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What Do Schools Want? Assessing Elementary School Administrator and Teacher Preferences Related to Nutrition Education Program Scheduling
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Hermann, Janice; Parker, Stephany; Phelps, Josh; Brown, Barbara – Journal of Extension, 2011
Extension is positioned to provide school-based nutrition education programs as required by the 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. To enhance program acceptance and sustainability, it is important to consider school administrators' and teachers' interests and preferences regarding nutrition education programming. The project…
Descriptors: Scheduling, Extension Education, Nutrition, Elementary School Teachers
Broadening Extension's Capacity--Comparing Extension Agents' and Environmental Educators' Perceptions of Needs and Barriers
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Smaldone, Dave; Boone, Deborah A.; Selin, Steve; See, Amanda – Journal of Extension, 2011
Conservation and environmental education share similar goals with Extension and thus holds partnership potential for Extension. The study reported here compared the needs and barriers faced by environmental educators and Extension agents in West Virginia using a mail survey. Results indicated there were both similarities and differences in the…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Extension Agents, Mail Surveys, Questionnaires
The Challenge--The Specialist's Part in Program Planning
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Yep, Jacquelyn – Journal of Extension, 1974
This author-specialist tries to identify a model for use by all specialists in developing State-level programs. This article details the dilemmas found in program development in adult education. A diagram of the program development model is included. (JC)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Planning, Extension Education
Intergenerational Programming in Extension: Needs Assessment as Planning Tool.
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Kaplan, Matthew; Liu, Shih-Tsen; Radhakrishna, Rama B. – Journal of Extension, 2003
A needs assessment of 161 Extension educators in family and consumer science and 4-H/youth development received 28 responses indicating preferences regarding intergenerational program content and delivery format. Results were used to develop curriculum and program delivery strategies and begin planning for a statewide intergenerational program.…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Planning, Extension Education, Intergenerational Programs
Using Research and Planning To Develop Community Outreach: A Case Study in Helping Clientele Cope with Stress.
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Blaine, Thomas W.; Freppon, LuAnn; Konen, Joseph – Journal of Extension, 2003
Extension educators and local agencies surveyed 500 local residents (144 responses) to identify sources of stress. Five variables were significantly associated with stress levels: financial problems, job stress, too little time, major life changes in the past year, and being a woman. A Vision to Action outreach program was designed to help…
Descriptors: Community Surveys, Educational Planning, Extension Education, Outreach Programs