Dr. Ann De Lay – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
California At A Glance
It’s all about relationships… CultureConnectionCultivation
Culture
Connection Early Field Experiences Hard Card Observe at Local Programs Home Visits FFA Meetings CATA Meetings – SLO Section & South Coast Region Judging Opportunities – Regional Events, Opening/Closing Membership CFFA – Host Students/Teams ATA – Panel Discussion
Cultivation Teacher Candidate Conclave Presentation to CATA Sectional Meetings (x2) Regional Meetings (x2) Regional Roadshow New Professionals Institute CATA Conference CATA AgriSkills
Teacher Candidate Conclave Teacher Candidates from 5 institutions January Paid for by State Contract Topics: getting the job and launching into profession Develop consistency in understanding role as a professional Ag Teacher Get acquainted with the support network and peers
Teacher Candidate Conclave
Presentation to CATA Orientation Meeting Sunday of first Conference Presentation on Stage at Opening Session
Professional Development Sectional Meetings (Fall & Spring) Regional Meetings (Fall & Spring) Regional Roadshow (November/December)
New Professionals Institute 1 st – 3 rd year Ag Teachers November $125 – rest by State Contract Topics: based on stage in career, feedback, state staff and inventory Develop knowledge and skills to fulfill roles as teachers, FFA & SAE Advisors, program managers and student mentors Become integrated into the support network: teachers, teacher educators, state staff and industry leaders
New Professionals Institute
CATA Conference
CATA AgriSkills Serves teachers at all stages of career June, follows CATA Conference Leveled costs… and much subsidized by CATA $200 honorarium for presenters 4-hour sessions… must attend 3 sessions to claim CEU. Topics derived from teacher survey and vary in subject
Other… CATA 2030 Committee
Dr. Ann De Lay Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo