Plan your 2023 NAAE Convention Experience

NAAE Convention Professional Development Workshop Proposals are OPEN!

Leading and learning together. NAAE is now accepting proposals for professional development workshops to be presented at the 2023 NAAE Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, November 28 - December 2, 2023, relating to topics appropriate for middle and secondary agricultural educators, teacher educators and post-secondary agricultural educators. 

Purpose: To present, in workshop format, information appropriate for agricultural educators. Workshops should relate directly to enhancing classroom/laboratory instruction, student work-based learning and/or leadership development, teacher professional development, program marketing/communications and partnership/collaborations.

Suggested Topics: Workshops may be presented on, but are not limited to, the following areas: Classroom instruction techniques, technology in the classroom, technical agricultural information, integration of academics, exceptional instructional materials, research pertinent and applicable to the classroom, specific topical areas, etc.

Parameters: In-person workshops will be 30 minutes (Snap Learning Spot) or 75 minutes (Idea Learning Lab) in length and have the possibility to be repeated. Expect an audience of 15-50 people. 

Proposals are to be submitted by Monday, June 5th.

Each proposal will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and final decisions will be emailed to the primary workshop contact by July 7th. More specific information will be given at that time.



Please Note: If selected to present your workshop at the 2023 NAAE Convention, you will be responsible for your registration, hotel, and travel expenses. NAAE does not pay expenses for workshop presenters.

Housing and Travel

The 2023 NAAE Convention will take place at:

Sheraton Pheonix Downtown

340 North 3rd Street

Pheonix, Arizona 85004

Phone: 602-262-2500 (Mention "NAAE Convention")

Rate: $199 plus taxes and fees

Reservation Deadline: November 1, or until sold out.

Ready to make reservations online? Click here.

Ground Transportation

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown does not offer a shuttle service to/from the airport. Taxis, rideshares and hired shuttle services are available.

Taxis & Shuttles | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Convention Travel Tips

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, is starting to take effect across the country. For more information about the phase-in of the REAL ID Act, please visit the Department of Homeland Security at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id. 

NAAE Award Winners

If you are a 2023 NAAE Award Recipient, NAAE will contact you to make travel arrangements in early August. Do not make your own travel arrangements.

The time has arrived and our 2023 NAAE Award applications and 2023 Upper Division Scholarship application 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. All of our NAAE award applications and the NAAE Upper Division Scholarship application are due May 15, 2023. Click here to learn more. 

Newly Updated Agriculture Teacher’s Resource A Must-Have Guide for All Agricultural Educators

The Council and NAAE have just released a long-awaited update of the Ag Teacher’s Manual, and it’s a must-have reference for anyone teaching agricultural education, whether you're an experienced teacher, getting ready for your first position, or just curious about how agricultural education works. 

The guide even has a new name – Agriculture Teacher’s Resource. Here are just a few of the topics it covers: Getting The Position/Transitioning Positions, Curriculum Development, Classroom & Laboratory Management, Developing & Managing an Advisory Committee, and Leadership Through Student Organizations.

The guide is available here and can also be downloaded for offline reference. There is a library of printable checklists and forms to help you get and stay organized, as well as a still-growing resource library where you can find or submit your favorite teaching tools. 

Save the Date for the 2023 NAAE National #TeachAg Day!

NAAE National #TeachAg Day is Thursday, September 21, 2023. NAAE is excited to share educator resources, lesson plans, and more in the months to come. The NAAE National #TeachAg Day Live Celebration will take place in Portland, Oregon.

Accessing your NAAE Professional Development certificates is an easy and quick process. Let us walk you through how to download/print your PD certificates.

The 2022 NAAE STAR Impact Report is now available! Check out our 2022 NAAE STAR Impact Report to view each state's impact data, nationwide impact, and strategy highlights. Remember to keep track of those that your state has impacted from each identified strategy. This year is going to be the best yet!

Interested in becoming a STAR state? Contact Ashley Rogers.

State Mentorship Program Information Needed

NAAE is updating their mentorship resource guide featured on the NAAE website. To help us ensure the most up to date information, please complete the Mentorship Program Information survey. This data serves as a resource to future agriculture teachers, current agriculture teachers, and other state associations.

NAAE supported 15 individuals from across the nation to take part in a three-day advocacy event as part of over 400 career and technical (CTE) professionals that attended the ACTE National Policy Seminar March 19-22 in Arlington, VA. During the event, NAAE hosted a workshop for agricultural educators that focused on advocating for local, state, and national agricultural education programs. Participants also attended briefing sessions on the latest news in education policy and met with policy makers on Capitol Hill to educate them about the value of CTE learners for their state.

A vault is where we keep our most prized possessions and the things that are valued most. The Valuables Vault in the By Choice Newsletter is designed to equip teachers with jewels and valuable tools to help them carry onward in the profession. The Valuables Vault will highlight information, tips, and tricks that hold value in agricultural educators' professional and personal lives.

Unlock the Potential of the Month: 

April is always the midway point where summer break feels so close but so far. The Spring season brings so much joy but also so much busyness. How do you stay organized amidst the chaos? To-Do lists seem to do the trick! Did you know that there are applications and websites out there that you can create To-Do lists and assign tasks to other people? GAME CHANGER! Delegate those tasks to your leadership team and members with a simple click of a button. These could even be used in a classroom setting as a checklist of items students need to have in notebooks, assignments left to be completed, etc. The possibilities are endless with the To-Do list websites and applications! Check out a list of options to get yourself started here.

Combination to Happiness: 

As the April Showers are bringing on the blooms of Spring, read a book to grow your mind this month. This book could be for leisure or for growing as a professional. Reading improves our focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. Reading assists in reducing stress and improving our overall mental health.  

Check out the top books to read for leisure here.

Check out the top books to read for professional growth: here.

My Local Cooperative

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.

Follow My Local Cooperative on Social Media 

Make sure you are following the NAAE My Local Cooperative social media platforms for agriculture cooperative career profiles, agriculture cooperative facts and ways to access My Local Cooperative workshops, toolkits and grants. You can follow My Local Cooperative on Facebook and Twitter.

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

Coming Soon:

Registration closes June 18, 2023.

Apply Now to be a 2023-24 NAAE

National #TeachAg Ambassador

Applications are due June 15, 2023.

Enter the 2023 NAAE #TeachAg Collegiate Lesson Plan Contest!

Entries will be due September 1, 2023.

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 31 - June 2, 2023

Bozeman, Montana

Region II Conference

(AK, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX)

June 19-22, 2023

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Region III Conference 

(IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI)

June 19-21, 2023

Alexandria, Minnesota

Region IV Conference

(IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH)

June 27-29, 2023

Archbold, Ohio

Region V Conference

(AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, 

PR, SC, TN, VI)

June 11-14, 2023

St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Region VI Conference

(CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ, 

NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV)

July 31 - August 2, 2023

Allentown, New Jersey

Calendar  

May 15 - NAAE Award Applications Due

May 15 - Upper Division Scholarship Application Due

May 16 - NAAE State Awards Winner Verification Forms Due

June 15 - NAAE National #TeachAg Ambassador Application Due

June 18 - NAAE Virtual Book Club Registration Closes

June 30 - 2022-2023 NAAE Membership Year Ends

March 2023 Impact and Engagement Overview 

17,000 Twitter followers/12,492 total tweets (all NAAE accounts) 

24,681 Facebook followers (all NAAE accounts)

7,104 Instagram followers (all NAAE accounts) 

10 email campaigns were sent totaling 32,833 unique sends with an average 44% open rate.