
2025 Membership Application: PLWG Standing Committee on Positive Youth Development |
About the Committee
The overall purpose of this committee is to build and support a unified understanding and practice of positive youth development (PYD) across the 4-H system. The outflow of the committee’s work is primarily through PYD academies that are supported and convened by National 4-H Council. The PYD academies are intended to provide professional development and capacity building opportunities for the 4-H system, with a focus on translating critical research and knowledge into effective and high quality PYD practice in 4-H. 4-H Common Measures is also linked closely with the committee’s work, ensuring a seamless system for 4-H evaluation efforts.
The overall purpose of this committee is to build and support a unified understanding and practice of positive youth development (PYD) across the 4-H system. The outflow of the committee’s work is primarily through PYD academies that are supported and convened by National 4-H Council. The PYD academies are intended to provide professional development and capacity building opportunities for the 4-H system, with a focus on translating critical research and knowledge into effective and high quality PYD practice in 4-H. 4-H Common Measures is also linked closely with the committee’s work, ensuring a seamless system for 4-H evaluation efforts.
To apply for membership, please complete the information below AND ensure that your LGU 4-H Program leader completes the on-line reference form (link for program leader references can be found on the PYD Committee website).
Application Due Date: October 31
Notification of Application Decision: November 30
Committee Year: January 1 - December 31