Employee: Evaluation & Impact

Evaluation Tools

Evaluation tools have been created for select Issue Teams implementing 4-H programming as well as evaluation tools for statewide 4-H programs. Each of these tools was specifically developed to capture the impact of the outcomes targeted by that individual program. All staff delivering these programs should plan to facilitate the supporting survey.

In addition, the National 4-H Common Measures instruments are designed to assess the impacts of 4-H programs in science, healthy living, citizenship, college/career readiness, and universal positive youth development.

Nebraska 4-H Impact Reports

Each year, to measure the success of Nebraska 4-H in reaching targeted outcomes, more than 1,000 youth from across the state contribute their responses to a mixed methods study. The results and participant comments shared in these reports illustrate the impact Nebraska 4-H is making in the lives of young people.

Positive Youth Development Research - Tufts Study

The final Tufts Study Report, The Positive Development of Youth: Comprehensive Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, is a longitudinal study that began in 2002 and was repeated annually for eight years, surveying more than 7,000 adolescents from diverse backgrounds across 42 U.S. states. The longitudinal study discovered that the structured out-of-school time learning, leadership experiences, and adult mentoring that young people receive through their participation in 4-H plays a vital role in helping them achieve success. Compared to their peers, the findings show that youth involved in 4-H programs excel in several areas.

Nebraska 4-H Enrollment Dashboard & Data Tool

The Nebraska 4-H Enrollment Dashboard is an interactive tool designed to help users explore and learn more about the reach of the Nebraska 4-H program based on a variety of demographic variables, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and residence type. Using this tool you can discover enrollment trends within delivery modes and across different course subjects and generate insightful analyses that can contribute to grant proposals, marketing materials, etc. Using the information in the tool you can have a better visual understanding of the data you have contributed to county ES237 and provide better planning for your county 4-H growth goal. For more information about using this tool, please see the Nebraska Data Tool Help Sheet.

Professional Development: Common Measures 2.0 & Lesson Study Learning Modules

National 4-H Common Measures is excited to launch an online learning module series with eXtension! This series will build the capacity of youth development professionals to use data to better inform program decisions. The modules will introduce participants to the tools of both Common Measures 2.0 and the 4-H Lesson Study and offer an opportunity for free, self-guided professional development. Download the CM 2.0 and Lesson Study Learning Modules Information Sheet for more details and instructions for accessing the modules.

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