Save the Date for the 2024 NAAE Convention!
San Antonio, Texas | December 3-7, 2024
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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!
The NAAE Convention is held in conjunction with ACTE's CareerTech VISION. NAAE members have access to both conventions at a discounted NAAE member only rate. The NAAE Convention schedule aligns with the VISION schedule, so that our members have the opportunity to experience both conventions for one price. Check out what is going on at VISION and so much more!
NAAE Registration will open when ACTE registration opens April 1.
The 2024 NAAE Convention will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. We expect the NAAE Housing Block to sell out quickly. Please do not hesitate to make your hotel reservations if you would like to stay at the Grand Hyatt.
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State of Distinction Highlight - Mississippi Association of Agricultural Educators | |
In 2023, the NAAE Professional State Award application was updated to showcase how state associations are working to serve their membership through advocacy in agricultural education, member experience, professional development and teacher recruitment, retention, and recognition. This month, we would like to highlight the Mississippi Association of Agricultural Educators (MSAAE) as the recipient of the 2023 NAAE State of Distinction Award in Advocacy for Agricultural Education.
MSAAE worked to promote the profession of teaching agriculture to internal and external audiences through the MSAAE Legislative Advocacy Luncheon and Legislative Show-Down. The event allowed for students and agricultural educators to formally meet with legislators face-to-face and express gratitude and well as concerns. There were approximately 40 legislators in attendance that allowed for agricultural educators and students plenty of time to make connections and promote agricultural education as well as learn about how support for CTE is determined on the state level.
Congratulations to the MSAAE on a great event that truly is making a difference in your state.
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2024 NAAE Regional Conferences | Attending a regional conferences is great way to connect with other agricultural educators, get involved in the organization and stay up to date on the latest news, events, and professional opportunities. For the most up to date information related to regional conferences, including agendas and registration information, click here. | |
Region I Conference
(AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT,
NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)
May 28-31, 2024
San Diego, California
Region II Conference
(AK, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX)
June 17-20, 2024
Topeka, Kansas
Region III Conference
(IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI)
June 17-19, 2024
Dickinson, North Dakota
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Region IV Conference
(IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH)
June 25-27, 2024
Westfield, Indiana
Region V Conference
(AL, FL, GA, MS, NC,
PR, SC, TN, VI)
June 23-26, 2024
Warner Robins, Georgia
Region VI Conference
(CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ,
NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV)
March 22-24, 2024
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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2024 NAAE Awards Due May 15! | |
The 2024 NAAE Award Applications are live! NAAE maintains an extensive awards program to recognize the accomplishments of our many talented and dedicated members. We have awards for agricultural educators in every stage of their careers, from scholarships to lifetime achievement. Applications are due May 15, 2024. Visit our website to learn more. | |
2024 National Policy Seminar | |
This past week, career and technical educators made their way to Washington D.C. to learn about advocating for their programs, state, and on the national level. The Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) held its annual National Policy Seminar with speakers, panelist, and professional development. NAAE was honored to be a part of the program and offered an Ag Education Strand during NPS. 42 members attended the Ag Ed Strand session led by Caleb Wright, COO of Versant Strategies. The session focus included an overview of the Farm Bill and why it matters it agricultural educators. Agricultural educators then spent time on Capitol Hill sharing the NAAE and agricultural education message. NAAE pays the registration fee to the National Policy Seminar for one representative per state. | |
Join us for National #TeachAg Day!
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Celebrate the profession of teaching agriculture with us on September 19, 2024! We’re re-imagining our National #TeachAg Day celebration to make it even more fun for you to promote the profession of agricultural education. | |
Visit our website to learn more about the first ever #TeachAg short documentary, how to become an official NAAE #TeachAg Documentary Promotion Partner, our #TeachAg Day Celebration Kits, and more! | |
Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act | |
In honor of National Ag Day, NAAE is proud to endorse the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act, which was recently introduced by U.S. Representatives to improve agricultural education in our schools. The GO Ag Act would create a $5 million grant program to help high schools cover the startup costs associated with agriculture education programs. Schools could apply for competitive grants to cover classroom and laboratory instruction, teacher salaries, and curriculum development. Click here to read the press release. | |
My Local Cooperative Interactive Notebook | |
If you're looking for ready to use resources for teaching students about agricultural cooperatives, be sure to check out the NAAE My Local Cooperative Interactive Notebook! | |
My Local Cooperative is an initiative of the National Association of Agricultural Educators with funding support from the CHS Foundation.
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Calendar
March 22-24 - Region VI Conference (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
May 5-11 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 - NAAE Award Applications Due
May 28-31 - Region I Conference (San Diego, California)
June 17-19 - Region III Conference (Dickinson, North Dakota)
June 17-20 - Region II Conference (Topeka, Kansas)
June 23-26 - Region V Conference (Warner Robins, Georgia)
June 25-27 - Region IV Conference (Westfield, Indiana)
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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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