During the satellite portion of the program, demographic issues and concerns relevant to programming were discussed and a panel of experts shared their perspectives on the Latino culture. County Extension staff shared, both locally and on the satellite portion, successful programs already being conducted in Latino communities. In Pennsylvania, the Latino population doubled between 1980 and 1990. The three-member panel shared information about the culture and skills needed to work in Latino communities. Educators should learn specifics about the audience in each locale.
Relationships develop more quickly when introduced by an already respected community leader.
Welcome the extended family to educational programs. When working with a transitory population, ask current volunteers to recruit their replacements. Make tasks short-term and concrete. Build trust by committing to work long-term in the community and by responding to advice and requests consistently. At the end of the conference, carbonless paper was used to obtain program evaluation information in the form of an action plan.