Facilitated discussion groups were asked open-ended questions regarding management. This environment provided an effective method for participants to identify and expand on these needs. Responses pointed out the need for people-oriented management training with stress management a priority. Results of summative evaluation suggest that this is a positive and productive use of county agent in-service time. Visits In Counties Everywhere.
Training is a critical component to any program that employs paraprofessionals.
Extension has been viewed as a leader in the training of paraprofessionals. This article outlines the effectiveness of organizing a one-day workshop for paraprofessionals and supervisors offered by a coalition of agencies providing outreach services to families with children in Northeast Ohio. Publishing Research in Extension Loveridge, Scott Strategies for publishing as an Extension professional include using your grass roots knowledge base and identifying appropriate co-authors. Tips for handling the writing, submission, and editorial process are discussed. Entire Issue June 1998 Contains the entire June 1998 issue in one page.