You are invited to apply to become a Programs of Distinction Peer Reviewer -  a professional development opportunity for 4-H youth development educators and specialists as well as Extension professionals familiar with the field of youth development—including those working in human development, natural resources, and more.

 

Programs of Distinction is a peer-reviewed collection of high quality youth development programs.  Programs accepted into the collection demonstrate scholarship in research, education, and extension—they help tell the story of best practices and measurable outcomes in youth development work.

 

Programs of Distinction Peer Reviewers enhance their critical thinking, program development, evaluation, and communication skills while reviewing manuscripts submitted for consideration as a Program of Distinction. In the process, they help select outstanding Cooperative Extension youth development programs for inclusion in the national Programs of Distinction database. 

 

The application will be posted at http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/ in early November (and Matt Calvert has an electronic copy). For more information about the Programs of Distinction, visit http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm.

 

As described in the attachments, applications and 2 letters of recommendation are due to pod@nifa.usda.gov November 30.