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Join us on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 6-7PM EDT for a training session focused on agricultural education. Learn about the teacher shortage, solutions, resources, and more. Visit the Teach Ag website for valuable tools and information.
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National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session #2 TUESDAY, August 7, 20186-7PM EDT For audio call 1-800-434-5932Participant Code: 8342475#
Introductions • Name • What is your favorite agricultural subject to teach? • Why?
By the end of the training you will: • Describe the mission of the National Teach Ag Campaign • Define the agriculture teacher shortage • Explain the effects of the agriculture teacher shortage • Identify local, state and national solutions • Locate and organize ready to use resources • Participate in meaningful discussion • Ask timely and relevant questions
Quick Recall!! • Name the FOUR Teach Ag Sponsors! • List THREE reasons that contribute to the national agriculture teacher shortage. • When is National Teach Ag Day? • How many Teach Ag workshops can you complete for reimbursement after National FFA Convention? • How long do you have to complete those workshops? • When is National FFA Convention? • List THREE ways the National Teach Ag Campaign is addressing the national demand for agriculture teachers.
The Teach Ag Website http://www.naae.org/teachag
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #1 There is a Branding Center page on the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #1 TRUE! • Logos • Colors • Fonts • Downloadable Templates • Sponsor bar
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #2 The Teach Ag website has links to Teacher Certification requirements by state.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #3 The Teach Ag website does not have resources to find an ag ed degree program near you.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #4 There are Teach Ag Day planning resources on the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #5 You can nominate someone to be an agriculture teacher on the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #6 Teach Ag interactive games can be downloaded from the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #6 TRUE! • Cash Bus • Are You Smarter than Your Ag Teacher? • Teach Ag Feud • Think Like Your Ag Teacher
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #7 There is a new Recruitment & Retention webpage on the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #8 The Teach Ag Campaign DOES NOT provide monthly e-newsletters for its members.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #8 FALSE! • New Teacher News • Teach Ag Times
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #9 There are links to current data about the demand for agriculture teachers on the Teach Ag website.
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #9 TRUE! • Nationwide Profile • NAAE Regional Profiles • AAAE Regional Breakdown • National FFA Regional Breakdown • State Ag Ed Profiles
Teach Ag WebsiteTrue or False #10 There are resources for future agriculture teachers on the Teach Ag website.
National Teach Ag Campaign Website Resources www.naae.org/teachag • Sign Up for the National Teach Ag Campaign • Search by state for institutions that offer an Ag Ed degree • State teacher licensure requirements • Ag Ed FAQ Section • Job Openings by State • Teach Ag Lesson Plans, Activities, Games • Promising practices section • Branding Center • Parent Resources • Teach Ag Ambassador Profiles • Access the latest versions of the Teach Ag Annual Report • Advisory Board members • Teach Ag Merchandise and Promotional Materials • Teach Ag Workshop Materials • Supply/Demand Profiles • Grow Your Own Ag Teacher Tool Kit • E-Newsletters • Teach Ag Kits – Order Yours TODAY! • Future Teacher Resources
Supply and Demand Profileshttp://www.naae.org/teachag/tools.cfm
State Teach Ag Results (STAR) Program • Data-based recruitment and retention plans • Implement effective and sustainable strategies • Tracking and Communication • Grant dollars associated with states in the program • Two-year agreements • State-led • Currently there are 38 STAR states in the program
National Teach Ag Dayhttp://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm • Started in 2010 • Nationwide day to celebrate agriculture teachers and encourage others to consider becoming an agriculture teacher. • Resources, ideas, and tools available on the Teach Ag website. • September 19, 2019 • Hosted by BASF • Research Triangle Park, NC
National Teach Ag Day 2018http://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm • 9Colleges participated in Commercial Contests • Winner: Kansas State Universty • 5,427website views • 49states joined the webcast • 89on-site attendees
National Teach Ag Campaign Advisory Board http://www.naae.org/teachag/advisory_board.cfm • Volunteer board representing all six NAAE regions • Two-year term commitment • Sub-committees provide feedback on R&R initiatives • Discuss R&R trends and best practices
Teach Ag Promotional Itemshttp://www.naae.org/teachag/tag-promo.cfm • Stickers • Pens • Buttons • Magnets • Lapel Pins • Screen Cleaners • Luggage Tags • Lanyards • T-shirts • Hootie Owls • Electronics Cases • Posters • Logos • Teach Ag Videos
Branding Centerhttp://www.naae.org/teachag/brandingcenter.cfm • Teach Ag Logos • Teach Ag Specialty and Event Logos • Teach Ag Mission • Teach Ag Goal • Boilerplate • Sponsor Bar • Teach Ag Colors • Teach Ag Fonts • Teach Ag Branding Swoop (header, footer, center)
Additional Useful Resources- Internal • Talking Points Guides • Specific Audiences • Monthly Updates • Annual Report • Events across the country • MANRRS • Cultivating Change Foundation Summit • Latinos in Ag • Agriculture Future of America • State/Regional Meetings • Ag Day • AAAE • FFA Alumni • FFA Convention • NAAE Convention • Teach Ag Ambassador Program • Data Collection • Teach Ag Intern • Social Media • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • YouTube • Job Postings • AgCareers.com • Website • CoP
Due by August 30th • Travel information • Driving or flying • Flight information if applicable (airline, flight #, arrival & departure times) • Cell phone number • Scheduling issues during NFFA Convention • Dropbox account for use after convention
Important Dates to Remember • NATIONAL TEACH AG DAY • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION • OCTOBER 27- NOVEMBER 1
Contact Teach Ag Ellen Thompson ethompson.naae@uky.edu 605.350.3842 Andrea Fristoe afristoe.naae@uky.edu 859-257-2224 Victoria Hamilton vhamilton.naae@uky.edu 859-257-2224 Aileen Ehnaileen.ehn@naae.org www.naae.org/teachag @teach_ag #teachag