Bell Quiz Please list three considerations you think an ag teacher should think about during an SAE visit

Supervision: the ‘S’ in SAE AGSC 405 Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs Kasee Smith Lesleigh Bagley

Today YWBAT… 1. Explain the role of the Agricultural Science Teacher in successful Supervised Agricultural Experience programs.

Teacher Responsibilities Provide classroom instruction about SAE’s Help identify SAE opportunities for students Promote accurate record keeping

Teacher Responsibilities Visit and supervise SAE programs Educate school administrators and employers about SAE programs Encourage students to have SAE’s

Instruction about SAE’s Correlate classroom instruction with SAE programs (include non-traditional SAE’s) Teach a 3-5 day unit during the first month of school to all incoming students Have students list how they, personally, will benefit from having an SAE

Identify SAE Opportunities Contact local agribusiness/ranch employers about opportunities for your students

Record Keeping Schedule time in each class for students to update their record books Communicate this with students EARLY so they can come prepared

Visit and Supervise Visit students regularly to check on progress (remember – this is part of your job!) Keep good records from your visits

Visit and Supervise Discuss successes and improvements with the student and parents/employers Example visitation form on course website

Points to Consider Visiting students at home Transporting students School Project Centers

Educate Administrators/Parents about SAE Programs Send a welcoming letter to parents of new students – in this letter include what to expect as a parent of an ag student, specifically explain FFA and SAE benefits Invite your Superintendent/Principal to SAE visits, banquets, conventions Keep them informed!!!!!!!!!

Encourage Students Have a bulletin board displaying SAE programs Encourage students to speak to other classes about their SAE If possible, have the intro classes visit SAE programs of older students

Encourage Students Have SAE a part of the grading system – make it a requirement Have an SAE/FFA Wall of Fame – display plaques, pictures and student accomplishments Have students apply for proficiency awards through the FFA

Objectives Explain the role of the Agricultural Science Teacher in successful Supervised Agricultural Experience programs.