Event Description Introduces students to the benefits and opportunities in Agricultural Education, including SAE and FFA. This conference is the “hook-line-and-sinker to get students to buy into Agricultural Education throughout their four years in high school. Who: Freshmen What: Each student will:
Define Agricultural Education, it's three ring model (Classroom & Laboratory, Supervised Agricultural Experience [SAE] and the National FFA Organization) and the three "Rs" model (Rigorous Instruction, Relevant Experiences and Relationships)
Explore the Six Benefits of Agricultural Education through hands on team challenges: Learning, Experience, Leadership, Competition, Travel and Personal Growth.
Discover the Six Opportunities in Agricultural Education, which provide the Six Benefits: Hands-On Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), Officers and Committees, Career Development Events (CDE), Conventions and Conferences.
Develop a personal plan of action utilizing SMART goals that address the following areas: Lead (FFA), Learn (Classroom), Earn (SAE), and Live (Life).
Freshmen: Experience your "All Access Pass"! This is no ordinary leadership experience! You will spend the day diving into the incredible ways Agricultural Education will impact your life and the exciting events and opportunities in store for you. This action-packed day is sure to be a fun way to meet new people and receive your "All Access Pass" with Agricultural Education and FFA. When: Coming Soon Location: Ottawa High School Arrive to Mrs. Gilmore's Classroom: 8:00 AM Load Bus: 8:15 AM Bus will leave: 8:20 AM (we will not wait for you! Be on time!) Arrive Back to School: 3:00 PM What to bring: $10.00-$15.00 for lunch, a pencil, and a clipboard (provided by Mrs. Gilmore) What to wear: School Apparel