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Have you wondered what professional development programming exists through Extension on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, science, brain development, or parenting? Have you thought that surely there must be a program that already exists to teach providers how to (fill in the blank)? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this presentation is for you! Presenters will share results from their 2011 nationwide environmental scan of professional development offered through Extension. The purpose of the environmental scan was to discover what professional development was being offered through Extension to early childhood or school age providers across the nation. A secondary focus was to assess the availability of professional development opportunities for providers who served children (birth-12) from military families, both on and off installation. The presentation will highlight strengths, areas of need, differences between groups (early childhood vs. school age), and share recommendations. You’re invited to join the conversation and help figure out how this information can be used to strengthen what states are already doing and the impact it might have on the national context. #nexc2012 #713
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Professional Development for Early Childhood and School Age Providers through Extension: What Exists and
How Might We Use it More Effectively?
Environmental ScanPurpose
Primary Focus: To find out what training is
being offered through the Extension system to
early childhood or school age providers
across the nation.
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
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Environmental ScanPurpose
Secondary focus: To assess the availability of
professional development opportunities for providers who serve military families.
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
www.familyfoundationsinc.com
Environmental ScanReport
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
The report is available at: www.extension.unl.edu//web/child/cyttap
Environmental ScanGoals
• Highlight the strengths of Extension and identify resources within each state that currently exist and might be leveraged for use in other states
• Identify gaps that exist in Extension programming nationwide.
• Locally, the information can be used to help strengthen existing partnerships.
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-
05833.
Data Collection
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
• 135 respondents from 48 states submitted information
• Questionnaire & template developed for this study
• Data collected via phone and email
Template for Data
Extension Resources for Early Childhood and School Age Professional Development
Curriculum Name
Target Audience
Content Goals and ObjectivesContactHours
Scope of Program
DeliveryMethod
YearBegan
Partners Evaluation
Working with Military
Families*
Childcare providers
Working with Military families
Increasing childcare provider knowledge of stressors experienced by military
families, and how to identify issues and best work with
parents
3 hours MulticountyFace to
face2011 None
Pre- and post-testing
Early Childhood
Development in the
Childcare Setting
Childcare Providers
Child Development
Obesity prevention
Increase knowledge of research on early brain and
social development and obesity prevention, as well
as best practices for the childcare setting
3 hours MulticountyFace to
face2010 None
Pre- and Post-testing
Tools of the Trade I: Giving Kids a Lifetime
Guarantee*
School Age Providers
Child DevelopmentAfter School
Environments
To provide information about child developmentTo provide information about appropriate after school environments,
guidance, developmentally appropriate activities, and
working with parents.
9 Lessons9-10
HoursStatewide
Face to Face
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Data Analysis
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
• Member checking» 9 of 48 states submitted additional revisions
• Frequency counts» Target audience» Content area (coded & collapsed)» Contact hours» Scope of the program» Delivery Method» Year Began
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental Scan Findings
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental ScanChallenges
• Tracking providers
• Evaluation of programs
• Locally driven offices
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Environmental ScanConclusions
• Conducting many research informed professional development programs.
• Programming in response to local needs (responsive)
By identifying the current programming, we have provided a way for states to share programs and
work efficiently and effectively to reach more providers
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
Now What?
What “squared” with your thinking? That is, what elements were consistent with what you already know and/or believe?
What “pointed” you in new directions? What new ideas were sparked by this presentation and discussions?
What thoughts are still “circling” in your mind? What still puzzles you? What are your concerns? What would you like to learn more about?
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
How might….
….data from the Env. Scan support programming efforts in your state?
….this influence programming such that it is systemic, sustainable and evidence based/high quality?
This material is based upon work supported by United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Contact Info
Jen Gerdes, PhD
Extension Assistant Professor
Out of School Time Specialist
402-472-9828
