A.   QUALIFIED TEACHER (31 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X  1.  The agricultural education teacher(s) is officially certified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
  a. Option 1:
The teacher(s) of agricultural education is fully certified according to ISBE Minimum Requirements for State Certification and possesses a valid state standard secondary certificate for agriculture education.
  b. Option 2:
The teacher(s) is provisionally certified to teach agricultural education, but was enrolled in a course(s) and/or program designed to achieve state standard secondary certificate requirements of ISBE for agricultural education. The activity occurred during calendar year ending December 31, 2002, with appropriate documentation on file with ISBE.
0X 2. The teacher(s) of agricultural education possesses a minimum of 2000 hours of program-related work experience in the industry of agriculture with appropriate documentation on file.
  3. The agricultural education teacher is an active member of the Illinois Association of Vocational Agricultural Teachers (IAVAT) and affiliated professional organizations.
4X     a. Option 1
Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT)
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
Illinois Association for Career & Technical Education (IACTE)
2X     b. Option 2
Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
  4. The agricultural education teacher(s) is employed to maintain year-round instructional programs to provide for continuous education and supervision of students, especially summer experiences unique to the agricultural industry. The program extension is beyond the 185 day (9 month) legal school year. (Check only one)
0X     a. 9.0 month contract
1X     b. 9.5 month contract
2X     c. 10.0 month contract
3X     d. 10.5 month contract
4X     e. 11.0 month contract
5X     f. 12.0 month contract
  5. The agricultural education teacher(s) assumed a current year leadership role in the IAVAT in one or more of the following: (Max 2X)
2X   a.
  IAVAT Board OR
  IAVAT Section Chair AND/OR
  FFA Board
1-2X   b. IAVAT Committee (Max 2X)
      c. IAVAT Section Officer
(Claim 5.a. for Section Chair) OR
      d. Hosted/Organized IAVAT/FFA CDE
1X 6. The agricultural education teacher(s) has written and officially filed a professional development plan (PDP) by September 30 of the current calendar year.
7. The agricultural education teacher(s) participated in professional and technical development activities addressing the needs identified in the PDP including the following: (Check all that apply)
6X   a. 2002 Annual Agricultural Education (IAVAT) Conference
2X   b. 2002 Agricultural Education (IAVAT) non-conference in-service workshops
2X   c. Participated in Agricultural Education in-service activity, other than those listed above:
Specify: 
1X   d. The agricultural education teacher(s) is currently enrolled in an agricultural education course.
Specify:  
3X 8. The agricultural education teacher(s) is currently enrolled in AGED 400-T Beginning Agriculture Teachers course OR has received a master's degree in agriculture/agricultural education.
1X 9. The agricultural education teacher(s) is currently an official university cooperating teacher and/or an official IAVAT mentor/mentee teacher.
  a. Cooperating Teacher
  b. Check one:
Mentor
  Mentee
  Total X: Component A

 B.   STUDENT SERVICES (6 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X 1.   The agriculture teacher advises all agricultural students on a regular basis and assists each in the development of an individual career plan to meet career objectives.
1X 2a. A current personal file or portfolio is maintained within the Department for each agricultural student enrolled in the program. The file includes career objectives, planned sequence of courses, proposed SAEPs, FFA goals and other pertinent plans.
1X 2b. Graduate student follow-up survey information is submitted to the assigned Field Advisor by September 30.
2X 3. The district makes provisions to accommodate all Special Needs students who wish to enroll in the agricultural education program. The agricultural teacher is directly involved in development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) prepared for Special Needs students enrolled in the agricultural program.
1X 4. The Agricultural Education "Careers" Notebook has been updated with the latest revisions and reviewed with the guidance counselor(s).
1X 5. Three or more students participated in a departmental sponsored agricultural college visitation OR hosted an agricultural college speaker.
  Specify: University/College    Date 
  Representative's Name 
  Total X: Component B

 C.   INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS (26 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X    1.  The district offers a state-approved sequential program in agricultural education with a written course of study based on the Illinois Core Curriculum for Agricultural Education. The instructional program reflects a balance of classroom, laboratory, field site, industry-based and supervised agricultural experiences. Written lesson plans for all courses contain clearly stated goals, objectives, activities and experiences which relate to the district's School Improvement Plan.
3X 2. At least one agricultural education course within the approved program receives credit which applies to local district graduation requirements in at least one of the following: (Check all that apply. Must check at least one of the following.)
  a. math d. language arts
  b. science e. consumer education
  c. social studies  
3. Current state-recommended curriculum (listed below) is incorporated into the approved agricultural education sequential program through a) specific stand-alone course(s) or b) integrated into appropriate related course(s). Identify the method of integrating curriculum into the program: (Check only one.)
3X   a. Specific stand-alone course(s) claimed below (a-i) OR
  a. BSAA (Plant) f. Food Technology
  b. BSAA (Animal) g. Applied Environmental Science
  c. PSAA (I) h. Agricultural Biotechnology
  d. PSAA (II) i. Agricultural Mechanization & Technology
  e. Aquacultural Science & Technology  
1X   b. Integration of related course(s) claimed below (a-i)
Specify curriculum adopted by the district: (Check all that apply. Must check at least one of the following.)
  a. BSAA (Plant) f. Food Technology
  b. BSAA (Animal) g. Applied Environmental Science
  c. PSAA (I) h. Agricultural Biotechnology
  d. PSAA (II) i. Agricultural Mechanization & Technology
  e. Aquacultural Science & Technology  
1X 4. The instructional program is articulated with respective post-secondary, as well as other secondary, agricultural programs and documented through a written program-specific articulation agreement.
    5. Computer instruction is integrated into the agricultural curriculum. Computer(s) and Internet access are located in the agricultural department; access includes:
2X   a. Internet with e-mail.
1X   b. The department publicizes its program with an up-to-date website.
1X   c. The department subscribes to an agricultural electronic subscription service.
  DTN
  AgEd Network
  Other Agricultural Subscription Service: Specify: 
3X   d. The department owns and operates electronic data projection equipment to enhance classroom instruction.
  Specify: 
2X 6. Recruitment activities are conducted on an annual basis to attract students into the local agricultural education program.
  Specify primary activity: 
4X 7. The agricultural teacher(s) submitted a written Annual Department Report of pertinent program information to appropriate local, regional, district and state officials within the past calendar year ending December 31.
1-6X 8. The district participated in a state/national sponsored Career Development Event(s) (CDE) above the chapter level. Each CDE may be claimed only once regardless of level(s) of participation. (Max 6X)
  a. Ag Business Management l. Horticulture
  b. Ag Issues m. Job Interview
  c. Ag Sales n. Land Use
  d. Crops o. Landscape Design
  e. Dairy p. Livestock
  f. Dairy Foods q. Meat Science
  g. Envirothon r. Mechanics
  h. Floral Design s. Parliamentary Procedure
  i. Food Science t. Poultry
  j. Forestry u. Public Speaking
  k. Horse
  Total X: Component C

 D.   SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS (SAEP)
  (12 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X 1. Instruction on conducting SAEPs and maintaining records is an integral component of instruction for all students as verified in written lesson plans for all courses.
4X 2. A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP) is established within the first semester of enrollment in agricultural education by all students and is maintained during each of the years the student continues in the program. The experiences are documented with accurate and up-to-date records. The SAEP is evaluated on a regular basis and is reflected in the student's grade in one of the following:
Specify (Check only one)
  a. Incorporated into the related course grade b. Awarded as a separate grade for credit
1X 3. Student SAEPs include agriscience projects. One or more students conducted agriscience SAEP(s) and participated in an:
  a. FFA Agricultural Science Fair and/or b. Junior Academy of Science Fair
  Specify the fair:   Specify the fair:  
2X 4. The agriculture teacher makes an average of two supervisory visits per agricultural student per year, with at least one visit to each student. Specify average number of visits per student  
    5. One or more students participated in the Proficiency Awards contest above the chapter level. The number participating was: (check only one)
1X   a. 1-5 Students
2X   b. 6+ Students
3X 6. Three (3) or more students exhibited SAEPs at the Section Agricultural Education Fair sponsored by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), sanctioned by ISBE and coordinated by IAVAT. The Agriculture Education Teacher supervised the students, as well as cooperated in conducting the activities of the fair.
0  Total X: Component D

 E.   AGRICULTURAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (FFA) (25 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
    0X    1.   The FFA leadership component is incorporated into the curriculum through an annual written Program of Activities (POA). A preliminary POA and Form I of the National Chapter Award Program have been submitted to the Section FFA President, as verified by the Illinois FFA Center, by November 15 and April 15 respectively.
4X 2. A written completed POA is on file in the Department and Form I and II have been submitted to the Section FFA President by April 15 for state competition. POA claims will be granted only to applications receiving the bronze emblem award for each category of Form II.
2X 3. Leadership development instruction is provided to all students in all agricultural courses through planned FFA activities which are integral to all courses. Each student participated in at least three FFA leadership activities at or above the chapter level.
2X 4. The advisor(s) of the FFA Chapter is currently employed as the teacher of agricultural education by the district.
    5. The FFA Chapter actively participates in the annual FFA convention premiere leadership events: (Check all that apply)
3X   a. 2002 State FFA Convention
2X   b. 2002 National FFA Convention
3X 6. The agricultural program is supported by an active FFA Alumni affiliate.
1X 7. Formal activities are planned to coordinate mutually beneficial activities between FFA and 4-H at the local level.
Specify the primary activity:  
1-3X 8. One or more FFA members represented the local chapter in the following state and/or national FFA leadership activities: (Check all leadership activities that apply at 1X per activity with a maximum 3X credits possible)
  a. Made for Excellence e. Washington Leadership Conference
  b. FFA Leadership Camp f. FFA Government Awareness Day
  c. IFB Youth Institute g. Illinois Agriculture Youth Institute
  d. EDGE Conference h. STAR Conference
    9. The FFA Chapter has identified a local chapter representative to the Illinois Foundation FFA and promoted community contributions to the annual foundation campaign for state sponsored leadership activities. The level of support was: (Check only one level)
1X   a. $300 - 499
2X   b. $500 - 999
3X   c. FFA Foundation Fair Share
  Specify the local chapter representative: 
X 10. The chapter submitted completed applications by the due date.(Max 2x)
      a. Cooperative Activities Participant (Form I and II)
      b. Heritage Activities Participant (Form I and II)
      c. Century Challenge Award (100% membership)
  Total X: Component E

 F.   FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (14 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X     1. The district provides classroom, laboratory facilities, and equipment appropriate for the program(s) offered. All are maintained in a safe, orderly and attractive condition.
1X 2. The agricultural education classroom is a minimum of 600 square feet and is adjacent to laboratory facilities.
X 3. School laboratories designated specifically for agricultural education include the following: (Check all that apply. 6x Max)
  a. Plant (land/crop) g. Landscape
  b. Animal (large) h. Agriscience
  c. Mechanics i. Computer
  d. Greenhouse j. Nursery
  e. Aquaculture k. Garden
  f. Animal (small) l. Other  Specify: 
1X 4. Separate office space is provided for the agricultural education teacher(s) which is adjacent to the classroom and laboratory facilities.
2X 5. Adequate space is available for the storage of instructional equipment and supplies, as well as student project and activity materials.
2X 6. A current written inventory of department tools, equipment and other pertinent material is on file in the Department. It includes modern tools and equipment comparable to those used in the agricultural industry and based on the largest number of students using the facilities. The inventory denotes specific items purchased with agricultural education incentive funds.
1X 7. A departmental budget is prepared by the agricultural teacher(s), is submitted to appropriate administration for approval and to the school board for funding. The budget request identified fiscal resource needs for equipment, facilities, supplies, travel, and other program necessities.
1X 8. The agricultural education department successfully obtained grant resources exceeding $500 value, in addition to the Incentive Funding Grant.
  Specify Grant Source(s)   Total Value  
0  Total X: Component F

 G.   AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE(S) (12 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X 1. An officially approved Agricultural Advisory Committee(s), whose membership is representative of the agricultural industry within the community, met at least one time during the fiscal year to provide program advisement to the district.
    2. The Agricultural Education Advisory Committee conducted regularly scheduled meetings during the fiscal year. (Check only one.)
3X   Two-three meetings per year
5X   Four or more meetings per year
    3. The Agricultural Advisory Committee conducted a review or considered recommendations to the Department/district including, but not limited to the following: (Check all that apply.)
1X   Curriculum improvement/expansion (Specify): 
1X   Professional development (Specify): 
1X   Facilities, equipment and supplies (Specify): 
1X   SAEPs and FFA POAs (Specify): 
1X   Adult agricultural education (Specify): 
1X   Agricultural awareness (literacy) pre-K/adult (Specify): 
1X   Completion of the Incentive Funding Grant (Specify): 
0  Total X: Component G

 H.   PreK-ADULT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AWARENESS PROGRAMS
  (10 X Maximum)
Minimum Standards:
0X    1.  A qualified agricultural education teacher(s) serves as coordinator of an agricultural education awareness (agricultural literacy) program component, PreK-adult.
X 2. Agricultural education activities were conducted by the agricultural education department to enhance student (PK - 12) awareness and career exploration about agriculture. (Max 4x)
      a. Organized Agricultural Career Fairs
      b. Conducted Job Shadowing Experiences
      c. Conducted Ag Day/Week Activities
      d. Demonstrated AgriScience Kits
      e. Conducted Ag Expos    Specify:  
      f. Conducted Food for America Activities
      g. Conducted PALS Activities
      h. Conducted TASK Activities
      i. Participated in GIAP (Green Industry Apprenticeship Program)
    3. The district offered course(s) in and/or about agriculture which were specifically designed for adults. (Check all that apply.)
  2X   a. Agricultural education teacher(s) coordinated course(s)
  1X   b. Agriculture education teacher(s) taught a course(s)
  Specify course(s) titles:   Total # of students:  
    4. A qualified agriculture education teacher(s) taught 7-8th grade agricultural education course(s). FFA leadership instruction is an integral component of all course(s), including active FFA Discovery (7-8th grade) membership. Course outline is on file in the department. (Check all that apply.)
  2X  
a.
 Taught course(s) 
Total # of students:  
  1X   b. Enrolled active FFA Discovery membership and submitted a copy of the course(s) outlined to ISBE as required by FFA policy.    Specify number of Jr. FFA members:  
  Total X: Component H

A Qualified Teachers        Total Schools: 275       Percent of Deparments Achieving: 87%
A1a Teacher is state certified

District I District II District III District IV District V
56/60     93% 52/68     76% 56/62     90% 50/59     85% 61/68     90%
Abingdon
Aledo
Alexis
Alwood
Amboy
Annawan
Ashton
Brimfield
Bureau Valley
Byron
Cambridge
Dakota
Dunlap
East Dubuque
Eastland
Elmwood
Eureka
Fieldcrest
Forreston
Franklin Center
Galesburg
Galva
Geneseo
Hononegah
Kewanee
Knoxville
Metamora
Midland
Milledgeville
Morrison
Mt. Carroll
Orangeville
Oregon
Orion
Paw Paw
Pearl City
Pecatonica
Polo
Princeton
Princeville
Prophetstown
Putnam County
River Ridge
Roanoke-Benson
Rockridge
ROWVA
Scales Mound
Sherrard
Southern
Stark County
Stillman Valley
Thomson
Union
Westmer
Williamsfield
Yorkwood
Barrington
Beecher
Belvidere
Central
Chenoa
Chicago Ag Science
Cissna Park
Crescent-Iroquois
DeKalb
Dwight
Flanagan
Genoa-Kingston
Glenbrook South
Gridley
Hampshire
Herscher
Hinckley-Big Rock
Hubbard
Huntley
Indian Creek
Iroquois West
LaSalle-Peru
Lincoln-Way Central
Lincoln-Way East
Lockport East
Manteno
Marengo
Mendota
Milford
Minooka
Morton West
Naperville Central
Naperville North
Neuqua Valley
Newark
Normal-West
Olympia
Oswego
Ottawa
Prairie Central
Ridgeview
Rochelle
Seneca
Serena
Somonauk-Leland
Streator
Sycamore
Thornridge
Thornwood
Tri-Point
Waubonsie Valley
Woodland
A-C Central
Astoria
Athens
Avon
Barry
Beardstown
Bluffs
Brown County
Bunker Hill
Bushnell- Prairie City
Calhoun High
Canton
Capital Area Career Center
Carlinville
Carrollton
Carthage
Central Camp Point
Cuba
Delavan
Farmington
Franklin
Gillespie
Greenview
Griggsville-Perry
Hartsburg-Emden
Havana
Illini Central
Jacksonville
Jerseyville
LaHarpe
Lewistown
Liberty
Lincoln
Midwest Central
Morton
Mt. Pulaski
Nauvoo-Colusa
New Berlin
North Greene
Northwestern-Palmyra
Payson-Seymour
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill
Porta
Roseville
Rushville
Southeastern
Southwestern
Spoon River Valley
Tri-City
Unity-Mendon
Warsaw
West Pike
West Prairie
Williamsville
Winchester
Altamont
Armstrong
Arthur
Beecher City
Blue Ridge
Casey-Westfield
Central A & M
Cerro Gordo
Charleston
Chrisman
Clinton
Cowden-Herrick
Cumberland
Decatur Area Technical Academy
Dieterich
Georgetown-Ridge Farm
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley
Heritage
Hillsboro
Hutsonville
Jamacia
Kansas
LeRoy
Lincolnwood
Mahomet-Seymour
Marshall
Martinsville
Monticello
Mt. Zion
Neoga
Newton
Nokomis
Oakland
Oakwood
Oblong
Pana
Paris
Paxton-Buckley-Loda
Rantoul
Shelbyville
Shiloh
St. Joseph-Ogden
Stewardson-Strasburg
Sullivan
Taylorville
Tower Hill
Tri-Valley
Tuscola
Unity-Tolono
Windsor
Anna-Jonesboro
Benton
Cahokia
Carmi
Central at Breese
Cisne
Clay City
Collinsville Area Vocational Center
Dongola
DuQuoin
East Richland
Edwards County
Egyptian
Eldorado
Fairfield
Flora
Frankfort
Galatia
Gallatin County
Goreville
Grayville
Greenville
Hamilton County
Hardin County
Harrisburg
Highland
Joppa
Marion
Marissa
Mascoutah
Massac County
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Vernon
Mulberry Grove
Nashville
New Athens
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield
North Clay
Odin
Patoka
Pinckneyville
Pope County
Red Bud
Red Hill
Salem
Sesser-Valier
Shawnee
South Central
St. Elmo
Thompsonville
Trico
Valmeyer
Vandalia
Vienna
Waltonville
Waterloo
Wayne City
Webber Township
Wesclin
West Richland
Woodlawn
Annual Summary of Departments Acheiving
SY 99-00 SY 00-01 SY 01-02 SY 02-03  
90% 89% 87% 87%  
A Qualified Teachers        Total Schools: 17       Percent of Deparments Achieving: 5%
A1b Provisionally Certified agricultural teacher working toward full certification with Documentation

District I District II District III District IV District V
2/60     3% 3/68     4% 2/62     3% 7/59     12% 3/68     4%
Warren
Wethersfield
North Boone
Olympia
Peotone
Colchester
Greenfield
Catlin
Litchfield
Maroa-Forsyth
Morrisonville
Okaw Valley
Rossville-Alvin
Vermilion Educational Center
Carlyle
East St. Louis
Roxana
A Qualified Teachers        Total Schools: 39       Percent of Deparments Achieving: 12%
A1b-2 Provisionally Certified Agricultural Teacher

District I District II District III District IV District V
5/60     8% 11/68     16% 5/62     8% 9/59     15% 9/68     13%
Hononegah
Lena-Winslow
Peoria Manual
Warren
Wethersfield
Chicago Ag Science
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
El Paso
Harvard
Hiawatha
Lexington
Morton East
North Boone
Olympia
Peotone
Wells Academy
Greenfield
Pekin
Pleasant Plains
Staunton
VIT
Catlin
Edinburg
Litchfield
Maroa-Forsyth
Morrisonville
Okaw Valley
Paris
Rossville-Alvin
Vermilion Educational Center
Carlyle
Century
Cisne
East St. Louis
Flora
Freeburg
Madison
Ramsey
Roxana
Annual Summary of Departments Acheiving
SY 95-96 SY 96-97 SY 97-98 SY 98-99 SY 99-00 SY 00-01 SY 01-02 SY 02-03  
9% 9% 9% 12% 10% 10% 9% 12%  
A Qualified Teachers        Total Schools: 304       Percent of Deparments Achieving: 96%
A2 Teacher possesses a minimum of 2000 hours of work experience

District I District II District III District IV District V
59/60     98% 60/68     88% 62/62     100% 55/59     93% 68/68     100%
Abingdon
Aledo
Alexis
Alwood
Amboy
Annawan
Ashton
Brimfield
Bureau Valley
Byron
Cambridge
Dakota
Dunlap
East Dubuque
Eastland
Elmwood
Eureka
Fieldcrest
Forreston
Franklin Center
Galesburg
Galva
Geneseo
Hononegah
Kewanee
Knoxville
Lena-Winslow
Metamora
Midland
Milledgeville
Morrison
Mt. Carroll
Orangeville
Oregon
Orion
Paw Paw
Pearl City
Pecatonica
Peoria Manual
Polo
Princeton
Princeville
Prophetstown
Putnam County
River Ridge
Roanoke-Benson
Rockridge
ROWVA
Scales Mound
Sherrard
Southern
Stark County
Stillman Valley
Thomson
Union
Warren
Westmer
Williamsfield
Yorkwood
Barrington
Beecher
Belvidere
Central
Chenoa
Chicago Ag Science
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
Cissna Park
Crescent-Iroquois
DeKalb
Dwight
El Paso
Flanagan
Genoa-Kingston
Gridley
Hampshire
Herscher
Hiawatha
Hinckley-Big Rock
Hubbard
Huntley
Indian Creek
Iroquois West
John Marshall Metro
LaSalle-Peru
Lexington
Lincoln-Way Central
Lincoln-Way East
Lockport East
Manteno
Marengo
Mendota
Milford
Minooka
Morton East
Morton West
Naperville Central
Naperville North
Neuqua Valley
Newark
Normal-West
North Boone
Olympia
Osw