2019-2020 Annual Review
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“Juntos has helped me to stay strong and work hard for my future.â€
Program Milestones Who we served Virtual Summer Academy Outcomes Virtual Student and Family Meetings County Profiles Bladen County Catawba County Orange County Pender County Sampson County Jerome, Idaho Impacts and Next Steps Opportunities for Growth Appendix  
Table of Contents
Juntos Annual Report
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In 2019-2020, the Juntos 4-H Program served 277 students and families, 200 students from five different counties in North Carolina, and 77 students and families from one county in Idaho. (See county profiles for specifics.)1
14 school partners 94% of students reported confidence about going to college 3 published articles and resources 24 hours of virtual summer academy
summer academy 60+ students served
Who The Juntos Program Served in 2019 – 2020
Juntos programs, students, and families demonstrated resilience in SY 2019-20. There is more work ahead to support the Hispanic/Latinx community through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The hope of this annual review is to inspire “new-to-you†ideas, in which one can contribute within their sphere of influence to Juntos’ local, statewide, and national efforts to support Hispanic/Latinx students during and beyond COVID-19.
77 Jerome
6 grants secured 83 new students enrolled 100% graduation rate (30 out of 30 12th graders) 199 success coaching interactions
program milestones
59 Catawba
success coaching 100+ students served
17 Orange
club meetings 275+ students served
family engagement 120+ students served
“I have learned that it is possible to get a higher education with financial aid and a strong support system and that I am not alone.â€Â
“An important thing that I have learned by being in Juntos 4-H is that no matter what you want to do, you can always accomplish it by setting goals and working hard for it. You will be able to do it.â€Â -Student (Catawba County) “Juntos has helped me to stay strong and work hard for my future.â€Â -Student (Orange County) “Being in Juntos has helped me to manage my grades better and seek opportunities in education that interest me.â€Â -Student (Pender County) “The most important thing for me was learning about all the college opportunities I haveâ€-Student (Sampson County) “I have learned that it is possible to get a higher education with financial aid and a strong support system and that I am not alone.â€Â -Student (Bladen County) “Juntos has taught me that it’s okay to make mistakes and to always keep trying and never give up and to help encourage others to do their best.â€Â -Student (Jerome County) 1 Two counties in North Carolina and one county in Idaho are currently sustained through a five-year USDA-CYFAR Grant, serving a total of 178 total students and families.
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200 students from 5 counties in North Carolina 77 students and families from one county in Idaho
54 Pender
Juntos 4-H Program Components
75%
26%
Pre-Academy “Very Confidentâ€Â  Post-Academy “Very Confidentâ€Â Â
Summer Academy is typically a week-long college experience held at North Carolina State University for rising 9th to 12th graders from across the state. When in-person, in addition to participating in classes and workshops, attendees have the opportunity to live on campus for a week, work closely with college students, and participate in a week-long project. See Appendix A for the 2020 Virtual Summer Academy schedule.
16 students attended the business-focused track 12 students attended the agriculture-focused track 14 students attended the health and medical field focused track 19 students attended the engineering-focused track
Business Agriculture Health & Medical Engineering
Virtual Summer Academy Evaluation Data and Methods The data above is based on pre- and post-academy surveys administered to students. Survey consisted of agree/disagree, likert-scale, and open ended questions designed to measure impact of the Academy workshops and activities.The pre-academy survey was completed during online registration and the post-academy survey was completed on the last day of the Virtual Summer Academy. Response rates for pre-survey and post-survey was 69% (42 responses) and response rates for post-surveys was 73% (45 responses).
Growing pains of an all-virtual experience yielded unanticipated success and lessons 61 students and their families participated 12 different North Carolina counties benefited 24 hours of programming were offered over four days 30 workshop presenters
Theme: Learning about the importance of Community. “That no matter what color you are there is still a way to succeed even if you were born in the US or not. That it is important to make plans and ask for help so that you won’t be behind nor get lost.â€
71%
Students reported having new understandings that had significant impacts on their future plans
Defining the steps necessary to accomplish my goals
Communicating my career and academic goals with authority figures
Virtual 2020 Summer Academy Summer Academy exposes students to career opportunities. The 2020 Summer Academy was Juntos’ first-ever virtual academy. Summer Academy played a major role in 2020 as a key opportunity for students to gain knowledge easily applicable to their short-term and long-term goals. Juntos students attended virtual workshops and classes in one of the four fields:
Outcomes
Theme: Creating defined paths to achieve goal “I learned how to develop a better plan for my goals and breaking down my goals to set a better path for myselfâ€
62%
24%
2020 Summer Academy students exhibited increased confidence in goal planning and communication
Theme: Finding purpose and better understand career options. “I learned about colleges and the difficulty of getting into med school. That it takes a lot of work and persistence in doing, but that it’s doable!â€
Theme: Viewing everything as an opportunity to learn and grow “To have a growth mindset and to see everything as an opportunity. I will always be confident in what I do, regardless if I failâ€
What was something new that you learned in this virtual academy that had a significant impact on your future plans?
Note: Percentages based on 42 pre-survey responses and 45 post-survey responses
Note: Percentages based on 189 pre-survey responses and 86 post-survey responses
Data and Methods The data above is based on pre/post surveys administered in-person (pre) and virtually (post) to students and families who were registered and participated in the Juntos 4-H Program in 2019-2020. The Juntos Annual Survey includes Likert-scale and open-ended items aimed to capture the impact of the Juntos components [See Appendix B for additional detail about data collection protocols]. Pre-survey response rates were 75% (189 responses) for youth and 63% for parents (158 responses). Post-survey response rates were 51% (96 responses) for youth and 35% for parents (55 responses). Low post-survey response rates can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic social distance restrictions.
76%
Juntos students reported learning about community and perseverance.
Juntos 4-H Program Students and Parents reported motivation and educational results 94% of students felt motivated to graduate high school. 93% of students felt more prepared to go to college after graduation. 92% of students felt the program helped them take responsibility for their grades and school performance. 88% of students became more aware of careers in STEM. 95% of parents felt the program helped motivate their students to pursue higher education. 94% of parents felt the program helped their students stay in school and graduate from high school. 94% of parents felt their students were motivated to be successful in school
93%
Club Meetings Family Events Other Events Success Coaching
“Being in Juntos has helped me to manage my grades better and seek opportunitues in education that interest me.“
“How to be a great person overall and you’re going to make mistakes and fall down but people will be there to help you get back upâ€
83%
“I have learned that anybody can do well in school and that with enough hard work and dedication you can get a higher education and do what you want to in life.â€
58 club meetings in North Carolina, reaching an average of 10 students per meeting. 20 family events in North Carolina, reaching an average of 13 families per meeting. 15 workshops and other activities in North Carolina, reaching an average of 8 students and families per meeting. 146 success coaching interactions in North Carolina, serving 59 different students.
91%
Pre-survey “Yesâ€Â  Post-survey “Yesâ€Â Â
What has been the most important thing you’ve learned by being involved in Juntos?
Do you feel comfortable speaking to teachers about your academic progress?
Do you feel you can advocate for yourself at school and in your classes?
Do you feel confident that you will go to college (higher-education)?
Virtual Student and Family Meetings In 2019-2020, the Juntos 4-H Program strived to keep students and families connected and supported by implementing all components of its model using virtual innovations. Juntos 4-H engaged students and families virtually in core program components:
“To stay strong and work hard for my future.â€
Juntos student reported increased confidence in self-advocacy and educational goals.
96%
More About The Components - Juntos 4-H Club focused on tutoring, public speaking, life skills, higher education, and community service to increase college readiness and sense of belonging in students’ schools and community. - Juntos Events include a five-week workshop series and other family night and family events designed to empower families and increase engagement in their students’ educational studies. - One-on-One Success Coaching involves monitoring academic progress and coaching youth to achieve personalized academic and career goals. *All program components are delivered by qualified and committed Juntos Coordinators. See Appendix B to learn more about the Juntos program components.
Bladen Garden Home Project Over 20 students participated in a home community garden project during spring 2020. The students shared the results of their garden with their neighbors and families in an effort to help with food shortage during the Covid-19 pandemic. This project was possible through the support of Bladen County 4-H.
Graduating Seniors Higher Education Enrollment
Bladen Family Night: Coordinator, Hope Derry presents a Juntos student and parents with certificates for completing the Juntos program (March 2020).
28 total students served in Bladen County 21 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 50+ hours of one-one-one coaching and/or mentoring 9 graduating high school seniors
Bladen Community College Christian Brothers University Clinton Community College Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Sustainability Partners Highlight
Bladen County Cooperative Extension: 4-H agent aids with registration forms, attends events and family nights, provides advice for programming, delivers resources as needed Migrant Ed Program: Provides staff, access to student information, connections with schools and administration
Juntos in Bladen County is hosted by West Bladen High School, East Bladen High School, Bladen Early College High School, and Tarheel Middle School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Bladen County since 2018. Juntos in this county is not grant funded and is led by a Migrant Ed teacher.
Program Services Delivered
Student Highlight
Bladen County
Elizabeth is currently attending Elizabeth City State University, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As a daughter of immigrant and migrant parents, she experienced a large learning curve when it came time to applying for college. Through hard work and perseverance, making phone calls, and with the help of the Juntos 4-H Program, Elizabeth was able to successfully enroll for the Fall 2020 semester in higher education. She wishes to continue attending college.
Senior Yard Sign: Coordinator, Holly Ellwanger, presenting graduating Juntos students and families with ‘Class of 2020’ yard signs for their homes (May 2020).
Lizbeth is currently attending Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina. She was a part of the Juntos Program in Catawba County for all four years of high school. Juntos helped her become more involved in her community, meet others, and inspire her to pursue higher education. Lizbeth aspires to work in the medical field and is currently studying Nursing.
Catawba County
59 total students served in Catawba County 23 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 20+ hours of one-one-one coaching and/or mentoring 13 graduating high school seniors
Catawba Valley Community College Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Juntos in Catawba County is hosted by St. Stephens High School and Arndt Middle School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Catawba County since 2016. Juntos in this county is funded by a five-year USDA-CYFAR Grant, which funds the Juntos coordinator, summer academy, and programming needs.
Virtual Family Night Despite school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catawba County was able to host a virtual family night to honor graduating seniors, welcome incoming freshmen and exhort current students. The event consisted of live and pre-recorded student speeches, reaching over 900 total views on Facebook Live.
Catawba County Cooperative Extension: 4-H agent assists and attends family nights and club meetings, provides grant opportunities to help with meal expenses for family nights and student field trips. College Foundation of North Carolina: State Representative attends meetings and provides information about scholarships, career planning, and financial planning. St. Stephens High School: Principal provides spaces and resources, and opportunities to promote the program to the local community.
Orange County
17 total students served in Orange County 14 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 35+ hours of one-one-one coaching and/or mentoring 12 new students and families in the program
Orange County Cooperative Extension: FCS agent and 4-H agent assist family nights and events by helping with organization and planning, facilitating workshops, and providing resources for students and families. Carrboro High School: School provides spaces for club meeting, family nights, and events.
Family Night (left): Juntos students and families participate in bridge building activity. (Fall 2019) Summer Academy Package Pickup (right): Juntos student in Orange County receives a Summer Academy package filled with items to be used during the virtual experience. (June 2020).
Family Night Over 20 individuals, composed of Juntos students and families from Orange County, attended a Family Night in the Fall where the main focus was teamwork and community. Students and families were randomly broken up into groups and tasked with building the strongest bridge made entirely out of paper and tape, highlighting the importance of working together to reach a common goal.
Juntos in Orange County is hosted by Carrboro High School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Orange County since 2019. Juntos in this county is not grant funded and is led by a Carrboro High School social worker and NC State University MSW graduate student.
Maria is a current high school student at Carrboro High School in Carrboro, North Carolina. This past year was her first year in the Juntos Program in Orange County. Maria attended the Virtual Summer Academy and was exposed to many different careers as well as a whole group of Hispanic/Latinx students from around the state of North Carolina. The experience really excited her for her final year of high school, and motivated her to apply for college. She hopes to attain a 4-four degree.
Wilmington Community Service Event Juntos students in Pender County helped clean and restore the Cape Fear River Watch in downtown Wilmington, NC, in an effort to continue reconstructing the damages caused by Hurricane Florence. Students learned about the impact of the Cape Fear River within their community and how it affects the water they drink.
54 total students served in Pender County 16 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 11 new students and families in the program 5 graduating high school seniors
Pender County
Family Night: Juntos student and family attending a Family Night Event in Pender County. (2019).
Cape Fear Community College Eastern Carolina University
Pender County Cooperative Extension Extension: 4-H provides transportation for students to participate in community service projects. 4-H agent offers programming for Juntos siblings at family nights. Pender High School: Media Coordinator reserves space for club meetings and family nights, provides power school access to coordinator to check on student progress, and identifies students for program recruitment. Centro Hispano Embajadores (University of North Carolina at Wilmington): Attend Juntos events and assist with setting up, organization, distributing supplies and checking attendance as families arrive. Also help facilitate programming for parents and students while sessions are being led.
Brandon has been a part of the Juntos Program in Pender County since his first year of high school. He describes the program as a safe place where he can be himself and as a support system to help him with the many adversities in his life. However, in his last year of high school, Brandon was faced with the decision to continue his education or take on more financial responsibility for his household. He chose the latter and dropped out of high school in order to help his family. However, Brandon soon realized the importance of his education and with the help of his Juntos family and his own perseverance was able to graduate on time in Spring 2020. Brandon hopes to one day go to college and obtain an advanced degree.
Juntos in Pender County is hosted by Pender High School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Pender County since 2016. Juntos in this county is funded by a five-year USDA-CYFAR Grant, which funds the Juntos coordinator, summer academy, and programming needs.
4-H Club Meeting: Students in Sampson County participate in a STEM activity known as “Code Your World†where students learn about coding and careers in the computer science field. (Fall 2019).
Sampson County
Sampson Community College
42 total students served in Samson County 19 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 30+ hours of one-one-one coaching and/or mentoring 3 graduating high school seniors
College Foundation of North Carolina: Provides annual presentations for students on college readiness. Clinton Police Department: Gives frequent presentations to students and families regarding civil rights. Volunteer and fundraise for Annual Juntos Club Soccer Tournament. Sampson County Cooperative Extension: 4-H agent joins community events, Clinton City Schools Superintendent: Provides Family liaison with time to conduct Juntos programming
Axel is currently attending Sampson Community College in Clinton, North Carolina. He joined the Juntos Program in Sampson County his first year of high school, and spent four years in Juntos. Originally from Mexico, Axel overcame many barriers and obstacles, including having to learn English as a second language as a teenager. However, through hard work and dedication, he graduated high school in Spring 2020. Axel hopes to join the soccer team at his college.
Juntos in Sampson County is hosted by Clinton High School, Hobbton High School, Hobbton Middle School, and Sampson Middle School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Sampson County since 2011. Juntos in this county is funded by a five-year USDA-CYFAR Grant, which funds the Juntos coordinator, summer academy, and programming needs.
Familias Unidas/Latino Town Hall Event Students and families in Sampson County helped host a community-wide event where students, families, friends and mentors came together to talk and learn about college-readiness, ways to engage with one’s community, and participate in a fun soccer tournament.
Jerome Middle School: Principal always checks in on the program and students. Makes sure the students and coordinators have everything they need in order to implement the program successfully. Advertises and advocates for the program throughout the community. College of Southern Idaho: Director & Hispanic Community Liaison shares resources with students and offers community classes to families.
Juntos in Jerome County (Idaho) is hosted by Jerome Middle School and Jerome High School. Juntos has been serving students and families in Jerome County since 2018. Juntos in this county is funded by a five-year USDA-CYFAR Grant, which funds the Juntos coordinator, summer academy, and programming needs.
Wendy is a current high school student at Jerome High School in Jerome, Idaho. Wendy is very involved in Juntos 4-H and serves as part of the steering committee for student ambassadors. She also holds a senator position for her high school’s student body. She is a straight A student who brings positivity and laughter wherever she goes. Wendy hopes to graduate high school and go to college.
77 total students served in Jerome County 16 Family Events and/or 4-H Club Meetings 55+ hours of one-one-one coaching and/or mentoring 1 new students and families in the program
State Ambassador Summit Jerome County Juntos 4-H had many youth attend the state Ambassador Summit in McCall, Idaho, where students focused on building leadership skills and becoming a part of a network of outstanding Idaho 4-H peers.
Jerome County
Idaho State Retreat: Jerome County Juntos students attending the Idaho State 4-H Ambassadors Weekend Retreat (2020).
Impacts and Next Steps During the 2019-20 academic year, even in the midst of challenges and adversities, Juntos persevered to find new ways to connect with, serve, and contribute to the resilience of its staff and families. Findings from this evaluation study demonstrate innovations, impacts, and growth opportunities. This program year reinforced the need to expand and deepen partnerships to strengthen and sustain Juntos programs. Juntos innovations included the following: - Virtual tutoring and success coaching - Virtual professional learning for coordinators - Virtual 4-H clubs and family nights supported by college students - Virtual 4-H clubs and family nights jointly hosted by counties with industry professionals Juntos impacts on Hispanic/Latinx student included: 275+ students served | 100% graduation rate 94% of students reported confidence about going to college Juntos published articles and resources highlight programming practices: Juntos Covid-19 Resources (see Appendix C) Forcada, A. (2020, July 1). Juntos realizo su academia de verano de manera virtual. From https://raleigh.quepasanoticias.com/noticias/ciudad/local/juntos-realizo-su-academia-de-verano-de-manera-virtual Wardle, S. (2020, August 10). Juntos connects with students through virtual academy. From https://news.ncsu.edu/2020/08/juntos-connects-with-students-through-virtual-academy/ William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, & The Juntos Program. (2020, May 4). Engaging your latino families during this time of crisis. From https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/resources/engaging-your-latino-families-during-this-time-of-crisis The North Carolina English Teachers’ Association (NCETA). (2020). Fringes The North Carolina English Teachers’ Association Journal. From http://www.ncenglishteachersassociation.org/journalissues/ Behnke, A.O., Urieta, D.M., Duan, S., & Lewis, Z. (2020). Evaluation of Juntos 4-H: A wraparound program helping Latinx high schoolers succeed. Journal of Extension 2020. 58(2), Article #v58-2rb8, from https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1158&context=joe
Juntos top opportunities for growth and sustainability Statewide partnerships with Community College systems and individual Colleges that serve our Juntos communities Growth in our partnership with Migrant Education programs who can model the work that Juntos in Bladen County is championing Connection with local industry professionals for Juntos youth to job shadow and connect with local career opportunities Partner with Departments of Public Instruction and individual school district data managers to ensure better measurement, monitoring, and transparency of student impact within Juntos and K-12 system Increased guidance counselor, career counselor, school social worker, and teacher support for Juntos students Partnerships with local community organizations and religious organizations to assist with connecting Juntos students and families to resources during Covid-19 Local community colleges and universities to connect Juntos students with mentors
Thank you, Muchas gracias, for your interest, support, and investment of time! Together we can create measurable and sustainable change for Juntos students and families.
How will you partner with us to advance the Juntos’ mission? Refer to Appendix B to learn more about our programs and mission. Contact our NC Office to get connected to Juntos programs near you or to learn more about ways to launch new Juntos programs. juntos.dasa.ncsu.edu
APPENDIX A: Virtual Summer Academy 2020 Schedule
Program Objectives The objectives of the Juntos 4-H Program are: Increase family engagement that leads to students’ educational success Increase the sense of belonging among Latino students and families in their schools and communities Increase Latino student success by improving student attendance and grades, and achieving high school graduation Increase the percentage of Latino students attending higher education
Appendix
Appendix B Program Overview Juntos, which means “together†in Spanish, is a program that works to unite community partners to provide Hispanic/Latinx students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to help them achieve high school graduation and a post-secondary education. In North Carolina, Juntos is funded and implements its components in five different counties: Sampson County, Bladen County, Catawba County, Pender County, and Orange County. Other non-funded counties that implement at least one component of the Juntos 4-H Program include: Wake County, Wayne County, Watauga County, and Yadkin County. In Idaho, Juntos is funded and implemented in Jerome County. Juntos is also implemented in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, New York, and Florida. The Juntos 4-H Program was initially developed in 2007 in North Carolina, delivering a series of six family workshops that brought students and their parents together to learn about the US Educational System: graduation requirements, communication, advocacy, higher education requirements, and other topics. In 2011, the Juntos 4-H Program expanded from this single family engagement component to a four component program engaging students and their families to improve student success in high school and pursue a post-secondary education upon graduation. The four components of the program now include: Family Engagement, Juntos 4-H Clubs, One-on-One Success Coaching and/or Mentoring, and Summer Programing. The Family Engagement component of Juntos is a five-week workshop series designed to increase family engagement and involvement in their student’s academic success through active participation in workshops, family nights and other events, learning about the school system and higher education processes, increasing communication and supportive behaviors between parents and students. The Juntos 4-H Clubs component focuses on the students themselves, helping them with tutoring, public speaking, effective life skills, and community service. The One-on-One Success Coaching and/or Mentoring component consists of academic and social support in an effort to aid students in achieving their academic and career goals. The final component of the Juntos Program, Summer Programming, is a week-long summer residential program designed to increase student’s aspirations and preparations of pursuing a higher education, all while cultivating a sense of empowerment, leadership, and community among students.
Virtual Summer Academy 2020 Workshop Presenters Organizations Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University College Foundation of North Carolina Multicultural Student Affairs, North Carolina State University NC State University Libraries, North Carolina State University Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University Undergraduate Admissions, North Carolina State University UNC School of Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions, Wake Technical Community College Admissions, William Peace University
Through the multifaceted partnerships between Extension’s 4-H & FCS agents, school administration and staff, local organizations, college administrators, and other community volunteers, the Juntos program is able to implement its components in an effort to reach the program’s objectives and be a sustainable success in many communities across the United States.
Logic Model
Evaluation Methods Evaluation of the Juntos 4-H Program’s impact and effectiveness is measured largely on pre and post surveys of both students and parents. The survey instruments are aligned with the Juntos Logic Model and the program’s goals to measure the impact and behavioral/attitudinal shifts among parents and students. The pre-survey is administered when a student first joins the Juntos Program, typically at the beginning of the academic school year. It serves as a baseline measure of the student and parents’ attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The post-survey is administered at the end of the school year, giving the students and parents at least half of one academic school year in the program. It includes retrospective questions designed to assess perceived progress throughout the time in the program, along with self-reported behavior questions regarding the Juntos Program, high school performance, college readiness, and family engagement. Data Collection Survey administration varies by county and by participant type. Students tend to take the surveys online with an in-person administrator present. Parents usually fill out a paper survey with an in-person administrator present.
Covid-19 Protocols For the 2019 - 2020 academic school year, collection protocols of student and parent post-surveys needed to be changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Student post surveys were administered online with no in-person administrator present. Parent post-surveys were administered over the phone with no in-person contact. Parent post-survey questions were simplified, shortened, or omitted. As a result, certain behavioral/attitudinal shifts meant to be measured by comparing pre and post surveys for parents was not possible. Additionally, there was a decrease in the number of respondents for both student and parent post-surveys due to the change in data collection protocols.
Inputs
Outputs
Materials
Training and Technical Support
Activities
Participation Expectations
Juntos Family Engagement
Family Engagment Curriculumn
County Level Coordinators trained on Family Engagment Curriculumn Annually Support Facilitating for New Coordinators
6-week HS Workshop Series or 5-week MS Workshop Series
70% of enrolled families per site attend the full workshop series once a year
Family Engagement Guide for Educators and School Administrators
Monthly and Individual Calls to Collaboratively Support Coordinators Site Visits to Ensure Implementation Fidelity
Additional Juntos Family Nights and Family Events
70% of enrolled families per site attend bimonthly family nights and events
Juntos 4-H Clubs
Juntos 4-H Club Guide
County Level Coordinators Trained on Varied 4-H Club Guide and Project Planning Annually
Focus on tutoring, public speaking, life skills, and community service Field Trips & Events
70% of enrolled youth attend club meetings and/or other club events at least twice a month
Cultivate Juntos youth’s life skills Increase Juntos youth’s engagement in community service Increase Juntos youth’s STEM career aspirations and skills Increase Juntos youth’s involvment in the state 4-H program and their local Juntos 4-H club Develop substantive relationships between Juntos youth and supportive non-parent adults/mentors Increase Juntos youth leadership via peer to peer mentoring
Continue to support Juntos youth’s development and growth in their life skills Increase Juntos youth integration into their local community Increase number of Juntos youth selecting STEM career pathways Increase Juntos youth’s sense of community and belonging in Juntos and their school
Reduce Juntos Student School Drop-Out Rates Increasing Juntos Student Career Attainment
4-H STEM Curriculum and Kits
Extracurricular Activities Introduction of Supportive Non-Parental Adults
Juntos One-on-One Success Coaching and/or Mentoring
Success Coaching Guides and Database Management for Tracking Student Progress
County Level Coordinators Trained on Success Coaching, College Prep Necessities and Tracking Annually Monthly and Individual Calls to Collaboratively Support Coordinators Document Review to Ensure Implementation Fidelity
Providing academic and social support One-on-One academic planning and mentoring
90% of youth at funded sites are success-coached throughout the academic school year
Develop relationship and goals for Juntos youth’s academic achievement Modeling self-advocacy for Juntos youth in the classroom and school environment Increase Juntos youth’s overall feeling of being supported at school
Increase Juntos youth’s school attendance and grades Increase Juntos youth’s self-advocacy in the classroom and school environment Increase in the number of Juntos youth being accepted into college.
Increase Juntos Youth’s Successful Graduation and Transition to Higher Ed and Career Increase Juntos youth’s self-advocacy in Higher Ed and Career Increase in the number of Latino youth being accepted into college.
Summer Programming
NC State Organized Summer Academy
Leadership, Coordiantors, Local Latino Professionals and NCSU Faculty collaborate to plan and facilitate a one week summer residental program at NCSU
Summer Academy Local 4-H Summer Programming Other Local Events
60% of enrolled youth participate in summer programming opportunities
Increases Juntos youth’s aspirations and expectations to go to college Increase Juntos youth’s preparation for career & higher education options Cultivate a sense of empowerment and leadership in Juntos Youth
Normalize Higher Education Options among Juntos Youth Increase Juntos Youth’s Alumni Leadership in Academy Cultivate a sense of empowerment and leadership in Juntos Youth
Increase in the number of Juntos youth successfully graduating from college with a certificate or diploma.
Impacts
One–Two Years
Two–Five Years
Five Plus Years
Increase Juntos parental engagement with youth’s education and career goals Increase Juntos parental monitoring of youth’s academic progress Increase Juntos parental advocacy for their child’s education Increase Juntos families’ skills needed to navigate the educational system Increase Juntos families’ skills and knowledge needed to access higher education Encourage Parental Leadership in the Juntos Program
Increase Juntos parental engagement with youth's education and school Increase Juntos parental engagement in their youth’s academic success Build Parental Leadership in the Juntos Program
Strengthen connection between parents, school faculty and administration to improve outcomes generally for Latino students Increase Juntos parental engagement in their youth’s academic success Increase Juntos Parental Leadership in the Juntos Program and the School
juntos.dasa.ncsu.edu
Appendix C