CHS Foundation recognized as 2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Legacy Champion

The CHS Foundation has supported the NAAE agriculture teacher recruitment and retention efforts through the National FFA Foundation since 2011 and has contributed more than $5 million towards the NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign to address the nationwide demand and need for agriculture teachers. Learn more here. 

2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Day

The 2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Day was held in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota at CHS Headquarters on September 15, 2022. The celebration honors current and future agriculture teachers across the nation. To celebrate, 150 host kits were distributed across the United States and territories. Over 54,037 students, teachers, administrators, and supporters were impacted by the 100 host kits that were distributed along with 4479 students, teachers, administrators, and supporters impacted by the 50 “mini” host kits that were distributed across the nation. The host kits are designed to allow agriculture teachers, students, administrators, and supporters to celebrate the positive impact agriculture teachers make each day. This celebration is also to encourage others to pursue a career in agricultural education. 

The 2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Day Webcast was hosted by the 2021 #TeachAg Champions, Riley Hintzsche, Sabrina Davis, and Jessica Fernandes. Riley Hintzsche is an Agricultural Educator at Streator Township High School in Illinois. Sabrina Davis is an Agricultural Educator at Arabia Mountain High School in Georgia. Jessica Fernandes is an Agricultural Educator at Buena Park High School in California. The archived version of the webcast can be accessed here.

2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Day Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium

In conjunction with the 2022 NAAE National #TeachAg Day, NAAE hosted a Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium in Bloomington, MN. This professional development training is sponsored by the CHS Foundation, Corteva Agriscience, BASF, and Bayer. We were honored to have 11 agricultural education majors from 8 different university institutions participate in the 2022 National #TeachAg FAST Symposium. Through this experience, participants engaged in science-based inquiry learning, which was facilitated by NAAE Facilitator Breanna Pastir. Participants also had the opportunity to engage in Minnesota agriculture program tours, agricultural industry tours, NAAE partner engagement, discussion panels, and dove deeper with Dr. Roger Cleveland into how to foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable classroom.

2022-2023 NAAE Membership Rosters

The 2022-2023 NAAE membership began July 1 and ends June 30, 2023. NAAE provided an incentive to get state dues roster to the NAAE office to allow members to have full access to the NAAE suite of benefits. States that submitted rosters and full payments to NAAE by September 1 will receive one complimentary 2022 NAAE convention registration. The complimentary registration may be used to cover the advance registration for any 2022-2023 NAAE member in your state to attend the 2022 NAAE Convention (a $400 value). Rosters had to be received by September 1 using the online NAAE roster form and had to be at least 80% of the total membership submitted to NAAE for the 2021-2022 membership year. NAAE Membership Coordinator Ashley Hood has reached out to state leaders about redeeming their complimentary convention registration. 

Congratulations to the following 21 state association who submitted their rosters and full payments to NAAE by September 1 and will receive one complimentary 2022 NAAE convention registration. 

Arizona

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Kentucky

Louisiana 

Maryland

Missouri

Mississippi

Montana

North Dakota

Nebraska

New Mexico

New York

Oklahoma 

South Carolina

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Virginia 

Washington

Viva Las Vegas! We can't wait to see you at the 2022 NAAE Convention, held November 29 - December 3, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Advance Registration Closing Soon

Advance Registration for the 2022 NAAE Convention closes on October 14, 2022. Registrants for the 2022 NAAE Convention are also automatically registered for the ACTE CareerTech VISION 2022 which is November 30 - December 3, 2022. Both conventions will be in-person this year. The 2022 NAAE Convention schedule is planned so NAAE members can attend sessions at both ACTE's Career Tech VISION and the NAAE Convention. NAAE members will pay one registration fee and have full access to both conferences. Click here to register. 

NAAE Convention Housing Update

As of September 30, the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is now sold out both in the NAAE and ACTE room blocks. ACTE has available rooms at additional hotels. Click here to learn more.

NAAE Convention Professional Development Workshops

Leading and learning together. Experience the magic of peer-led professional development by engaging in professional development workshops at the 2022 NAAE Convention. Workshop locations along with additional workshops will be added to our convention schedule in the weeks to come. Click here to read more about our 2022 NAAE Convention Professional Development Workshops.

Members and Partners Reception 

The 2022 NAAE Convention Members and Partners Reception (MPR) will take place in-person on Thursday, December 1 from 4:30-6:00pm PST at the Westgate Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The MPR provides NAAE partners and agricultural education related businesses an opportunity to engage directly with the more than 750 NAAE members and guests who attend the NAAE Convention. To find out more about the MPR and to reserve your spot (November 1 deadline) visit the NAAE partners page on the NAAE website.

Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium - NAAE Convention 

The 2022 NAAE FAST Symposium at NAAE Convention will take place November 29 through December 2.

Preservice agricultural educators who apply and meet the eligibility requirements to attend the symposium will have the cost of their NAAE Convention student member registration covered (up to $155 - must register through ACTE by October 14 for this rate) after completion of program. NAAE only reimburses up to the advance registration rate amount ($155). If you register after October 14 the remainder of the registration ($25) will not be reimbursed. 

Interested and eligible preservice teachers must complete the FAST RSVP registration below by 11:59pm on Friday, November 4, 2022 - no exceptions. Click here for more information and to register.

Join NAAE at the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo

The National Association of Agricultural Educators has been actively engaged in the National FFA Convention and Expo for more than 20 years. The 95th National FFA Convention & Expo will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana October 26-29, 2022.

NAAE Educators Lounge

Need a place to sit down and catch your breath while at the National FFA Convention and Expo? Be sure to visit the NAAE Educators Lounge powered by the CHS Foundation. The NAAE Educators Lounge will be held in Room 210 of the Indiana Convention Center. We welcome you to relax and recharge in our adults only lounge area, grab an Ag Teacher Wellness Pack, rehydrate with coffee, lemonade or tea, and learn more about NAAE member resources and opportunities.

Ag Teachers Rock 

Keep an eye out while out and about in Indianapolis for NAAE branded rocks. If you find one bring it to the NAAE Educators Lounge in Room 210 at the ICC for a special prize and keep the rock to display your #TeachAg pride. 

Ag Teacher Wellness Packs powered by the CHS Foundation

Be sure to pick up your Ag Teacher Wellness Pack from the NAAE Educators Lounge during the 2022 National FFA Convention and Expo! Powered by the CHS Foundation, our Ag Teacher Wellness Packs are filled with things for you to practice self-care while at convention and at home. More information about how you can earn an Ag Teacher Wellness Pack is coming soon.

NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs

Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience

Be sure to check out the NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28. All NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs will be held in Room 145 of the Indiana Convention Center. Click here to access the Agriscience Learning Labs schedule and workshop descriptions.

NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign Booth

Do you have a student who you think would make an awesome agriculture teacher? NAAE will have a National #TeachAg Campaign booth during this year’s convention. Students can stop by Booth #2525 to learn more about teaching agriculture, sign up for the NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign, interact with the #TeachAg Ambassadors, and more.

NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign Workshops: TOP AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS

Thursday, Oct 27: Noon, Indiana Convention Center, Room 138-139

Friday, Oct 28: 9 a.m., Indiana Convention Center, Room 231-232

Ag Teachers from across the nation are tasked with a nearly impossible mission of inspiring the next generation of leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and agriculturalists. They are usually the best of the best and are part of the elite group called TOP AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS. Do you have what it takes to be a TOP AGRICULTURAL EDUCATOR? Attend NAAE’s workshop to find out if you will be called to #TeachAg!

Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium - National FFA Convention

The 2022 NAAE FAST Symposium will take place at the National FFA Convention on Thursday October 27th starting 5:15 pm with dinner. The program will last until 9:00 pm. *Dinner will be provided at no charge to all registered FAST attendees.

Interested and eligible preservice teachers must complete the FAST RSVP registration below by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - no exceptions. You are encouraged to RSVP early so you are not dealing with last-minute technology issues. Please check your NAAE student member status prior to applying. Those who are not current NAAE student members will not be given access to the event. There is no cost to attend FAST but you must RSVP your spot by completing registration. You will book your own travel and accommodations. Click here for more information and to register.

National Alpha Tau Alpha Conclave

NAAE will have a presence at the 2022 National Alpha Tau Alpha Conclave. 100% NAAE student membership institutions and the Upper Division Scholarship winners will be recognized. Thank you to National Geographic Cengage Learning for sponsoring the NAAE Upper Division Scholarship. 

Make the Most of Your NAAE Membership

2022 XLR8 Participants Announced 

Retaining quality experienced teachers is important to the future of agricultural education. In 2013, NAAE developed XLR8 — the eXcellence in Leadership for Retention professional development program — to meet the needs of mid-career agriculture teachers. XLR8 is a year-long professional development program that targets agriculture teachers in their 7th-15th year of teaching. Congratulations to the following teachers who have been selected to participate in the 2022 XLR8 program:

Cole Andres, NM

Matthew Barnhill, NC

Dale Cruzan III, NJ

Dusty Davidson, MO

Amie Dienger, WI

Leslie Durst, MO

Rebecca Hawk, KY



Ashley Holmes, AL

Christy Kerr, VA

Randi Krieg, WA

Charles Mann, NV

Danielle Marenholz, CT

Megan Moorman, OH

Kasey Naylor, TX

Emily Schmidt, OK

Renee Schweitzer, MI

Gina Stewart, TN

Trenton Taber, IL

Lucas VanEgtern, WI

Brian Welch, KY

Shelby Wolford, IN

Magen Woods, KY 

Traveling with Students with Medical Needs

With National FFA Convention just around the corner, it's likely that you may be traveling with a student(s) with medical needs. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for overnight travel.

• Understand your school district's requirements and expectations when it comes to overnight trips. Your school district most likely has a policy in place, and following established policies provides the best protection. You may want to contact your school nurse or principal to ask about the policy specific to your district. You will likely have paperwork that needs to be completed, and if the student(s) takes medication, you will likely be responsible for administering it. 

• Secure accessible accommodations. While this may look different for every student, consider the needs of your student(s) while booking your hotel rooms. Does the hotel offer a handicap-accessible hotel room? Does the room include a mini fridge to store medication? Does your hotel have access to laundry service if needed? 

• Build a relationship with the student's parents or guardians. Consider calling the student's parents or guardians a few weeks before the trip to get a better understanding of the student's medical needs and what you will need to do on the trip. Consider saving the parent or guardian's phone number in your phone as well; if an emergency arises, you will be prepared to call immediately versus trying to find their phone number.  

• Know the locations and contacts of nearby hospitals, medical centers, and pharmacies. Even if you are not traveling with students who have medical needs, this is a good practice in the event of an urgent medical emergency while traveling. 

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: 

Tired of always waiting in long lines with hangry students? Make reservations for your students at restaurants ahead of time during the National FFA Convention. Most restaurants know that the convention is happening and prefer a heads up on large parties. Call ahead to make the best use of your time at National FFA Convention. Check out these moderately priced restaurants near the convention center and give them a call.

Combination to Happiness: 

Crock-tober! This is the perfect time to share some recipes with friends! Try hosting a virtual or in person Crock-tober. Invite friends, colleagues, family to share and create some of their best Crockpot recipes. Host a party at school or home to feature everyone’s awesome creations. Enjoy good food and good company. Once everyone has shared a recipe you can compile them in publisher or excel. From there you’ve created a Crock-Tober cookbook! New recipes to try all Fall for everyone!

Get CASE AgX Middle School certified at National FFA Convention!

If you're attending National FFA Convention and need middle school ag curriculum, consider getting AgX certified!

Schedule

• Thursday, Oct. 26: 12:30 registration, programming from 1 – 5 pm
• Friday, Oct. 27: 9 am – 3:30 pm

Register for AgX at National FFA Convention

Learn more about the AgXplore course

Experience CASE at National FFA Convention

• Visit us in Booth 203 in Teacher's World
• Attend CASE Teacher Workshops:
• Bring Inquiry Instructional Strategies to your Classroom with CASE
• Wednesday, Oct.26;11 a.m.-Noon; Indiana Convention Center, room 140.
• Thursday, Oct.27;10:30-11:30 a.m.; Indiana Convention Center, room 141.
• Conquer your middle school classroom with CASE AgXplore Curriculum
• Thursday, Oct.27;1:30-2:30 p.m.; Indiana Convention Center, room 142.
• Friday, Oct.28;10:30-11:30 a.m.; Indiana Convention Center, room 141.

The Council Connection

The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) started the Monday Morning Monitor e-newsletter several years ago as a communications tool to connect organizations of The Council and provide information to those organizations’ members. As The Council and agricultural education evolve, so does the need to review the impact of Monday Morning Monitor. In multiple surveys and requests, you have told The Council that they need to communicate less often and provide more detailed content about the work of The Council. The Council sent the last edition of Monday Morning Monitor on July 25, 2022, and will be replacing it with The Council Connection. This new e-newsletter will arrive on the first Tuesday of each month and feature updates from The Council, opportunities for feedback, news on council initiatives and updates from The Council partners.

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.

Calendar  

October 14 - ACTE VISION/NAAE Convention Advance Registration Deadline

October 26 - 29 - National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana

October 27 - National FFA Convention Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana

November 8 - 10 - NAAE ALL-IN Staff Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky

November 10 - 13 - AFA Leaders Conference in Kansas City, Missouri

November 24-25 - NAAE Office Closed for Thanksgiving 

November 29 - December 2 - NAAE FAST Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada

November 30 - December 3 - NAAE Convention and ACTE VISION in Las Vegas, Nevada

December 26 - 30 - NAAE Office Closed for Holiday Break

September Impact and Engagement Overview 

19,601 Twitter followers/15,429 total tweets (all NAAE accounts) 

40,184 Facebook followers (all NAAE accounts)

7,508 Instagram followers (all NAAE accounts) 

5,639 NAAE website page views

7 e-newsletters were sent to 26,732 subscribers with an average 30.% open rate