The Agricultural Education Service provides teachers of agriculture with numerous opportunities to hone their skills in an effort to stay current with the latest changes in the industry. The following technical updates are provided to teachers at a nominal cost through collaborative efforts between the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Ohio Association for Agricultural Educators, The Ohio State University, Wilmington College and Central State University.
ir first years of teaching with information as it related to the three components of Agricultural Education: Classroom/Lab Instruction, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences within these professional development sessions.
New Teacher Success Series
When: March 17, 2025 – 9am-3:30pm
Where: Ohio FFA Center, Columbus OH
Registration: Click here to register by March 10, 2025. Thanks to the generous support of Ohio Corn and Wheat, registration for this event is complimentary. We encourage you to honor their contribution by making attendance a priority.
This workshop series is designed for first-, second-, and third-year teachers in all Agricultural Education programs, pathways, and licensure venues who seek professional development opportunities to collaborate with educators statewide. The goal is to enhance efficiency and preparedness during the early years of teaching. Participants will meet in person three times annually, receiving ongoing support while reflecting on current issues and upcoming activities in the Agricultural Education calendar.
The program aims to support new Agricultural Education instructors during their initial years in the profession. State staff, the Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators, and experienced teachers will provide guidance on the three core components of Agricultural Education: Classroom/Lab Instruction, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences. These professional development sessions will equip early-career teachers with valuable insights and resources for success.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jena Kemmerer.
Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference
When: June 10-12, 2025
Where: Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH
The Agricultural Education Summer Conference is an exciting 3-day professional conference designed for Ohio teachers of agriculture to network and get the latest classroom updates and resources. The content delivered at this conference is standards based and student centered. Teachers are issued contact hours for their participation and college credit is available for purchase through OAAE’s partnership with Ashland University.
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2025 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COLLEGE GRADUATES-All 2025 Agricultural Education college graduates are invited to attend the 2025 Ohio Ag Ed Summer Conference and your registration cost is waived. Registration opens May 5, 2025 by emailing Brenda Correll and closes May 30, 2025. Please keep in mind that attendance is expected if you register.
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS-In total, 20 spots with waived registration cost are available for pre-service teachers, or first-through fourth-year students at Central State University, The Ohio State University and Wilmington College planning to pursue a career as an agricultural educator. Registration for Pre-Service teachers opens on May 12, 2025 by emailing Brenda Correll and closes May 30, 2025. Please keep in mind that attendance is expected if you register.