1. Dr. Ann De Lay – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo adelay@calpoly.edu

2. California At A Glance

4. It’s all about relationships… CultureConnectionCultivation

5. Culture

6. 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

7. Cultivation Teacher Candidate Conclave Presentation to CATA Sectional Meetings (x2) Regional Meetings (x2) Regional Roadshow New Professionals Institute CATA Conference CATA AgriSkills

8. 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

9. Teacher Candidate Conclave

10. Presentation to CATA Orientation Meeting Sunday of first Conference Presentation on Stage at Opening Session

11. Professional Development Sectional Meetings (Fall & Spring) Regional Meetings (Fall & Spring) Regional Roadshow (November/December)

12. 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

13. New Professionals Institute

14. CATA Conference

15. 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

16. Other… CATA 2030 Committee

17. Dr. Ann De Lay Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo adelay@calpoly.edu