Professional Development
Connections and Community are such a beloved part of our 4-H program. Creating spaces where all 4-H professionals can gather to reflect on the joyful pieces, roadblocks and problem solving creates a roadway for blooming. Whether you are brand new to 4-H, have spent your career in 4-H or fall somewhere in between the NYS 4-H team has created a virtual, shared coworking space to support our collaborative work across NYS. We imagine the coworking space as an opportunity to strengthen the 4-H community through relationship building, shared resources and storytelling.
We are excited to listen to your feedback, brainstorm and network together on topics along with using this space as a way to support connections and professional development in our 4-H program.
Resources from past gatherings
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Scheduled Sessions
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10-11:30am
Topic: Supporting Youth With Different Abilities in Our Programming
In this session, we will explore guidance drawn from ACT for Youth’s Creating Inclusive Program Environments for Youth with Different Abilities training resources. Together we’ll dive into:
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General strategies for inclusion
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Promoting a strong sense of belonging
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Addressing challenging behaviors
✨ Join us as we learn, share, and cultivate truly inclusive 4‑H experiences across New York State—so all youth feel supported, welcomed, and empowered.
