Session 21- SAE Exploration

We had a great class on Thursday with Dr. Hanagriff. Dr. Hanagriff explained SAE in depth and gave valuable resources for future SAE experiences. Thank you all for a great class!

What are you curious about?

• Are there any reformations in plan for SAE? 
• Yesterday during class it was mentioned that the record book contests are in need of change in order to encompass more student projects. 
• SAE Implementation
• If you are referring to the SAE Implementation Guide, contact Janae Bickhart for more help. As far as SAE Implementation in school programs, it is part of the three circle model so it is vital in the classroom as well.
•  The opinion and views of a teacher that grades their class by allowing 1/3 of the grade to be FFA, 1/3 of the grade is SAE and 1/3 is classroom.
•  As a side project when contacting teachers for the CDE Success Plan, try asking teachers their thoughts on the incorporation of the three circle model in class. Also maybe outside of class interview students who had teachers who implemented this.
•  SAE Projects with school resources
• SAE projects can be done with school resources, remember the student does not have to have their SAE as their own project they can keep it on anything agriculturally related. Students could keep records on the class rabbit or could work in the greenhouse, it all up to the teacher's discretion.
• How to innovate students use of SAE
•  SAE innovations is in the eyes of the teacher. To give students more opportunities, they may want to try to push students to explore projects outside their comfort zone. 
• Explaining the importance of Ag Ed to a school without an Ag Ed program.
• The best answer for this is to explain to the school what student and school benefits can come from an Ag Ed program. 

What did you learn?

•  SAE is an integral part of the three circle model
• SAE implementation in the classroom
• Ag teachers have authority!
• Resources for SAE 

What did you learn? 

• Proficiency Awards
• https://www.ffa.org/programs/awards/proficiency/Pages/default.aspx  is a link to the National FFA website that explains the different proficiency awards
• I want to learn more about local or national councils of Ag Education and job opportunities
• Here is a link to the National FFA website with links to different state job postings: https://www.ffa.org/ffaresources/career/teachingjobs/Pages/default.aspx
• Here is a link to the National Association of Agricultural Educators: http://www.naae.org/
• Here is a link to the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators: http://www.paffa.state.pa.us/PAAE/PAAE%20Home.htm
• Taxes and Accounting regarding SAE
•  The best answer for this would be to interview an accountant to ask specific questions. Would be a great side project!
• Working with school administration along with the FFA/agricultural education program
• As stressed in previous classes, communication is important. Tell the administration all the positive things that FFA and the program are doing and invite them to become involved.
• What to look for on SAE visits?
• It could be something as simple as if the students is taking pride in their project to something as complex as exploring their involvement in specific projects. This is up to the teacher discretion, there is no set way to grade.