National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials Approving Authority Instructions This directory is a searchable national database of 4-H educational materials currently available throughout the Cooperative Extension System (www.4-hdirectory.org ).  Below are instructions for approving educational materials submitted to the national directory. What is the process for approving material submitted for entry into the National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials? 1) After an entry has been submitted, the approving authority will receive an email with the subject line: National Directory of 4-H Materials Approval Needed. 2) Click on the link in the email. 3) Enter username and password provided in the email. 4) Select the entries to be approved. 5) Approve/disapprove the submission. 6) Repeat for other waiting approvals.