1. National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session #2
TUESDAY, August 7, PM EDT
For audio call Participant Code: #

2. Introductions
Name
What is your favorite agricultural subject to teach?
Why?

3. By the end of the training you will:
Describe the mission of the National Teach Ag Campaign
Define the agriculture teacher shortage
Explain the effects of the agriculture teacher shortage
Identify local, state and national solutions
Locate and organize ready to use resources
Participate in meaningful discussion
Ask timely and relevant questions

5. Quick Recall!! Name the FOUR Teach Ag Sponsors!
List THREE reasons that contribute to the national agriculture teacher shortage.
When is National Teach Ag Day?
How many Teach Ag workshops can you complete for reimbursement after National FFA Convention?
How long do you have to complete those workshops?
When is National FFA Convention?
List THREE ways the National Teach Ag Campaign is addressing the national demand for agriculture teachers.

6. The Teach Ag Website

7. Teach Ag Website True or False #1
There is a Branding Center page on the Teach Ag website.

8. Teach Ag Website True or False #1
Logos
Colors
Fonts
Downloadable Templates
Sponsor bar

9. Teach Ag Website True or False #2
The Teach Ag website has links to Teacher Certification requirements by state.

10. Teach Ag Website True or False #2

11. Teach Ag Website True or False #3
The Teach Ag website does not have resources to find an ag ed degree program near you.

12. Teach Ag Website True or False #3

13. Teach Ag Website True or False #4
There are Teach Ag Day planning resources on the Teach Ag website.

14. Teach Ag Website True or False #4

15. Teach Ag Website True or False #5
You can nominate someone to be an agriculture teacher on the Teach Ag website.

16. Teach Ag Website True or False #5

17. Teach Ag Website True or False #6
Teach Ag interactive games can be downloaded from the Teach Ag website.

18. Teach Ag Website True or False #6
Cash Bus
Are You Smarter than Your Ag Teacher?
Teach Ag Feud
Think Like Your Ag Teacher

19. Teach Ag Website True or False #7
There is a new Recruitment & Retention webpage on the Teach Ag website.

20. Teach Ag Website True or False #7

21. Teach Ag Website True or False #8
The Teach Ag Campaign DOES NOT provide monthly e-newsletters for its members.

22. Teach Ag Website True or False #8
New Teacher News
Teach Ag Times

23. Teach Ag Website True or False #9
There are links to current data about the demand for agriculture teachers on the Teach Ag website.

24. Teach Ag Website True or False #9
Nationwide Profile
NAAE Regional Profiles
AAAE Regional Breakdown
National FFA Regional Breakdown
State Ag Ed Profiles

25. Teach Ag Website True or False #10
There are resources for future agriculture teachers on the Teach Ag website.

26. Teach Ag Website True or False #10

27. National Teach Ag Campaign Website Resources www.naae.org/teachag
Sign Up for the National Teach Ag Campaign
Search by state for institutions that offer an Ag Ed degree
State teacher licensure requirements
Ag Ed FAQ Section
Job Openings by State
Teach Ag Lesson Plans, Activities, Games
Promising practices section
Branding Center
Parent Resources
Teach Ag Ambassador Profiles
Access the latest versions of the Teach Ag Annual Report
Advisory Board members
Teach Ag Merchandise and Promotional Materials
Teach Ag Workshop Materials
Supply/Demand Profiles
Grow Your Own Ag Teacher Tool Kit
E-Newsletters
Teach Ag Kits – Order Yours TODAY!
Future Teacher Resources
Flyers, Brochures, Posters

28. Questions???

29. Additional Teach Ag Resources

31. Supply and Demand Profiles http://www.naae.org/teachag/tools.cfm

32. State Teach Ag Results (STAR) Program
Data-based recruitment and retention plans
Implement effective and sustainable strategies
Tracking and Communication
Grant dollars associated with states in the program
Two-year agreements
State-led
Currently there are 38 STAR states in the program

33. National Teach Ag Day http://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm
Started in 2010
Nationwide day to celebrate agriculture teachers and encourage others to consider becoming an agriculture teacher.
Resources, ideas, and tools available on the Teach Ag website.
September 19, 2019
Hosted by BASF
Research Triangle Park, NC

34. National Teach Ag Day 2018 http://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm
9 Colleges participated in Commercial Contests
Winner: Kansas State Universty
5,427 website views
49 states joined the webcast
89 on-site attendees

35. National Teach Ag Campaign Advisory Board http://www. naae
Volunteer board representing all six NAAE regions
Two-year term commitment
Sub-committees provide feedback on R&R initiatives
Discuss R&R trends and best practices

36. Teach Ag Promotional Items http://www.naae.org/teachag/tag-promo.cfm
Stickers
Pens
Buttons
Magnets
Lapel Pins
Screen Cleaners
Luggage Tags
Lanyards
T-shirts
Hootie Owls
Electronics Cases
Posters
Logos
Teach Ag Videos

37. Teach Ag Kits http://www.naae.org/teachag/index.cfm#kits

38. Branding Center http://www.naae.org/teachag/brandingcenter.cfm
Teach Ag Logos
Teach Ag Specialty and Event Logos
Teach Ag Mission
Teach Ag Goal
Boilerplate
Sponsor Bar
Teach Ag Colors
Teach Ag Fonts
Teach Ag Branding Swoop (header, footer, center)

39. Handouts http://www.naae.org/teachag/tag-promo.cfm#brochure

40. Posters http://www.naae.org/teachag/tag-promo.cfm#poster

41. Additional Useful Resources- Internal
Talking Points Guides
Specific Audiences
Monthly Updates
Annual Report
Events across the country
MANRRS
Cultivating Change Foundation Summit
Latinos in Ag
Agriculture Future of America
State/Regional Meetings
Ag Day
AAAE
FFA Alumni
FFA Convention
NAAE Convention
Teach Ag Ambassador Program
Data Collection
Teach Ag Intern
Social Media
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Job Postings
AgCareers.com
Website
CoP

42. Questions???

44. Due by August 30th Travel information Driving or flying
Flight information if applicable (airline, flight #, arrival & departure times)
Cell phone number
Scheduling issues during NFFA Convention
Dropbox account for use after convention

46. Important Dates to Remember
NATIONAL TEACH AG DAY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION
OCTOBER 27- NOVEMBER 1

47. Questions, Comments, Concerns…..

49. Contact Teach Ag www.naae.org/teachag @teach_ag #teachag
Ellen Thompson
Victoria Hamilton
Andrea Fristoe
Aileen Ehn
@teach_ag
#teachag
Teach Ag is here to help. I’m looking for states to work with who are interested in planning and implementing successful R&R models.
Stop by the booth and pick up your regional S/D profile /2008 Ag Ed Summit R/R ideas. Teach Ag owl. List of resources and more. If we are out of anything go to the Teach Ag website and print your own copy.