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.

New Teacher Success Series

When: April 9, 2024 (new date)
Where: Ohio FFA Center, Columbus, OH
Cost: $40.00
This series of workshops is designed for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year teachers in all Ag Ed programs, pathways and licensure venues who value professional development opportunities to collaborate with teachers statewide. The sessions aid instructors in becoming more efficient and prepared for the early years of the teaching profession. We will meet once virtually and three times in person annual to provide continued support throughout the year, reflecting on current issues and upcoming activities in the Ag Ed calendar throughout the school year. This program is designed to support Agricultural Education instructors during their first years of teaching. State Staff, seasoned teachers, and the Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators will provide teachers in their first years of teaching with information as it relates to the three components of Agricultural Education: Classroom/Lab Instruction, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences. This Professional Development event has a focus on the SAE portion of the three-circle model. Topics include Work-Life Balance, WebXam Prep and Data Analysis, Summer Prep, End of the Year Check Out, Maximizing Extended Time, and Utilizing AET Reports.
Click here to register by the April 1st deadline.
For more information, contact Jena Kemmerer.

Ohio Agricultural Education Summer Conference

When: June 11-13, 2024 
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. For more information, contact Ryan Curtis .
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2024 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COLLEGE GRADUATES-All 2024 Agricultural Education college graduates are invited to attend the 2024 Ohio Ag Ed Summer Conference and your registration cost is waived. Registration opens May 6, 2024 by emailing Brenda Correll and closes May 31, 2024. 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 13, 2024 by emailing Brenda Correll and closes May 31, 2024. Please keep in mind that attendance is expected if you register.