Supervised Agricultural Experience The actual, planned application of concepts and principles learned in agricultural education.

Supervised Agricultural Experience Students are supervised by: vAg Teachers vParents vEmployers vOther Adults

Supervised Agricultural Experience So what is Agriculture?

Supervised Agricultural Experience What kind of experiences? vPlacement –Paid –Unpaid vEntrepreneurship –Production –Agribusiness vExploratory –Career Awareness –Ag Literacy

Why a home visit? PURPOSE IS TO: 7provide individual instruction 7develop relationships with parents/employers

How to supervise an SAE WHEN? 8Group Supervision 8Conference Period 8Home/Job Visit

How to supervise an SAE HOW? 8Visit every student 8Arrange visits in advance 8More visits to freshman 8Number of visits? 8Keep record of home visits 8Telephone between visits

Helping students select an SAE Consider: 7Experience and education level of student 7Student's personal interests and goals 7Availability of financing the SAE 7Career interests of the student 7Encouragement from parents/guardians 7Availability of facilities

7Make career and personal choices 7Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills 7Expand ag competencies learned in class and lab 7Gain self-confidence 7Develop human relation skills 7Explore career opportunities 7Gain occupational experience Benefits of an SAE

7Apply record keeping skills/learn money management 7Pursue individualized learning 7Develop responsibility 7Develop pride in ownership 7Achieve independence 7Develop an appreciation of the work ethic

Common SAE Problems Financing Limited Facilities Lack of Administrative Support Lack of Community Support Lack of Parental Support