NYS 4-H In-Service

May 15 - 17, 2024

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

What does it mean to connect 4-Hers to

Cornell through Cooperative Extension?

NYS 4-H Educators are invited to join us at the 4-H Spring In-Service as we explore a myriad of ways to bring home the possibilities of being engaged members of this dynamic, complex system.

We’ll work together to:

Develop and strengthen relationships amongst campus and county colleagues.
Develop skills in defining, developing, and maintaining collaborations.
Find mentors and provide mentorship for growing and sustaining campus-county connections.
Learn about upcoming and ongoing opportunities to collaborate.

This year’s event is a collaboration between PRYDE and NYS 4-H and will feature positive youth development research updates and Cornell connections, in addition to opportunities to connect with and learn from each other. Dr. Jennifer Agans will share her research and Dr. Richard Lerner and his research team will share the results of the national 4-H Replication and Reconnection Study. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about how 4-H connects with Cornell colleges’ missions in the Big Red Panel and learn about campus through a team-building scavenger hunt. We’ll have a variety of workshops led by collaborators in PRYDE, Animal Science, the Lab of Ornithology, ACT for Youth, the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility, and more. We’ll also have an interactive poster session where researchers and practitioners can share current projects and collaboration opportunities.

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday May 15th

12:30 PM Event check in opens (ILR Conference Center)

1:00 PM Welcome
1:30 PM 4-H Thriving Model and thriving stories

2:15 PM Break

2:30 PM Opening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Agans

3:30 PM Break

3:45 PM Cornell campus tour and scavenger hunt

5:30 PM Debrief of the day

6:00 PM Good evening and dinner on your own

Thursday May 16th

9:00 AM Reconvene and settling in (ILR Conference Center Room 423)

9:15 AM Big Red Panel – Updates and Information

10:00 AM Resources for Educators

11:00 AM 4-H Replication and Reconnection Study presentation (Dr. Lerner and Dr. Lerner)

12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Workshops

2:30 PM Transition time
2:45 PM Workshops

4:00 PM Transition Time/Break

4:30 PM Introduction and Connection to Campus Partners

5:15 PM Transition Time

5:30 PM Networking social hosted by PRYDE - connecting researchers, students, and practitioners

6:30 PM Good evening and dinner on your own

Friday May 17th

9:00 AM Reconvene/Settling-in

9:15 AM Poster Session (connect with fellow educators, campus partners, researchers and discover the possibilities)
10:15 AM Self Care presentation

11:00 AM Why Tell our Story (communicating impact and public value with funders, elected officials, etc.)

11:45 AM Conclusion/Debriefing

12:00 PM Safe travels

Workshop Descriptions

Thursday, May 16th 1:15pm - 2:30pm

printable version of workshop descriptions

Workshop Session 1

Give Us Your Thoughts on Youth Engagement: What Do You Want to Learn?

Karen Schantz, Amanda Purington Drake, and Heather Wynkoop

In this focus group session, we are looking for your experiences and opinions! ACT for Youth is developing an in-depth training on youth engagement, and we want it to be useful. We will begin with a 30-minute introduction to youth engagement: meaningful opportunities and roles that allow young people to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities, and contribute to decisions that affect themselves and others. The rest of the session will be conducted as a focus group in which we will ask about your observations of youth engagement (both successful and challenging), and for your input on what an advanced training should cover. Join us to help shape a new curriculum! ACT for Youth (www.actforyouth.net) curates and develops resources for youth development professionals in the areas of positive youth development and adolescent health.

Accessible Animal Science: Enhancing Inclusive Programming

Jessica Tyson

Join us for a dynamic workshop presented by the NYS 4-H Animal Science Team at the upcoming NYS 4-H In-service. "Accessible Animal Science" will delve into the diverse realm of animal science programming available at the state level, encompassing Livestock, Dairy, and Horse programs. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore various program formats, including in-person, virtual, contests, and leadership opportunities. The workshop will focus on developing inclusive programming strategies to ensure accessibility for all youth, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in animal science activities. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your programming skills and foster inclusivity in animal science education!

Contribution - PRYDE

Kristen Elmore

TBD

e-Bird Curriculum

Kelly Schaeffer

TBD

Logistics

Parking

CCE Vehicles with official plates can park along Tower Road in the lot across from the Plant Science (alongside the soccer & field hockey fields.) Personal and rental vehicles can use the paid parking in the Peterson Lot at the corner of Tower Road & Judd Falls road, there's a meter there to pay by card or you can use the Parkmobile App. For questions please see Cornell Short Term Parking Options.

Conference Locations

ILR Conference Center

Event check-in and general session activities will be in the IRL Conference Center room 423. Some workshop activities will also be here.

Martha Van Rensselaer Hall

Some workshop activities will be in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.

Cornell Campus Tour and Scavenger Hunt

The last activity of Monday will be led by the Cornell Team & Leadership Center. You will work in teams to complete a scavenger hunt. Along the way, learn to navigate Cornell Campus, identify important places, and learn about Cornell's history and culture. Have fun connecting with colleagues and making Cornell memories.

Visit Ithaca - Lodging and Eatery Suggestions

Ithaca is a great place to visit, stay and play. If you are in need of suggestions or ideas of places to stay and eat please visit

https://www.visitithaca.com/food-drink/food/

We also would like to extend the opportunity for you to secure hotel accommodations at Hotel Ithaca if you need a place to stay while attending. The hotel reservation process has an earlier deadline than the In-Service registration process. Rooms that are available have 2 queen beds and are available at a rate of $159/night. You will need to make your reservation with Courtney Livecchi (cll243@cornell.edu). Rooms are limited and will be reserved on a 1st come 1st serve basis.