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A.I. in the Classroom (47:03)
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Presenters: Jarrod Montford
Looking for a great way to introduce bovine reproductive science into your animal science and veterinary science classes, considered checking out the A.I. in the Classroom workshop. We also offer curriculum resources for you to take back into your classrooms and stock show programs.
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Advanced Floral Designs (19:09)
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Presenters: Susan Piland TMFA
For those of you that have flower of the month we are going to show you designs that will compliment your instruction in advance principles of design that will be perfect your flower of the month clubs.
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Advanced Floral: Spiral Hand-tied Bouquets (24:50)
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Presenters: Susan Piland TMF
This presentation will highlight a hand -tied spiral bouquet using floral and plant materials. The stems may be wrapped, embellished, or left natural. This style has been the most popular style for bridesmaid bouquets and as a selection of numerous brides. The Spiral-Hand-Tied bouquet may also be used for Prom and other events.
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Are You on the SAE Struggle Bus? (37:39)
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Presenters: Lily Pruitt West
Are your students and school on a limited budget? Is motivation about SAEs limited?
Come join us as we present about how we have used Foundational SAEs, School Based Enterprises, and SAE for All to transform SAEs while on a budget.
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Basic Greenhouse Maintenance and Management (41:34)
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Presenters: Tracy Cortez
Teachers will learn how to maintain a greenhouse and manage a greenhouse as a student learning environment. Areas of concentration will include cleaning, disinfecting, repairing cooling systems, fans, and other infrastructure components. Information on managing the learning environment including assessing outside horticulture lab activities will also be discussed.
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Design Flower Crown / Floral Presentation (26:31)
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Presenters: Iuliia Wells-Prokhorova
It would be Fantastic to see Iuliia amazing work and hands on activities, being able to show teachers a presentation on how to design a flower crown incorporating botanical . The flower crown has became a very customary and popular flower arrangement that many teachers find it interesting.Iuliia Prokhorova is an amazing talented floral artist. She has been awarded Floral Designer & Educator.
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Develop Your Chapter's Press Kit (21:59)
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Presenters: Aaron Alejandro
An effective chapter press kit can be used to communicate to your local school board, campus administration, and community the efforts of your agricultural education classes and FFA activities. We will help you develop your press kit and share best practices on how to utilize it in your community.
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Effective Ways of Training Officer Candidates (1:03:47)
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Presenters: David Frazier
How do you assist students who are interested in running for District, Area or State FFA office? What are methods to use that will enable them to develop skills that will prove affective when they go through the selection process? This workshop will focus on what can be done to assist these students as they begin working towards their goals of being an officer at any level of our organization.
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FFA CDE Fair (Virtually) (25:25)
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Presenters: Beverley Schroedter
Every year we create a CDE presentation in a career fair style in which all ag students interact with multiple CDE pieces and informational booths about the opportunities available to them each spring. The teachers share information and use their returning students to share information and promote the teams. We even created a virtual one this spring.
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From Seeds to Sales: Turning a Plant Science Unit into an Entrepreneurship (26:50)
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Presenters: Beverley Schroedter
The lesson is taught every spring to students in Principles of Agriculture. Students begin with a packet of seeds and end with sales generated by their products. The program is based on engaging students in plant science and in agribusiness without them actually knowing it. Students plan, experiment, and sell their products to customers. They also keep records in AET. No greenhouse required.
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From the Classroom to the Board Room-Real World Public Speaking (43:33)
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Presenters: Amanda Kacal
One of the best ways our students are able to shine is through real world experiences. Extemporaneous public speaking is just the avenue for the application of real world public speaking. In this workshop, a panel of those who are the "best in the business" will share tips and tricks of getting your students prepared to move from the classroom to the boardroom.
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Hatching in the Classroom (39:31)
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Presenters: Skyler Shively
Workshop participants will get online access to free curriculum, resources, and fun filled lessons and labs for the poultry industry and all stages of poultry embryo development. In the workshop we will complete hands-on labs as well as discuss practical applications of the poultry industry for student success.
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Hosting an Invitational Floral Design Competition (52:56)
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Presenters: Jack Winterrowd
Do you have talented Floral Design students that deserve a competitive avenue to showcase their skills? Are you looking for ways to enhance engagement of your most talented students? Does your Floral Design program need an infusion of excitement? An invitational Floral Design Competition could be the ticket to open new doors in the Floral Design Industry.
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iCEV Implementation: Tips, Advice & Strategies for the Beginning User (27:01)
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Presenters: Dusty Moore
First-time or new users - Learn from iCEV team members as they provide detailed demonstrations of state-approved courses, TEKs-correlation alignments and lesson plans. From automatic testing and grading to managing class rosters to industry-backed certifications, iCEV’s course content and management tools make implementation simply and easy.
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Navigating Public Policy and Politics - Legislative Lead (52:24)
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Presenters: Aaron Alejandro
Gain insights into best practices in navigating public policy and politics. Learn ways to connect with your elected officials and become a trusted advisor on issues related to public education, career technical education (CTE), and career technical student organizations (CTSOs) like the Texas FFA.
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Participation in your Chapter’s POA (27:24)
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Presenters: Dr. Roger Hanagriff
Come learn how to incorporate your student leadership in the development of your chapter’s Strategic Plan (POA) in AET. Tips from this workshop can help you facilitate this process and help you complete the National Chapter Award application and other valuable program reports.
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Plant Breeding for Field Crops (39:55)
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Presenters: Steve Hague
Hands-on activities related to plant breeding that are easily transferrable to the classroom. Participants will have stations that use corn and cotton plant parts as models for projects that depict plant reproduction, screening for conventional and GMO traits, the scientific method, and data analysis.
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Recruiting and Training Speakers (33:24)
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Presenters: Nikki Reed
How to get kids interested and invested in public speaking and then make practices fun and productive. The importance of a timeline. Connecting this to their FFA degrees!!
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The Do's and Don'ts of Writing Proficiency and Star Awards (1:08:15)
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Presenters: David Frazier
This workshop will focus on proficiency and star award applications and how they should be completed in order to be competitive at ever level. Teachers will be provided knowledge and examples regarding the proper way to answer questions in the application so that students can receive maximum points when evaluated using the appropriate rubrics.
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Welding Build Off Contest (1:04:33)
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Presenters: Micah Fry
Students will be able to build a project by themselves by using their own tools in a contest situation. It is a timed event and they must work as a team to complete the project. It should simulate a real world work site with safety in mind.
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What Ducks Unlimited has to offer you (35:21)
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Presenters: Tom Johnson
Learn about the resources Ducks Unlimited offers to provide valuable personal and career development experiences to high school agricultural students. Join DU staff and volunteers to learn about scholarship and fundraising opportunities, as well as the Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification.
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A Look Inside the Classroom of Award Winning Teachers (54:42)
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Presenters: Erin Stutts
This workshop is geared toward new and early service teachers. Join Erin Stutts and Sheridan Clinkscales, who have both been named Regional Teachers of the Year, as they discuss lesson design, classroom management, relationships with students, and other tips and tricks that have contributed to their success (they were nominated for this workshop by Dr. Dwayne Pavelock of SHSU).
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AET Basics (53:29)
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Presenters: Vanessa Kirby
Come learn about the basics of navigating AET along with tips on how to improve the record book experience, for you and your students. This includes creating new accounts, managing old accounts, setting up courses, important Student PROFILE areas, and setting up successful SAE projects.
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Aquaponics in the Classroom (19:56)
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Presenters: Wayne Hux
Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants in a recirculating ecosystem. The fish waste provides nutrients for the plants. Bacteria and plants help to clean the water for the fish.
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Basic Agricultural Mechanics Projects for New Teachers (21:32)
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Presenters: Dr. Ryan Saucier
In this hour long workshop, multiple entry level agricultural mechanics projects will be discussed. Focus will be given to entry level teachers and any instructional challenges. A question and answer session will follow.
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Certifications to Enhance College & Career Possibilities (32:53)
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Presenters: Dusty Moore
Learn from iCEV team members as they discuss the implementation process and value of the industry-backed certifications tested for on the iCEV platform. From food science to floral design to small engine fundamentals to veterinary science, iCEV’s certification program has something for all students. New certifications will also be announced.
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Developing Competitive Events for Floral and Horticulture Students (1:13:26)
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Presenters: Jack Winterrowd
Are you looking for ways to increase engagement with your Floral Design and Horticulture students? This workshop will be a panel of teachers describing ways that those students can enhance their Floral Design and Horticulture SAE opportunities by competing in Youth Fairs, Chapter shows and Industry related events.
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Developing Retail Experiences in Floral Design (1:07:11)
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Presenters: Jack Winterrowd
Have you been thinking about starting a "Flower of the Month" Club? Does your Floral Design class need a fundraiser to allow your students to enhance their skills? Do you want to increase awareness of Floral Design activities and opportunities in your classroom? Do you already have a "FOM" but need help making it better? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this workshop is for you!
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Dissecting the Job Interview LDE (53:34)
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Presenters: Heather Davis
Have you ever thought the Job Interview LDE has too many moving parts to navigate? Come learn about each piece of the contest and how you can be successful in training your students.
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How to be Successful at Ag. Mechanics Projects. (57:57)
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Presenters: Dr. Lon Shell
The presentation will include project planning, purchaser contracts, development of project budget, project design, project fabrication, exhibiting award-winning projects, award/ prize disbursements, parent involvement, fundraising, and booster clubs. A short history of Major project shows in Texas, how they were developed to make them more educational "Its more than a Project Show".
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Introduction to Floral Basics (38:45)
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Presenters: Debbie Woltmann TMFA
This workshop will discuss basic design knowledge. The Presenter will design several basic designs and share mechanics, such as proper balance, proportion, and depth, to create beauty, stability, and lasting quality. The constant guidelines of composition, harmony, focal point, balance, proportion, line, rhythm, texture, and color that all governs floral design.
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Not your Average Notebook- Quick Guide (31:37)
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Presenters: Brandy Elrod
In this workshop you will learn how to turn your traditional interactive notebooks into a Digital Interactive Notebook so that you can use it both virtually and in the classroom. We will teach you where to find resources to construct the DIN's as well as how to use them in your classes. These are not your average notebooks that will make your classes fun and keep your students engaged.
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Quality Painting of Ag Mech Projects (48:22)
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Presenters: Danny Reaves
The workshop will go over the basics of painting techniques and prepping the surface for a quality painted project. (we can bring bare metal examples to paint if necessary but might have trouble with the fumes & overspray, etc.) examples of sand paper and finished products. examples of paint guns. and techniques. etc.
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SAE Tips for Managing Foundational Projects (27:24)
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Presenters: Dr. Roger Hanagriff
Are you struggling with every student having an SAE in your program? Come learn how foundational SAEs can connect all students with an SAE and how to manage those projects effectively in AET. Also, learn how students can record their SAE skills and what report that feeds into in AET!
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Secrets of CTE- What they are not telling you (41:32)
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Presenters: Julie Anderson
Learn CTE related information about funding, programs of study, work based learning, and CTSOs that you need to know as an ag teacher. Explore what you need to be doing to keep your program relevant and get tools to help you talk with leadership about the direction of your programs.. Learn this information from a former Ag teacher turned Educational Service Center CTE consultant.
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Selecting Livestock Projects for Students (47:17)
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Presenters: Dave Marcath
Vance and I are more than comfortable in putting on a Selecting Livestock Projects for Students Workshop at the conference. Topics would include quality projects within budgets, management types, breeds, establishing goals, locating livestock, anatomy, and physiology.
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Skills Demonstrations for Veterinary Science CDE (33:41)
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Presenters: Tyler Vogel
Learn Vet Science CDE skills from Ag Teachers, Veterinarians and Vet Technicians to help train your team for contests and get your kids ready for work in a vet clinic if they are working towards their CVA. Get to see alternative methods to practice skills so you don't have to break the bank. Teachers will get hands on practice with these skills during the workshop.
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Student/Advisor Responsibilities for District and Area Officers (45:12)
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Presenters: Peggy Georg
This workshop will go over responsibilities for working with students on District and Area Officer teams to have effectively run teams and continue to build strong student leaders. Designed for new and/or recently appointed advisors who have been tasked with serving as their District and/or Area Officer Team Advisor.
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Teacher Burnout: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery (44:04)
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Presenters: Dr. Candis Carraway
With the high stress year we all have experienced it is essential for us to take a closer look at Teacher Burnout. We will discuss how to identify different stages of burnout as well as discuss strategies for preventing and overcoming burnout.
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The Joy of Floral Design: Recipes for Success (1:25:28)
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Presenters: Courtney Champagne
Recipes for success would be a workshop developed for the beginning Floral Design teacher. In the workshop items to be presented would be but are not limited to as follows: Creating your own recipes for design, items needed for class, and creating digital materials to assist in the learning process.
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V-Carve for Dummies (51:06)
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Presenters: Rodolfo Rodriguez
Learning the Basics of V-Carve. We will use the V-Carve program to create DXF files that can be used on a plasma CNC table to cut out designs and a variety of shapes for successful clean projects.
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Vet Med Apps Curriculum and Labs (53:38)
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Presenters: Ashlie Bowen
We will present the scope and sequence used at Miller Career & Technology Center in Katy ISD. We will go over many of the lab activities and lesson plans we use.
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Veterinary Paraprofessionals - Why Titles Matter (1:06:02)
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Presenters: Susan Culp, DVM
This workshop will address the key differences between a Licensed Veterinary Technician, a Certified Veterinary Assistant and a veterinary assistant working in Texas veterinary practices. Educational requirements, certification/licensure requirements, scope of practice and level of supervision will be discussed.
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Advanced Floral: Next Level Marketable Symmetrical Design (29:48)
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Presenters: Debbie Woltmann TMFA
This virtual design workshop will discuss how to take the Symmetrical Triangle Arrangement taught for the Level 1 Floral Certification and create a design into a marketable piece that can be sold in a floral shop. Flowers and supply list will be provided if you wish to design during the virtual workshop.
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Blacksmithing in the Shop (13:24)
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Presenters: Terryll Gloden
How to incorporate blacksmithing into your shop and ag mech projects.
Best tools and practices and safety.
Start up cost and returns.
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Digital Portfolios in Action (24:48)
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Presenters: Aimee Pavelock
Looking for an easy way for students to demonstrate and showcase their skills remotely and in-person? A digital portfolio is the answer, and half the work is already done for you! Students can collect artifacts and show evidence of mastery and acquired skills through templates for each AFNR course.
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Emerging Agricultural Issues (45:53)
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Presenters: Dakota Massey
Texas Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs division will discuss several emerging Agricultural Issues that can be used for the LDE contest or as speech topics.
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Evaluating and Scoring Texas FFA Scholarship Applications (1:09:10)
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Presenters: Jim Harris
This workshop will provide guidance and insight in how scholarship reviewers at the Area and State levels can use the Texas FFA Approved Scholarship Rubric as adopted on 9/13/2020. Teachers can also use this workshop to learn how to prepare scholarship applications alongside the Rubric, in hopes of maximizing their students' chances for success.
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Mapping Crops by Texas Counties Using Excel (25:48)
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Presenters: Dr. Phil Hamilton
The workshop includes showing participants how maps provide all kinds of agricultural information around the world and demonstrates how to use Excel to map NASS.USDA data to map Texas crops by county.
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Maximizing TRS and Avoiding the 403(b) Trap (27:06)
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Presenters: Richie Thweatt/Clint Hutson
Chad, Clint, and Richie with Strategic Capital and HelpTXTeachers have worked for over 20 years helping Texas educators understand their TRS pensions and how to save more tax efficiently for retirement.
Its so important to know how TRS works and to avoid the 403(b) trap. This seminar will focus on those main areas, as well as, saving tax free for retirement, Social Security, and Medicare.
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Promote Your Program Using the AET Website (27:46)
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Presenters: Tim Murphy
A new feature for Texas teachers, launched this spring, the AETWeb is a Chapter Website that is dynamically linked to your Chapter's AET Records, and continuously updated as students keep records, create and manage events in the Chapter Tracker, and use the Program Strategy Manager to create and manage the Chapter's POA. Begin using this new feature to promote your program!
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Reading Strategies in the Ag Classroom (29:05)
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Presenters: Emily Veraa
Reading skills aren't just for English class. Are you looking for ways to help students become better at reading? I use multiple strategies to help students improve reading skills in an Ag Classroom.
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SAE Grading and Helping Students Track SAE Skills (30:33)
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Presenters: Vanessa Kirby
This workshop focuses on how students log their AFNR skills through SAE planning and Journaling (SAE, FFA, and Community Service) and how you can score their SAE skills. We will also share new skill attainment reports to showcase your program to school administration, which addresses work-based learning demand on agricultural education.
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Shop Safety for Ag Shop Classes (10:32)
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Presenters: Shelbie Powell
This five-part series covers Bench Mounted Power Tool Safety, Power Hand Tool Safety, Shop Load Handling Safety, Torch Safety & Air Compressor Safety. The lessons are a great addition to an agricultural shop class. Each topic comes with a interactive PowerPoint, fill-in-the-blank student notes, quizzes & a comprehensive exam. First aid tips are included. A great tool for subs and virtual learners.
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Show Smart Livestock: The livestock tool made by teachers, for teachers. (34:16)
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Presenters: Jordan Albiani
Show Smart is a virtual teaching tool developed by Ag Teachers for Ag Teachers. We know that Ag Teachers wear many hats, livestock supervisor being one of them. In an effort to help teachers deliver quality, relevant livestock curriculum we developed a library of video lessons and corresponding quizzes and activities to help develop confident showmen and instructors.
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Sustainable Intensification and Regenerative Agriculture: Equipping Students (38:55)
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Presenters: Dr. Bob Williams
As companies reassess their carbon footprints, they’re increasingly asking new hires to bring in sustainability best practices as well. But how do we equip our students with the knowledge and critical thinking required to leverage these emerging technologies in an evolving agricultural economy upon graduation?
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Teaching Outside The Lines (18:07)
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Presenters: Courtney Champagne
Teaching outside the lines is a workshop presentation over the Google Application: Google Drawing. In this presentation teachers will learn about the application, how to use, and give examples on how to utilize in classes.
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