Professional Development

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.

Integrating CNC Technology into the Agricultural Education Classroom

When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 9 am-1:30 pm
Where: Seneca East HS, 13343 E US Highway 224, Attica OH 44807
Registration Deadline: July 30, 2025
Maximum Capacity: 20 teachers
Cost: $30
Registration Link
Join us for a hands-on professional development workshop designed specifically for Ohio Agricultural Education teachers interested in integrating CNC technology into their classrooms. Aligned with Ohio Agricultural Education Content Standards, this session will provide educators with practical skills to enhance instruction in ag mechanics and precision agriculture.

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.
Pre-Registration Form / Agenda and Session Descriptions / Ashland Credit / Holiday In Express / TownePlace Suites / Hampton Inn & Suites

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.