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Ag In The Classroom

FY2011

High School Name			County	IAVAT Section #

District Name	Number	EFE System Name		Number

Agricultural Education Teacher(s)			Telephone Number

A. QUALIFIED TEACHER (36 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 current school year ending June 30, 2009, 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. (See help icon for conversion of stipend to time equivalency)
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
1X			g.	School employs two or more full time agricultural education teachers with at least two teachers employed in excess of 9 months.
	5.	The agricultural education teacher(s) assumed a current year leadership role in the IAVAT in one or more of the following:
2X			a.	2X each - 2X max
					IAVAT Board OR
					IAVAT Section Chair AND/OR
					FFA Board
1-2X			b.		1X each - 2X max
					IAVAT Committee
					IAVAT Section Officer (Claim 5.a. for Section Chair)
					Hosted/Organized IAVAT/FFA CDE
1X	6.	The agricultural education teacher(s) finalized and submitted online a professional development plan (PDP) by September 30 of the current school 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.	Annual Agricultural Education (IAVAT) Conference
2X			b.	Agricultural Education (IAVAT) non-conference district in-service workshops. There is one workshop in each of the five districts.
1X			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:
2X			e.	MFE Teacher Inservice participation.
3X	8.	The agricultural education teacher(s) is currently enrolled in WIU 500 Beginning Agriculture Teachers course, WIU 501 Experienced Agriculture Teachers Course OR has received a master's degree in agriculture/agricultural education.
		a.		Teacher is currently enrolled in WIU500 or WIU501.
		b.		Teacher 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. Teachers hosting students for an extended period of time through a university preservice observation course are considered as mentors.
			a.		Cooperating Teacher
			b.		Check one: Mentor
					Mentee
3X	10.	At least one teacher in the agricultural education department is deemed “highly qualified” in one or more academic areas per NCLB by full credential, passing the respective certification subject matter test(s) or meeting the point requirements under the High Objective Uniform State Standards of Evaluation (HOUSSE). The teacher must hold a bachelor's degree to meet this indicator.

Total X: Component A

B. STUDENT SERVICES (4 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

	0X	1.	The agriculture teacher advises all agricultural students on a regular basis to help develop and meet individual career objectives. The agricultural education teacher annually reviews the online (www.agriculturaleducation.org) career information, scholarships, course offerings, and other pertinent information with the school guidance counselor.
				Counselor name and date of meeting

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 online to the assigned FCAE Program Advisor by September 30.
1X	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.	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

0	Total X: Component B

C. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS (29 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

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. Click for help

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:
3X		a.	Specific stand-alone course(s) claimed below (a-i)
			a.	BSAA (Plant)	g.	Environmental Science
			b.	BSAA (Animal)	h.	Agricultural Biotechnology
			c.	PSAA (I)	i.	Agricultural Mechanization & Technology
			d.	PSAA (II)	j.	Veterinary Technology
			e.	Aquacultural Science & Technology	k.	Agricultural Leadership and Communication
			f.	Food 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)	g.	Environmental Science
			b.	BSAA (Animal)	h.	Agricultural Biotechnology
			c.	PSAA (I)	i.	Agricultural Mechanization & Technology
			d.	PSAA (II)	j.	National Life Knowledge Curriculum
			e.	Aquacultural Science & Technology	k.	Agricultural Leadership and Communication
			f.	Food Technology	l.	Veterinary Technology
1X	4a.	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.
1X	4b.	The agricultural education program supports the local School Improvement Plan by incorporating the use of the Agricultural Academic Assessments into the instructional program.
1X	4c.	The agricultural education teacher teaches a dual credit agriculture course where a student receives credit for that specific course at both the secondary and post-secondary level.
				Course Name:
	5.	Computer instruction is integrated into the agricultural curriculum. Computer(s) and Internet access are located in the agricultural department; access includes:
1X			a.	The department publicizes its program with an up-to-date website.
1X			b.	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 current school year ending June 30. An oral presentation of the report and/or the written report is presented at the local board of education meeting.
1-6X	8.	The school 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	v.	Quiz Bowl
1X	9.	Teacher participated in an international institute conducted by a university or traveled outside the country during the fiscal year. (July 1-June 30)
	10.	Teacher uses CSAT online (MyCAERT) instructional and assessment system. The teacher used e-units, powerpoint files, lessons, assessments and/or other CSAT tools as instructional tools to support classroom instruction.
2X	a.	Use and access by teacher only
4X	b.	Use and access by students and teacher.

Total X: Component C

D. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS (SAEP)
(19 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.
			a.	Incorporated into the related course grade
			b.	Awarded as a separate grade for credit
			c.	Both a & b

4X	2a.	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. This includes BSAA and PSAA courses (see help screen). The experiences are documented with accurate and up-to-date records. The SAEP is evaluated on a regular basis.
4X	2b.	Ten or more students used the online EZ Records recordbook system for their supervised agricultural experience program.
3X	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 one 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)*
2X		a.	1-5 Students
3X		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) (28 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

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. Click for help

4X	2.	A written completed POA is on file in the Department and Form I and II of the National Chapter Award Program 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 (or higher) 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.
1X	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.	State FFA Convention
2X		b.	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:
1-4X	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 4X credits possible)*
			a.	Made for Excellence	e.	Washington Leadership Conference
			b.	FFA Leadership Camp	f.	FFA Legislative Awareness Day
			c.	IFB Youth Institute	g.	STAR Conference
			d.	EDGE 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.	$600 - $899
2X			b.	$900 - (fair share - $1)
3X			c.	FFA Foundation Fair Share
		Specify the local chapter representative:
1-2X	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)
3X	11.	The local FFA Chapter received the Century Challenge Award (100% membership).

0	Total X: Component E

F. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (12 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

The district provides classroom, laboratory facilities, and equipment appropriate for the program(s) offered. All are maintained in a safe, orderly and attractive condition. Click for help

1X	2.	The agricultural education classroom is a minimum of 600 square feet and is adjacent to laboratory facilities.
0-6X	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 or in close proximity to the classroom and laboratory facilities.
1X	5.	Adequate space is available for the storage of instructional equipment and supplies, as well as student project and activity materials.
1X	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 external grant resources exceeding $500 value, in addition to the Incentive Funding Grant. DO NOT include Perkins, CTEI and Tech Prep grant funding (see help screen).
		Specify Grant Source(s) Total Value

0	Total X: Component FMust meet minimum standards to compute other scores.

G. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE(S) (12 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

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. Click for help

3X	2.	Two-three meetings per year
	3.	The Agricultural Advisory Committee conducted a review or considered recommendations to the Department/district documented in published minutes 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):
2X	4.	An administrator and/or school board member attended at least one formal advisory committee meeting.

0	Total X: Component G

H. PreK-ADULT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AWARENESS PROGRAMS
(12 X Maximum)

Minimum Standards:

A qualified agricultural education teacher(s) assist(s) in the coordination of agricultural education awareness (agricultural literacy) activities, PreK-adult. Click for help

1-4X	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/mAGic Kits
			e.	Conducted Ag Expos Specify:
			f.	Conducted Food for America Activities
			g.	Conducted Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) Activities
			h.	Conducted Teaching Agricultural Safety to Kids (TASK) Activities or Farm Safety for Just Kids Activities
	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:
2X	5.			An administrator, counselor or board member from the school attended the State FFA Convention or the National FFA Convention during this school year.

0	Total X: Component H

APPLICATION FOR INCENTIVE FUNDING SUMMARY
QUALITY INDICATORS	"X-VALUE" MAXIMUM	"X-VALUE" ACHIEVED
A. Qualified Teachers	36 X	0
B. Student Services	4 X	0
C. Instructional Programs	29 X	0
D. SAEP	19 X	0
E. FFA	28 X	0
F. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies	12 X	0
G. Agricultural Advisory Council Committee(s)	12 X	0
H. K-Adult Agricultural Education Awareness Programs	12 X	0
Totals	152 X Maximum	0

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