NAAE: National Association of Agricultural Educators


	Professional State Association Awards Applications now available - Due Sept 1. State Leaders - apply to have your state association recognized by NAAE. Go>>

	Running for NAAE office? If you want to run for NAAE Regional Vice president or Regional Secretary, you must submit a completed Memorandum of Understanding to NAAE by September 15th. Download a MOU>>

	NAAE Regional Award Winners Congratulations to all our winners! Click here to see our 2010 NAAE Award Winners

	2010 NAAE Convention November 30-December 4, Las Vegas Convention Schedule (Draft) Go>> Convention Registration Pre-registration ends October 29 Go>> NAAE Convention Housing Book your room at the Riviera Hotel and Casino Go>> Registration for Organizational Members & Business Partners Reception Now Open Showcase your products or services to convention attendees Go>>

	Teach Ag National Teach Ag Day 2011 set for March 24th. Mark your Calendar, and check back often for updates. Go to Teach Ag webpages>> August Ag Education Spotlights: Check out the most recent installment of perspectives about agricultural education from ag teachers and ag ed majors Go to spotlights>>

	NAAE Communities of Practice The only online community just for ag educators! Log on now or watch a short video to learn more Help us spread the word about Communities of Practice at your summer meetings! Find a workshop outline, flyers, a PowerPoint, and a video to make a presentation easy. Go>>

	News & Views - Advocacy Issue Read the NAAE newsletter. In this edition: Advocacy, Isn't that Someone Else's Job? Advocacy Spotlight - Ohio Current Trends in Federal Ag Ed Legislation Ten Ways to use the NAAE Legislative Action Center Read the newsletter

	SmartEdge-GMAC Financial Literacy Program NAAE, in partnership with SmartEdge-GMAC and the National FFA Foundation, is please to provide its members with SmartEdge-GMAC financial literacy program. This program is aimed at helping people make better financial decisions by providing them with information about budgeting, credit reports, credit scoring, as well as other tools. GMAC believes “the more you know, the more we all benefit.” Learn more

	Special offer from the National Science Teachers Association Become a member of NSTA and expand your professional development opportunities. NSTA is offering a special discount membership rate of $64 for NAAE members. That's a 14% savings off regular NSTA dues. Take advantage of new opportunities and resources that will help enhance your career.Go to the NSTA website to join NSTA on-line.