professional development

National Programs

National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Program
National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Program

The Academy serves to train agriculture teachers on how to enhance the science that is already present in agriculture, as well as develop students as problem solvers and thinkers through the inquiry-based teaching method.

Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium
Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium

The Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium is a professional development experience for preservice agricultural education majors which provides customized professional development, networking, and mentoring with current and future agriculture teachers from across the country.

XLR8 - eXcellence in Leadership for Retention
XLR8 - eXcellence in Leadership for Retention

A program for 7-15 year agriculture teachers consisting of sessions during NAAE convention and a peer cohort to help retain experienced teachers in agricultural education.

TURN the KEY to Continued Success
Teachers Turn the Key Scholarship Program

A unique program for second, third and fourth year agriculture teachers consisting of sessions during NAAE convention and development of a peer cohort to help participants with early career challenges.

Virtual Book Club
Virtual Book Club

Personalize your professional development with the NAAE Virtual book club and earn professional development credit or CEU's.

NAAE Wise & Well Program
NAAE Wise & Well Program

NAAE offers our members a comprehensive and varied approach program that provides physical, emotional, mental, financial, and relational wellness support.