parents survey evaluation, correlate school report card data; enroll and involve teens in 4-H club activities; engage families in workshops, family nights, and field trips; students will attend the Hispanic Youth Summit; Project Directors will attend the CYFAR monthly coaching sessions, CYFAR Professional Development Workshop; and complete the CYFAR and REEport reports. Additional tasks include hiring and training staff in the Juntos Program curriculum, positive youth development, cultural competency training, Extension methodologies, and evaluation. Once DIVE4Tech 6th-12th grade youth enter Juntos 4-H we strive to have them engage in the program until they graduate. Approximately 15 youth will be served at each site (60 total) during the school year and will participate in family nights and summer programming. During years 2-4, success coaching and school connected 4-H Clubs will be added. School administration at all sites will help 4-H Staff identify and recruit 30 additional 6th-10th grade youth to make up for attrition due to students graduating and moving to other schools. YEAR 3: Aug.-Sept.: Identify and recruit additional teens to participate in DIVE4Tech; orient 4-H volunteers; refresh team on Juntos strategies; Sept.-Nov.: Conduct family workshops and start bimonthly 4-H clubs. Nov.-May: Begin success coaching and continue family nights, 4-H clubs, campus visits, field trips, and hold annual advisory meeting. April-July: Plan and carry out summer programming and leadership event.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Program Implementation CYFAR 2022 Project Summary: Year 2 Juntos Sustainable Community Project: University of Idaho and Washington State University Joint Project focuses on the CYFAR Teen Outcome, involving middle and high school Latino students and parents in a robust club program, improve academic outcomes and college and career awareness, and provide enriching activities to support skill building. The UISCP is using the Juntos program model and curriculum developed by North Carolina State University (NCSU) Extension. Two sites in Idaho, Canyon County and Coeur d' Alene Reservation and two sites in Washington, Chelan and Whatcom Counties are served. DIVE4Tech (Diversity in 4-H in Technology) focuses on increasing high school graduation rates and college aspirations for at-risk and vulnerable Latinx and Native American teens, while increasing their workforce readiness, technology skills, resilience, and social protective factors Community Integration State Project Directors provided overall project administration with facilitation and reporting. UI Canyon County Educator and Idaho Project Director created and posted a bilingual/bicultural position description 1 FTE. The position was filled with a temp position and we are interviewing to fill the position by spring 2023. Coeur d' Alene Reservation Educator identified a person to fill the .5 FTE Site Coordinator position.Site Coordinators in Chelan and Whatcom Counties have been identified and a 25% commitment of funding the position from local sources. Sustaining State and local support for increasing academic achievement remains strong at all sites in Idaho and Washington. Local foundations in both states have expressed interest and contributed in partial funding of Juntos program
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/about/news/matters-2023-7#story2 4-H Matters July 2023 Directors Message
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Progress 08/25/21 to 08/24/22
Outputs
Target Audience:DIVE4Tech (Diversity in 4-H in Technology)will focus on increasing high school graduation rates and college aspirations for at-risk and vulnerable Latinx and Native American teens, while increasing their workforce readiness, technology skills, resilience, and social protective factors. Research on Core Strategies of Academic Success. This project is an important step for University of Idaho and Washington State University Extension 4-H to address the needs of Latinx and Native American youth by developing robust and culturally responsive 4-H programs. This project will involve Latinx and Native American teens in four core areas that have shown to consistently promote and improve academic success: Parental Involvement, Success Coaching and Case Management, 4-H Clubs, and College Visits. The DIVE4Tech program will bring together a variety of solutions to help Latinx and Native American youth and families achieve high school academic success and a pathway to college and a career. The DIVE4Tech project addresses the Teen Guiding Principles emphasizing active teen engagement in the design process: Physical and Psychological Safety, we will screen and train staff and volunteers in First Aid, CPR, Mental Health First AId, model healthy behavior and meet health and saftey codes during activities. Appropriate Structure will establish a standard of respect, trust, and multicultural awareness; use conflict resolution; and establish appropriate behavior and attire guidelines. Supportive Relationships: We will provide staff training, support, and recognition; offer programs in Spanish and Native Languages including cultural aspects; and help teens learn though creative experiential learning and teamwork to feel belonging and empowerment to pursue higher education. Opportunities to Belong: We will welcome and involve all interested teens and their families in planning and decision making; teach and model respect for individual and cultural differences; provide bilingual resources; and provide childcare as needed during workshops. Positive Social Norms: We will incorporate culturally appropriate activities (e.g., field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on activities); engage teens in defining rules and expectations; provide teen-led service learning; and provide intergenerational experiences. Support for Efficacy and Mattering: We will have teens and staff collaborate in planning activities and rotate teens into positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels. Opportunities for Skill Building: We will use experiential learning; focus activities on specific life skills development; and host STEM projects and opportunities using different learning styles. We will adapt activities based on interests of Latinx and Native American teens and families at each site. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?All full-time and part-time Site Directors and Coordinators had the opportunity to complete the NCSU three day in-person Juntos curriculum training sessions in February 2022 to assure cross-program effectiveness and fidelity, and receive technical assistance. The University of Idaho hosted these Juntos 4-H training sessions that included: program curriculum, evaluation methods, technology use, community collaboration, and sustainability. Juntos educator, staff and teens currently in a successful program shared insight and best practicies. Juntos Idaho and Washington staff also had the opportunity to complete in-house training on inclusive workplace, 4-H policies and procedures, protecting minors, defensive driving, protecting human subjects, positive youth development, cultural competency training, and other Extension methodologies, and evaluation according to their university policies How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will work with community partners to identify teens to participate in the project; establish and build community advisory group; conduct pre and post students and parents survey evaluation, correlate school report card data; enroll and involve teens in 4-H club activities; engage families in workshops, family nights, and field trips; students will attend the Hispanic Youth Summit; Project Directors will attend the CYFAR Professional Development Workshop; and complete the CYFAR and REEport reports. Additional tasks include: Hire and train staff on the Juntos Program, positive youth development, cultural competency training, Extension methodologies, and evaluation; Aug.-Sept. Identify and recruit teens and to participate in DIVE4Tech; Sept.-Nov. Conduct family workshops and start bimonthly 4-H clubs; Jan.- Mar. serve DIVE4Tech youth via 4-H clubs, family nights, and field trips; establish partnerships and a community advisory group. May-July: Plan and conduct summer programming. YEAR 2: Aug.-Sept.: Identify and recruit additional teens to participate in DIVE4Tech; orient 4-H volunteers; refresh team on Juntos strategies; Sept.-Nov.: Conduct family workshops and start bimonthly 4-H clubs. Nov.-May: Begin success coaching and continue family nights, 4-H clubs, campus visits, field trips, and hold annual advisory meeting. April-July: Plan and carry out weeklong summer leadership event. Once DIVE4Tech 6th-12th grade youth enter the program, they will remain in the program until they graduate. Approximately 15 youth will be served at each site (60 total) during the school year and will participate in family nights and summer programming. During years 2-4, success coaching and school connected 4-H Clubs will be added. School administration at all sites will help 4-H Staff identify and recruit 30 additional 6th-10th grade youth to make up for attrition due to students graduating and moving to other schools.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Juntos Sustainable Community Project: University of Idaho and Washington State University Joint Project focuses on the CYFAR Teen Outcome, involving middle and high school Latino students and parents in a robust club program, improve academic outcomes and college and career awareness, and provide enriching activities to support skill building. The UISCP is using the Juntos program model and curriculum developed by North Carolina State University (NCSU) Extension. Two sites in Idaho, Canyon County and Coeur d' Alene Reservation and two sites in Washington, Chelan and Whatcom Counties are served. DIVE4Tech (Diversity in 4-H in Technology) focuses on increasing high school graduation rates and college aspirations for at-risk and vulnerable Latinx and Native American teens, while increasing their workforce readiness, technology skills, resilience, and social protective factors. State Project Directors provided overall project administration with facilitation and reporting. UI Canyon County Educator and Idaho Project Director created and posted a bilingual/bicultural position description 1 FTE. We are interviewing and planning to fill the position by Fall 2022.Coeur d' Alene Reservation Educator identified a person to fill the .5 FTE Site Coordinator position. Site Coordinators in Chelan and Whatcom Counties have been identified and a 25% commitment of funding the position from local sources. All site personnel have completed mandatory university trainings. Site Director and Coordinators are working with local partners to plan and engage students and families activities for the 2022/2023 school year. University of Idaho IRB process is completed with a Reliance Agreement in place with North Carolina State University.
Publications
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