what does nae4-ha have to offer you? niki nestor mcneely regional director, north central region...
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What Does NAE4-HA Have To Offer You?
Niki Nestor McNeelyRegional Director,
North Central RegionNAE4-HA
Mission
NAE4-HA offers youth development professionals, the best in:
professional development
an inclusive and supportive network
integration of scholarship, research & practice
Values
Accomplishing our vision and mission requires many values, we choose to focus on the values of:
learning
inclusivity
excellence
and the actions reflected in our professional standards.
Goals
Meet the needs of youth development professionals by maximizing the use of technology.
Provide progressive levels of professional development.
Goals (Continued)
Elevate the quality of youth development work through scholarship, research and practice.
Advocate for the 4-H youth development profession.
Facilitate networking throughout the association and the youth development profession.
National Conference
What are the benefits of participating in NAE4-HA’s national conference?
Professional Development
SeminarsPoster SessionsCompetency Building WorkshopsResearch ReportsKey note speakersExhibitsToursVisiting different parts of the country
Opinion:
This level of professional development, number of presenters, and diversity of presenters from around the country would be difficult to afford or replicate at a state levelThe presenters from around the country offer a wide variety of perspectives and experiences to draw from
Committees
Policy and ResolutionsThis committee serves as the study and research committee to the Board of Trustees on all major policy decisions and thrusts of NAE4-HA. Committee members solicit, receive and review resolutions from the membership and develop and present resolutions to the Board of Trustees for further action.
Public Relations and InformationThis committee is all about marketing - NAE4-HA, 4-H Alumni, 4-H special events (like the 4-H Centennial), the national 4-H program, and the 4-H Youth Development Profession are all areas addressed.
Professional Development If You Can’t Attend
Abstracts Posted On-LineSeminarsPoster SessionsCompetency Building WorkshopsResearch Reports
Contact presenters directly by emailHandoutsOutlinesPower point presentations
Committees
Member RecognitionThis committee markets, selects and manages all of the NAE4-HA Regional and National Member Recognition Programs.
News and ViewsThis committee supports and facilitates the purpose and objectives of NAE4-HA through communication. Committee members determine the themes for each issue of News & Views, solicit articles, and make recommendations for improving the publication.
Committees
Professional DevelopmentThis committee is charged with the support and development of educational programs, curriculum and opportunities which will enhance the professional growth of NAE4-HA members.
DiversityThis committee works to make diversity and inclusiveness part of NAE4-HA's fabric by developing programs which relate to all aspects of the association.
Committees
Research and EvaluationThis committee develops a research and evaluation agenda and focus for NAE4-HA.
ProgramsThis committee is responsible for advocating, partnering, and sharing specific programs that will assist the membership in the performance of their jobs as 4-H Youth Development Professionals.
Programs Committee Task Forces
After School Animal ScienceCamping and Environmental Education Character Education GPS GIS World Citizenship Urban Programming Work Force Prep Youth in Governance
Committee “Products”
Journal of Youth Development
4-H Stories (“Chicken Soup” Style)
Continual evaluation and addition of new awards
Interstate exchanges
National 4-H Camping Interstate
Committee “Products”
Other subject matter conferences and pre-conferences
Intentional inclusion of presentations
The Centennial Celebration for 4-H professionals during Virginia national conference
The 4-H Hall of Fame
The 4-H Alumni data base
What are the professional and personal benefits to becoming involved in a committee?
Committee Work: Personal and Professional Benefits
Committee work continues between conferences for many committees
Members can stay on committees even if you don’t attend the conference
Helps to form meaningful professional relationships
Committee Work: Personal and Professional Benefits
Opportunities to present with professionals from other states
Personal relationships for academic and professional peer review
Professional networking
Out of state resources for projects and programs you are working on
Professional collaboration on projects
Future National Conferences
2007: Atlanta, GA - October 21 - 25
2008: Indianapolis, IN (Galaxy III) - September 14-18
2009: Rochester, NY - October 25 - 29
2010: Phoenix, AZ - October 24-28
2011: Omaha, NE - October 24-28
Other Professional Development Conferences
PILD Public Issues Leadership Development
Washington, DC
Regional JCEP ConferencesIn 2008, there will only be two
North Central representatives will go with the west to Phoenix
Journal of Youth Development
Product of our association and the research committeeThird issue is On lineOpportunity to share your work and get publishedProspect of being rewarded through performance appraisal and academic promotion
Journal of Youth Development
Recent articles of interest to 4-H development professionals:
“Public Opinions of Youth Development Programs” “Components of Camp Experiences for Positive Youth Development” “Evaluation of Youth Leadership Training Programs,”“Adolescents’ Negative Experiences in Organized Youth Activities”“What Counts in Afterschool: Findings from the Massachusetts After-School Research Study”
Journal of Youth Development
http://www.nae4ha.org/directory/jyd/jyd_issues.aspx
Web-based Professional Development Opportunities
With tight budgets and continual time constraints, most of us have many challenges finding Professional Development Opportunities that meet our needs as Youth Development professionals. There are web sites listed to provide resources, self-paced learning modules, or interactive tutorials that you can do at your convenience.
Links from NAE4-HA Website
Active Reviewing Cycle - a British web-based tutorial on experiential learning techniques
Child Development Resources on the Web - Humboldt University library
Theory Into Practice Database - Explorations in Learning & Instruction
Websites (continued)
Youth Work Links & Ideas - British Resource and reference siteUniversity of Florida New Agent Modules - Extension Administrative and orientation materials, suitable for all Extension ProfessionalsAssociation for Supervision and Curriculum Development - a variety of tutorials of interest to Extension and other professional educators
Other NAE4-HA Benefits?
Awards
Professional association involvement on vita
Connection to other YD professionals
State association involvement
Other NAE4-HA Benefits?
Questions?
Power Point Developed By
Niki Nestor McNeely
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development and Camping
The Ohio State University
NAE4-HA Regional Director 2006-08
April, 2007