National 4-H Learning Priorities

Six National 4-H Learning Priorities were identified in 2007 to focus on professional development for 4-H staff across the United States. The overall goal is to provide learning opportunities for 4-H professionals that will enhance program quality, which leads to positive outcomes for young people and improves the long-term success of 4-H. More specifically, the goals are:

• Create access to consistent, high quality, relevant professional learning opportunities based on the Priorities content areas.
• Provide opportunities to all 4-H youth development professionals, regardless of their role, location, or experience.
• Share collective resources, ensure sustainability, and provide consistency in core training areas.
• Grounded in 4-H Professional Research Knowledge and Competencies (4-H PRKC, 2004) to encourage high quality programming.
• Offer professional development and learning solutions through face-to-face training, distance education, continuous self-study, online resources, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Led by Priority Content teams including educators, specialists, and program leaders who are recognized for their excellence in the field of youth development.

• Efforts reflect needs expressed from the field, the National 4-H Strategic Plan, and are closely aligned with the goals and on-going work of eXtension.

For more information about the 4-H National Learning Priorities, please see: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/comm/4h_prodev_tpd.htm

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