2026 NAAE Convention

Present a Workshop

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS - CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

NAAE will accept proposals for professional development workshops to be presented at the 2026 NAAE Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 1-5, 2026, relating to topics appropriate for middle and secondary agricultural educators, teacher educators and post-secondary agricultural educators. 

Purpose: To present, in workshop format, information appropriate for agricultural educators. Workshops should relate directly to enhancing classroom/laboratory instruction, student work-based learning and/or leadership development, teacher professional development, program marketing/communications and partnership/collaborations.

Suggested Topics: Workshops may be presented on, but are not limited to, the following areas: Classroom instruction techniques, technology in the classroom, technical agricultural information, integration of academics, exceptional instructional materials, research pertinent and applicable to the classroom, specific topical areas, etc.

Parameters: In-person workshops will be 30 minutes (Snap Learning Spot) or 75 minutes (Idea Learning Lab) in length and have the possibility to be repeated. Expect an audience of 15-50 people. 

For businesses or organizations interested in presenting a workshop at NAAE Convention, please contact Alissa Smith, NAAE Chief Executive Officer.

Proposals are to be submitted by Monday, June 2nd. Questions may be directed to Cameron Earlywine

The call for workshop proposals for the 2026 NAAE Convention will open on April 1.