2023 National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy

The National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy (NATAA) was held July 8-12, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. NATAA is a professional development institute available to all members of NAAE. The process and selection to become an agriscience ambassador is rigorous, with a limited number of openings each year.

 

15 agricultural educators were selected to participate in this year’s professional development academy. Since its inception in 2003, National Agriscience Teacher Ambassadors and the teachers they have trained have impacted well over a million students across the United States, from Puerto Rico to Alaska. Furthermore, Agriscience Teacher Ambassadors conduct workshops around the U.S. to share

the same concepts with other science and agricultural educators. More than 3,500 educators have been trained by Agriscience Teacher Ambassadors.

Jerry Agan, TN

Heather Brown, OR

Terra Eby, DE

Sara Edwards, KY

Alexandra Grimes, CO

Ashley Holloman, NC

Alexis Howell, OH

Andrew Jensen, SD

Ryan McNaughton, AL

Cydnee Regers, MO 

Khalifa Shareef, GA

Misty Steeke, ND

Caleb tenBensel, NE

Heather Wasson, PA

Halee Wasson, NY

Don't delay Early Bird Registration for #NAAE24 Ends July 31!

Join us in San Antonio this year and experience the premier ag ed professional development event of the year: the 2024 NAAE Convention. Find the piece to your professional development puzzle in over 80 different ag ed specific professional development workshops or network with your peers from across the nation. There is no better way to invest in yourself as a professional! You won't want to miss it!


We encourage you to register early to take advantage of the early bird registration rate, which closes on July 31.

2024 NAAE Convention

August 2024 NAAE Committee Meetings

NAAE prides itself in being a grassroots organization. Our committee structure and process are critical to the growth and success of NAAE, allowing our members to have a strong voice in directing the future of our organization. 


The NAAE Committees will meet in August. Committee members will receive more information via email about the upcoming meetings. All meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET. While only official NAAE committee members are allowed to vote, all members are invited to participate in NAAE committee meetings.



Join us for National #TeachAg Day

The 2024 National #TeachAg Day Celebration Planning Guide is HERE! 

Our guide will help you plan a celebration that reflects your unique style and vision. Make the most out of the week leading up to National #TeachAg Day and the day itself. Whether you prefer tried-and-true traditions or want to add your own creative flair into the mix, this guide is here to support you every step of the way. Click here to access the planning guide.


Tagged to #TeachAg Kits

Are you or someone you know planning to become an agriculture teacher? Check out the Tagged to #TeachAg Kits now available to purchase! Order by August 15 to receive by National #TeachAg Day, which is September 19, 2024.

2024-2025 NAAE Membership Has Now Begun

The 2024-2025 NAAE Membership Year began on July 1, 2024. This means your NAAE membership benefits, such as professional liability insurance through Forrest T. Jones & Company, access to NAAE professional development and more will be unavailable until your 2024-2025 NAAE membership has been received and processed by the NAAE office. Your state ag teacher's association leaders should contact you soon in regards to 2024-2025 NAAE membership.

Preservice Opportunities

National #TeachAg Collegiate Lesson Plan Contest

NAAE will be hosting a National #TeachAg Collegiate Lesson Plan Contest in conjunction with the 2024 NAAE National #TeachAg Day. The goal of contest is to empower pre-service agricultural educators to advocate for the agricultural education career by using their creative ability to develop a lesson plan highlighting teaching agriculture. Submissions are due August 15, 2024. Click here to access the contest outline, scoring rubric, and more.


NAAE Creating an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable and Accessible Program (IDEAP) Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium

NAAE is offering scholarships for preservice agricultural education majors to attend our Creating an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable and Accessible Program (IDEAP) Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) symposium, which will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina beginning travel on September 11 with the program concluding on September 14.The FAST Symposium will focus on creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible classroom environment, inquiry-based learning, professional development, and collegiality. 


For more information related to the event schedule, program eligibility, and program application procedure, click here.

My Local Cooperative Learning Modules

The National Association of Agricultural Educators is working in partnership with the CHS Foundation to offer engaging and inquiry based instructional materials that have everything you need to deliver quality instruction on the cooperative business model, the impact of cooperatives on the community and cooperative career opportunities. The modules are yours to use and come with everything you need; materials list, teacher notes, handouts, presentation tools, assessments and more. Click here to access the modules.

NAAE My Local Cooperative Learning Modules

My Local Cooperative is an initiative of the National Association of Agricultural Educators with funding support from the CHS Foundation.

Calendar


July 31 - NAAE Convention Early Bird Registration Closes


August 15 - #TeachAg Lesson Plan Contest Submission Dues


September 15 - Professional State Association Award Applications Due


September 19 - National #TeachAg Day


October 23-25 - NAAE at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana

The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators' associations with more than 9,500 members. NAAE members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural education leadership.


NAAE is committed to advancing, in our organization and communities, inclusion, diversity and equity. The choice to create a just and equitable organization is not accidental. We intentionally prioritize fostering an inclusive environment that ensures people are respected and valued. We are committed to creating and supporting programs and policies that build an organization that values open communication and is respectful of differences.

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