NAAE's Communities of Practice is the only professional networking site designed specifically with agricultural educators in mind. It's a networking site, like Facebook, but with more emphasis on sharing resources and information.

Find lesson plans, worksheets, powerpoints, and ideas that have been shared by your peers in agricultural education. Have a problem or question? Ask it in our discussion forums. The site is organized into topic-based communities, so whether you're looking for help with your Animal Science class, wondering how to best organize your SAE's, or have a question for the profession, it's easy to find the right spot. Everything that's on Communities of Practice has been put there by other agricultural educators, so you know it's been tried in a real-world setting.

1. Download our CoP Basic User Guide for a list of tips and hints to help you get going on Communities of Practice.
2. Go to the site - http://communities.naae.org
3. Create a user account- it's fast and free! Look for the "Register" link in the top right corner. After you sign up for an account, you'll have to wait to have your account approved by the community administrator.
4. Once you receive an email to let you know your account has been approved, log in with your user name and password.
5. Start exploring the community - View other members' profiles, find resources... the possibilities are almost limitless! If you get stuck or need help, visit the Help and FAQ's community.