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This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ACE DSTs, training methods, and implementation approaches in four pilot states, and to disseminate validated training materials and extension programs for increased usefulness and usability of climate information.
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U2U Objective 4/5 Discussion U2U Annual Meeting Davenport, Iowa May 19, 2015 Chad Hart Iowa State University chart@iastate.edu
Original Objective 4 • Evaluate the effectiveness of the ACE DSTs, training methods and implementation approaches in four pilot states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Michigan). • Task 1: Conduct outreach in 4 states • Task 2: Evaluation • Output monitoring • Extension readiness to deliver programming • Program delivery quality • Participant description and subgroup success • Evaluating outcomes and impact
Original Objective 5 Broadly disseminate validated training materials, tools, and extension programs to ensure increased usefulness and usability of climate information. Task 1: Regional expansion workshop Task 2: Evaluation of workshop Task 3: Dissemination through 4-H
Objective 4/5 in Action • Evaluate the effectiveness of the DSTs, training methods and implementation approaches in pilot opportunities across the region. • Task 1: Conduct outreach on DSTs • Over 100 events in 8 states, reaching over 6,000 participants • Task 2: Evaluation • Post-event surveys for several events • Audience targeting based on Obj. 2 information
Educational Resources Over 140 people have signed up for our educational resources kit
Connection with CS-CAP In our original proposal, U2U was going to construct a regional team of extension educators. Unbeknownst to us, CS-CAP had already done that. No need to re-invent the wheel (or in this case, the team).