The 4-H PYD Virtual Academy
The first ever virtual 4-H PYD Academy was held May 11-13, 2021. Attended by over 900 4-H professionals, the academy provided three days of focused learning, designed to unite the 4-H system in a common definition and grounding in the science of learning and development. Academy resources and recordings will be archived here as they are available.
Please scroll down to view and access each day’s content.
Helping Youth Thrive: A Model of PYD for 4-H (Day One)
Keynote Address – Promoting Positive Youth Development: The Meaning of Models and the Modeling of Measures
Dr. Richard M. Lerner
Bergstrom Chair of Applied Developmental Science and Director of the Institute for Applied Developmental Research, Tufts University
Recording
4-H Panel Response
Breakout Sessions
The Essential Elements of PYD
Presentation Slides (PDF)
The Science Behind the Magic of 4-H Youth Development
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Measuring the Impact of 4-H
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Growing Together: 4-H Professional, Research, Knowledge and Competencies (PRKC)
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Managed Change for Improved Program Quality
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Ensuring 4-H Program Quality – A Focus on Developmental Relationships (Day 2)
Keynote Address – Developmental Relationships: The Roots of Resilience and Thriving
Dr. Kent Pekel
President and CEO, Search Institute
4-H Panel Response
Breakout Sessions
Working with Volunteers to Achieve Inclusion and Belonging
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Community Connections: Helping Military Kids Belong and Thrive through Volunteer Engagement
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Professional Development of the 4-H Thriving Model
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Five Principles to Guide Diversity Equity & Inclusion Work
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Using the 4-H Thriving Model in Wisconsin- From Theory to Practice
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Equity and Opportunity for all Youth (Day 3)
Keynote Address – Robust Equity and Transformative Experiences: Keys to Youth Thriving
Karen Pittman
Co-Founder and Senior Fellow, The Forum for Youth Investment
4-H Panel Response
Breakout Sessions
Working with LGBTQ Youth
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Teaching and Leading Social Justice Programs with Youth
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Cultural Awareness and Equity in Extension: Focus on Volunteers
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Youth in the Somali Diaspora: An Opportunity for Positive Youth Development
Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Leading Change to Address the Needs of First Generation 4-H’ers
