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Agricultural Education Standards and Policy Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Extended Day and Extended Year Program Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives.................2

Extended Day and Extended Year Program Teacher Job Description............................................3

Extended Day and Extended Year Program Standards and Policies...............................................4

Georgia Food Systems Technology Program Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives...............7

Georgia Food Systems Technology Program Food Processing Teacher Job Description..............8

Georgia Food Systems Technology Program Standards and Policies.............................................9

Short-Term Adult Agribusiness Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives..................................13

Short-Term Adult Agribusiness Program Teacher Job Description..............................................14

Short-Term Adult Agribusiness Program Standards and Policies.................................................15

Georgia Young Farmer Agribusiness Program Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives..........18

Georgia Young Farmer Agribusiness Program Teacher Job Description.....................................19

Georgia Young Farmer Agribusiness Program Standards and Policies........................................20

Area Teacher Program Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives................................................29

Area Teacher Job Description........................................................................................................30

Area Teacher Program Standards..................................................................................................31

Definitions......................................................................................................................................34

Agricultural Education Program Standards and Policy Manual: Revised 1997

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EXTENDED DAY AND EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT,GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Extended Day and Extended Year Program is to provide educational

instructional services beyond the regular school day for students enrolled in agriculturaleducation classes and post secondary students who are engaged in or have an interest in theindustry of Agriculture. These services are designed to be available to all school systems withan Agricultural Education program and exist to enhance the educational experiences of studentsenrolled.

Goals and Objectives:

1. To provide students with individual and small group instruction.

2. To provide students career, real-life experiences with supervision.

3. To provide expanded educational opportunities through special events and activities.

4. To relate the implementation of academic skills to career development experiences withsupervision.

5. To provide structure and organization toward the further development of premierleadership, personal growth and career success knowledge and skills.

6. To develop programs to organize community resources in the educational program ofstudents enrolled in Agricultural Education.

7. To expand program resources beyond school and community boundaries.

8. To provide for management of specialized instructional facilities.

9. To provide teachers approved staff development activities.


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GEORGIA EXTENDED DAY AND EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAMTEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the System School Superintendent or designee and in fullcompliance with the standards set forth for the Georgia Extended Day and Extended Year

Program by the Georgia State Board of Education, the Extended Day and Extended Year teachershall:

1. Supervise students in approved Agricultural Experience Programs.

2. Supervise students in cooperative work experience or internship programs.

3. Supervise students in after school activities such as student organization, meetings, FFA,career development events preparation and participation, completing leadershipapplications, and other leadership type activities.

4. Assist students in developing and implementing supervised Agricultural ExperiencePrograms.

5. Supervise students in conducting educational community service activities.

6. Attend approved staff development activities which relate to extended day and extendedyear.

7. Supervise students on educational field trips and training exercises.

8. Supervise students in programs offered though the FFA camping program.


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GEORGIAEXTENDED DAY AND EXTENDED YEARPROGRAMSTANDARDS &POLICIES

In order for the local program to meet the requirements of the Georgia Extended Day andExtended Year Program as determined by the State Coordinator for Agricultural Education ordesignee, all program standards must be met and all policies must have an average rating or

better using the following five point scale:1 = Poor2 = Below Average3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Outstanding

Program Standards and Policies:

Standard 1: Extended Day and Extended Year Programs shall be funded only in systemsthat have a full time secondary Agricultural Education program.

MetNot Met

Standard 2: The Extended Day and Extended Year Programs shall be reviewed andevaluated annually by the local system administration with the assistance ofthe StateAgricultural Education Staff.

MetNot Met

Standard 3: The teacher shall document through the monthly activity report instructionon an individual or small group basis for program participants with aminimum average of 20 instructional contacts per month.

MetNot Met

Standard 4: The travel expenses incurred by the teacher in fulfillment of educational

duties and responsibilities of Extended Day and Extended Year programsshall be defrayed in accordance to State Travel regulations.

Policy A: Travel funds shall be utilized for local program instructional purposes, stateapproved staff development, and state approved ExtendedDay and ExtendedYear Program activities.

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Policy B: The teacher shall submit a monthly travel report documenting expenses incurredin completing official duties to the local system as specified by the local systempolicy and to the State Coordinator or designee by the 10 th of the month followingincurred expenses.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 5: The teacher shall organize and maintain a local chapter of the FFAAssociation by serving as the advisor.

Policy A: The teacher shall maintain an FFA membership roster of not less than 45 activemembers or 80% of their students.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: A chapter program of activities shall be developed jointly by the teacher and the

current fiscal year officers of the local chapter by October 15 that includesparticipation opportunities for members on the local, regional, state and nationallevel.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: The FFA roster shall be submitted by October 15.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 6: The teacher shall organize and maintain a local agricultural industryadvisory committee to assist in planning the program of work forcommunity works in extended day and extended year.

Policy A: Membership on the advisory committee shall include agricultural industry andcommunity leaders.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The teacher shall document through committee meeting minutes the review of theobjectives, activities and accomplishments of the local Agricultural EducationProgram.

1 2 3 4 5

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Standard 7: An approved Annual Program of Work for Extended Day and ExtendedYear Programs shall be submitted to the State Coordinator for AgriculturalEducation or designee by May 15.

Policy A: The program of work shall include planned activities in the following areas:Supervised Agricultural Experience

Teacher Staff DevelopmentFacility MaintenanceCurriculum RenewalCareer Development EventsLeadership TrainingFFA Camping Program

MetNot Met

Standard 8: An annual summary of Extended Day and Extended Year Program activitiesshall be submitted to the State Coordinator for Agricultural Education or

designee by June 30.MetNot Met

Standard 9: School systems participating in Extended Day and Extended Year Programsshall provide instructional facilities, equipment and supplies to support the

Extended Day and Extended Year Program.MetNot Met

Standard 10: Teachers qualifying for the Extended Day and Extended Year Program shallnot teach more than one segment out-of-field.

MetNot Met

Standard 11: The Extended Day and Extended Year Program shall be conducted beyond

the normal school day, which shall include a planning period, which occursduring the regular school day.

MetNot Met

Standard 12: The teacher shall be compensated at a minimum hourly rate based on the

state approved 190-day base salary schedule.

MetNot Met


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GEORGIA FOOD SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Georgia Food Systems Technology Program is to teach and assist persons in

the community to preserve food. The program makes it possible for families to process largequantities of the most nutritious food using modern procedures in a safe environment. Acontribution is made toward providing a stored food supply which may serve against nationaldisasters.


1. To provide education for the local community in food preservation using proper proceduresand safe practices.

2. To provide an economical and desirable opportunity for preserving large quantities of food

without preservatives.

3. To promote a method to utilize homegrown food for future consumption economically.

4. To extend the time period for utilization and consumption of homegrown food.

5. To educate consumers in procedures for utilizing low cost food during surplus markets.

6. To enable a population with special dietary problems in acquiring quality food otherwiserelatively unavailable or too expensive.

7. To enable persons on fixed income to prepare high quality food economically.

8. To provide citizens participation in a school activity.

9. To provide a stored food supply helpful in a national emergency situation.


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GEORGIA FOOD SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMFOOD PROCESSING TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the System School Superintendent or designee and in fullcompliance with the standards set forth for the Georgia Food Systems Technology Program bythe Georgia State Board of Education, the Food Processing teacher shall:

1. Conduct a group instructional program consisting of organized classes for participants ofthe Food Systems Technology Program.

2. Provide instruction on an individual or small group basis for participants of the FoodSystems Technology Program.

3. Supervise the SAE programs of students enrolled in the secondary agricultural educationclass.

4. Perform related instructional activities that are necessary for conducting successful adult

and secondary instructional programs, fulfilling administrative requirements of the FoodSystems Technology Program, and for the documenting of program activities in compliancewith program requirements.

5. Assist with the improvement of Agricultural Education facilities and equipment in the localschool system.

6. Participate in training activities that will assist him/her in becoming or remainingknowledgeable and technologically proficient in problem or interest areas that will benefitthe adult and secondary participants of the program.

7. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.


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GEORGIA FOOD SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSTANDARDS &POLICIES

In order for the local program to meet the requirements of the Georgia Food SystemsTechnology Program as determined by the State Coordinator of Agricultural Education or

designee, all program standards must be met and all policies must have an average rating orbetter using the following five point scale:

1 = Poor2 = Below Average3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Outstanding


Standard 1: To apply for a minimum reimbursement for a Food Systems Technology

Program, the local system must develop and maintain a list of at least 75individuals who express a desire to participate in the program.

Policy A: The local Agricultural Education program shall provide and maintain an activefile of community members who indicate an interest in the Food SystemsTechnology Program.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Persons eligible for the program are community members who are out of highschool and have an interest in the Food Systems Technology Program.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 2: At least one regular teacher of agriculture shall be available for eight hours

daily to manage the program during the days the facility is made available.

Policy A: A teacher of agriculture shall manage the facility.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: A teacher of agriculture is available for other agricultural education programresponsibilities when the food systems technology center is not in operation.

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Standard 3: The local system shall apply for funds based on the days of operation, thenumber of persons participating, and the quantity of food involved.

Policy A: The local system may apply for funds based on a maximum of 38 days and twoteachers of agriculture.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Additional funds will be allotted based on the previous two years average asdetermined by standardized records of food quantity and a formula multiplyingdays of operation by average daily attendance.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 4: The facility shall be maintained in a sanitary and safe operating condition.

Policy A: The canning plant manager shall inspect and maintain the equipment.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Other employees shall be instructed in safe operating procedures and sanitarypractices.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: Customers/students/participants shall be instructed in safe operating proceduresand sanitary practices.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy D: Participants will clean their areas and equipment used.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 5: An adequate inventory of canning materials and supplies shall bemaintained with accountability.

Policy A: The canning plant manager or assignee shall maintain the inventory with care andorganization.

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Policy B: Sanitation and security shall be practices with the inventory.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 6: Food technology education shall be provided in a work experience method.

Policy A: Food processed will be for home use and not for resale.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The instructor shall use sound educational practices.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 7: Process procedures shall be in accordance with proper food preparation.

Policy A: Food preparation charts and specifications shall be posted for all participants toobserve.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Managers shall control critical processing equipment.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 8: Participants shall maintain possession of all food products during theprocessing procedure.

Policy A: Participants may not drop off food to be processed.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Participants shall receive instruction in all steps of processing.1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: Processed food must be removed when process is complete.1 2 3 4 5

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Standard 9: Participation evaluation procedures shall be developed and implemented.

Policy A: Participants shall complete an evaluation following each day of activity.1 2 3 4 5

Met

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Standard 10: Program evaluation procedures shall be developed and implemented.

Policy A: A program evaluation shall be kept and prepared on a form that can beassimilated into a state summary.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: A record of individuals shall be counted for each participant and a total annuallysubmitted to be assimilated into a state summary.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: Adequate records must be maintained so that the average daily attendance can besubmitted to be assimilated into a state summary.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 11: Proper procedures and correct and adequate educational materials shall beused.

Policy A: The manager shall be responsible for making available educational supplies.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The manager shall be responsible for proper use of educational supplies.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 12: The program shall include an advisory committee of constituents, whichidentifies community needs to be served.

Met

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SHORT - TERM ADULT AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMMISSION STATEMENT,GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program is to provide learning opportunities

for individuals who are engaged or interested in agriculture and have special needs or concernsnot met by other available means which can be addressed in two to twelve hours of classinstruction. These should be available to all local school communities with an agriculturaleducation program.


1. To meet specific educational needs of eligible participants.

2. To increase the level of understanding and/or skills of program participants that productivityand opportunity may be expanded.

3. To address current concerns in special areas of agriculture among participants.

4. To provide an agriculturally educational opportunity within the school community forinterested adults.

5. To increase productivity in the local community with improved practices.

6. To create a more educationally conscious society by involving adults.

7. To create community unity and peer support by bringing together an adult group for aneducational purpose.


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GEORGIA SHORT-TERM ADULT AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM TEACHER JOBDESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the System School Superintendent or designee and in fullcompliance with the standards set forth for the Short-term Adult Program by the Georgia StateBoard of Education, the Short-term Adult Teacher shall:

1. Conduct a group instructional program consisting of organized classes for adult participants.

2. Provide instruction on an individual or small group basis for participants of the Short-TermAdult Program.

3. Conduct a regular program of Agricultural Education.

4. Perform related instructional activities that are necessary for the conducting of successfuladult and secondary instructional programs, fulfilling administrative requirements of theShort-Term Adult Program, and for the documenting of program activities and compliance

with program requirements.

5. Participate in training activities that will assist him/her in becoming or remainingknowledgeable and technologically proficient in problem or interest areas that will benefitthe adult and secondary participants of the program.



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GEORGIA SHORT-TERM ADULTAGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMSTANDARDS &POLICIES

In order for the local program to meet the requirements of the Georgia Short-term Adult AgribusinessProgram as determined by the State Coordinator of Agricultural Education or designee, all programstandards must be met and all policies must have an average rating or better using the following five-point scale:



Standard 1: To apply for funds for Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program classes, the localsystem must develop and maintain a list of 25 individuals who are eligible for the

program.

Policy A: The local Agricultural Education program shall provide and maintain an active file ofcommunity members who are eligible for the program.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: Persons eligible for the program are community members who are out of high school andare engaged in or have interest in farming/agribusiness.

1 2 3 4 5

Met

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Standard 2: The Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program shall be influenced by community

input.

Policy A: A local advisory committee shall assist in the planning of program of activities.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: An evaluation of the students of the program will be conducted to provide input to theprogram.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 3: The school system shall provide instructional facilities, equipment and supplies to


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support the Short-term Agribusiness Adult Program.

Policy A: The quality of the facilities for the adult program is adequate.1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program has sufficient equipment and supply budgetto support the program.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 4: The Young Farmer Adult Program Coordinator was provided information

concerning the Short-term Agribusiness Adult program to provide evaluation forthe program.

MetNot Met

Standard 5: The Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program shall be evaluated using theobservation procedure adopted by the local system.

Policy A: The teachers adult instructional activities shall be evaluated using the observationprocedure adopted by the local system

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 6: The Short-term Agribusiness Adult Program shall be conducted by a certified, fulltime, in-school teacher of Agricultural Education.

MetNot Met

Standard 7: The Agricultural Education teacher conducting a Short-term Adult AgribusinessProgram shall assume responsibility of planning and organizing the Short-termAgribusiness Adult classes.

Policy A: To qualify for state reimbursement, a class shall consist of 10 or more individuals whoare not enrolled in secondary classes.

1 2 3 4 5

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Standard 8: Accurate records shall be maintained of class enrollment, hours of instruction,contact hours with students prior to class, and contact hours with studentssubsequent to the class.

MetNot Met

Standard 9: The agriculture teacher conducting a Short-term Adult Agribusiness Program shallbe paid according to state policies for Short-term Adult Agribusiness classes.

MetNot Met


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GEORGIA YOUNG FARMER AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT, GOALSAND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Georgia Young Farmer Agribusiness Program is to provide educational instructionand opportunities to individuals engaged in the agricultural industry which will increase theirproficiency in agricultural production, management, agribusiness and leadership.


1. To provide instruction to meet the current needs of the agricultural industry.

2. To provide instruction to meet the needs of cutting edge technology in agriculture.

3. To provide opportunities for farmers and agribusiness to share the best practices.

4. To provide opportunities for farmers and agribusiness to participate in group discussions.

5. To provide instruction for skill development to meet the needs of the agricultural industry.

6. To provide instruction for the application of leadership and personal skill development in theagricultural industry.

7. To provide an opportunity for farmers and agribusiness to expand the mental capacity of theagricultural industry.

8. To provide instruction to increase the managerial skills needed to operate an agricultural enterprise.

9. To provide an opportunity for individuals to increase the values for our society.


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GEORGIA YOUNG FARMER AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the System School Superintendent or designee and in full compliancewith the standards set forth for the Georgia Young Farmer Agribusiness Program by the Georgia StateBoard of Education, the Young Farmer Teacher shall:

1. Conduct a group instructional program consisting of organized classes for adult participants of theYoung Farmer Agribusiness Program.

2. Provide instruction on an individual or small group basis for participants of the Young FarmerAgribusiness Program.

3. Teach one agricultural education class daily for secondary students during the normal school year.

4. Supervise the SAE programs of students enrolled in the secondary agricultural education class.

5. Perform related instructional activities that are necessary for the conducting of successful adult and

secondary instructional programs, fulfilling administrative requirements of the Young FarmerAgribusiness Program, and for the documenting of program activities and compliance withprogram requirements.

6. Serve as Advisor for the local Young Farmer Association chapter.

7. Assist the full-time Secondary Agriculture Instructor in conducting the Secondary AgricultureProgram and in carrying out the activities of the local FFA Chapter.

8. Assist with the improvement of Agricultural Education facilities and equipment in the local schoolsystem.

9. Participate in training activities that will assist him/her in becoming or remaining knowledgeableand technologically proficient in problem or interest areas that will benefit the adult and secondaryparticipants of the program.



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GEORGIA YOUNG FARMER AGRIBUSINESSPROGRAMSTANDARDS &POLICIES

In order for the local program to meet the requirements of the Young Farmer Agribusiness Program asdetermined by the state young farmer coordinator or designee, all program standards must be met andall policies must have an average rating or better using the following five point scale:


Program Qualifications:

Standard 1: The local system shall annually develop and maintain an active file of at least 75qualified potential constituents for the local Young Farmer Agribusiness Program.

Policy A: Persons documented in the file shall be adult community members who are engaged in or

have interest in farming or agribusiness. The majority of the list should be composed ofpersons involved full-time in farming or agribusiness.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The file of eligible community members shall include the name, address, approximateage, area of agricultural interest, etc.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 2: The local Young Farmer Agribusiness Program shall be annually influenced bylocal participant input.

Policy A: Program participants should be surveyed annually with a state approved instrument todetermine needs and benefits derived from the local Young Farmer AgribusinessProgram. No less than 50% of program participants listed on the previous year MISreport shall participate in the evaluation process.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The local Young Farmer program advisory committee shall review and approve the annualProgram of Work for the local program based on participant input derived from the localsurvey results. Verification of review and recommendations by the advisory committee shallbe ascertained by a review of minutes from committee meeting.

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MetNot Met

Standard 3: The Young Farmer Agribusiness Program shall be funded only in systems that have

a full-time secondary Agricultural Education program.MetNot Met

Standard 4: The travel expenses incurred by the Young Farmer teacher in fulfillment ofeducational duties and responsibilities shall be defrayed in accordance to StateTravel regulations.

Policy A: State travel funds shall be utilized for local program instructional purposes, stateapproved staff development, and state approved Young Farmer organization activities.No less than 80% of the travel allotment will be utilized for Young Farmer AgribusinessProgram instructional activities.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The Young Farmer teacher shall submit a monthly travel report documenting expensesincurred in completing official duties to the local system as specified by the local systempolicy and to the State Young Farmer Coordinator by the 10th of the month followingincurred expenses.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: The local system shall annually provide a minimum of 20% additional travel fundsbeyond the state allotment.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 5: The school system shall provide instructional facilities, equipment and supplies tosupport the Young Farmer Agribusiness Program.

Policy A: The local system shall budget a minimum of $1500 for instructional materials,consumable supplies, and equipment for the Young Farmer Agribusiness Program in thelocal vocational education plan.

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Policy B: The Young Farmer teacher shall develop a budget and rationale for expenditure of fundsprior to the beginning of the fiscal year and follow local regulations for spendingbudgeted funds.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: The Young Farmer teacher shall develop and maintain a property inventory of assignedsupplies and equipment.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy D: The Young Farmer teacher shall properly store and maintain assigned supplies andequipment.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 6: The Young Farmer teacher shall be accessible to program participants and system

administration during the regular hours of all contracted work days.

Policy A: The local system shall provide for the Young Farmer teacher to be accessible to YoungFarmers and school administration through use of a pager or cellular phone.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 7: The local system shall maintain a long-range plan for program improvement in the

areas of accountability and instructional effectiveness.

Policy A: The Young Farmer teacher shall provide the leadership in developing, implementing andevaluating the long range plan for program improvement.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: As an electronic data transmission system is developed for the program on the state level,the local system shall cooperate with the state in providing for the Young Farmer teacherresources, such as computer equipment, modem, phone line, etc., to facilitate reporting,accountability and instruction.

1 2 3 4 5

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Standard 8: The Young Farmer Agribusiness Program shall be reviewed and evaluated by the


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local system administration.

Policy A: The teacher's secondary instructional program shall be evaluated using the observationprocedure adopted by the local system.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The teacher's adult instructional activities shall be documented by an activity report,which shall be reviewed monthly by his/her immediate supervisor.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: A state approved annual report shall be compiled by the Young Farmer teacher, approvedby the local system administration, and submitted to the State Young Farmer Coordinatorby June 30.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 9: The Young Farmer teacher shall not be assigned regularly scheduled extra dutyactivities except when they do not conflict with Young Farmer AgribusinessProgram activities.

Policy A: The Young Farmer teacher's daily schedule shall be planned to allow for maximum focuson working on educational activities with Young Farmer participants.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 10: The Young Farmer teacher shall be a certified teacher of Agricultural Educationwith a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a field of Agriculture.

MetNot Met

Standard 11: The Young Farmer teacher shall have a minimum of three years of experienceteaching Agricultural Education.

MetNot Met

Standard 12: The Young Farmer teacher shall document a minimum of 20 hours of participationin technical training activities annually beyond staff development scheduled by theState Young Farmer Coordinator.


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MetNot Met

Standard 13: The Young Farmer teacher shall exhibit by application a working knowledge andunderstanding of professionalism in education.

MetNot Met

Standard 14: The Young Farmer teacher shall participate as a member of the local AgriculturalEducation staff in the planning, developing and implementing of local departmenteducational activities.

Policy A: All Agricultural Education teachers shall participate cooperatively in the planning of allphases of the local program of education in agriculture (secondary, middle, youngfarmer, adult, FFA, SAE, food processing, and Young Farmers Association).

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 15: The Young Farmer teacher shall assist the regular teacher/teachers of Agricultural

Education in organizing and maintaining departmental facilities and equipment.MetNot Met

Standard 16: The Young Farmer teacher shall keep the system administration informed of the

Young Farmer Agribusiness Program activities by posting a weekly itinerary at thebeginning of each week.

Policy A: The Young Farmer teacher shall review with system administration the objectives,activities and accomplishments of the local Young Farmer program.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 17: The Young Farmer teacher shall organize and conduct not less than 20 classes for

eligible adult participants with a minimum enrollment of 10 individuals perinstructional activity.

Policy A: A class shall consist of a minimum of 2 hours of instruction when conducted in aclassroom setting and a minimum of 4 hours when conducted in a laboratory setting.


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Policy B: The Young Farmer teacher may not receive credit for more than 2 classes within a day,and no more than 20% of annual required classes shall come from a single instructionalarea as outlined in the Young Farmer Curriculum Guide.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 18: The Young Farmer teacher shall document through the monthly activity reportinstruction on an individual or small group basis for program participants with aminimum average of 30 instructional contacts per month.

MetNot Met

Standard 19: The Young Farmer teacher shall document through MIS Data a minimum annualenrollment of 75 eligible individuals.

MetNot Met

Standard 20: The Young Farmer teacher shall teach one unit of Agricultural Education in grades

9 through 12.

Policy A: The Young Farmer teacher's secondary class shall be first period. NOTE: If the system isoperating on a block schedule the young farmer teacher must be released from secondaryclass instruction by 10 AM daily.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 21: The Young Farmer teacher shall be responsible for the supervision of SAE and

FFA activities of students who are enrolled in the secondary class.MetNot Met

Standard 22: The Young Farmer teacher shall organize and maintain a local chapter of the

Georgia Young Farmers Association by serving as the advisor.

Policy A: The Young Farmer teacher shall maintain a Young Farmer membership roster of not lessthan 45 active members with the majority being full-time farmers or agribusiness men.

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Policy B: A chapter program of activities shall be developed jointly by the Young Farmer teacherand the current fiscal year officers of the local chapter by October 1 that includesparticipation opportunities for members on the local, regional, state and national level.

1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 23: The Young Farmer teacher shall organize and maintain a local advisory committeefor the local Young Farmer program.

Policy A: Membership on the advisory committee shall include, in addition to the leadership of theYoung Farmer Chapter, educational, agricultural and community leaders.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy B: The Young Farmer teacher shall document through committee meeting minutes the

review of the objectives, activities and accomplishments of the local Young Farmerprogram.

1 2 3 4 5

Policy C: Two meetings per year.1 2 3 4 5

MetNot Met

Standard 24: The Young Farmer teacher shall maintain an organized filing system, which shall

include:(Check if Met)

A. Agricultural education Standards and Policy Manual B. Program of Work C. Monthly Activities Reports D. Monthly Travel Reports E. Young Farmer Class Instruction Reports F. Young Farmer Class Rolls G. Secondary Class Instruction Reports H. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes I. Young Farmer Membership Roster J. MIS Report K. Course Calendar L. Annual Report M. Chapter Program of Activities N. Potential Constituent File


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O. Departmental Meeting Minutes P. Constituent Surveys and Summary Q. Equipment and Supply Inventory R. Young farmer Teacher Annual Budget S. Young farmer Curriculum Guide T. Young farmer Task List

Standard 25: A local system approved Young Farmer Program of Work shall be submitted to theState Young Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by June 1.

MetNot Met

Standard 26: A Course Calendar, which outlines the annual instructional program according to

state guidelines, shall be submitted to the State Young Farmer/Adult Coordinatorsoffice by October 1.

MetNot Met

Standard 27: A local Young Farmer Chapter membership roster and dues shall be submitted tothe State Young Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by February 1.

MetNot Met

Standard 28: A monthly activity report signed by the teacher shall be submitted to the StateYoung Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by the 10th of each month.

MetNot Met

Standard 29: A monthly expense statement signed by the teacher shall be submitted to the StateYoung Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by the 10th of each month.

MetNot Met

Standard 30: A class instructional summary signed by the teacher for each organized YoungFarmer class shall be submitted along with a signed participant class roll to theState Young Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by the 10th of each month.

MetNot Met

Standard 31: An MIS summary of all adult participants instruction during the year shall besubmitted to the State Young Farmer Coordinators office by June 30.

MetNot Met


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Standard 32: An annual report shall be developed and submitted to the State YoungFarmer/Adult Coordinators office by June 30.

MetNot Met

Standard 33: A summary of the constituent survey conducted by the Young Farmer teacher shallbe submitted to the State Young Farmer/Adult Coordinators office by February

15.MetNot Met

Standard 34: Secondary class reports shall be submitted to the State Young Farmer/AdultCoordinators office by September 15 and February 15.

MetNot Met


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AREA TEACHER PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Georgia Area Teacher Program is to provide premier leadership, educationalresources and enrichment activities for the encouragement and promotion of quality educationalexperiences for Georgias youth and adults in Agricultural Education.


1. To provide specialized instruction for agriculture teachers, adults, and in-school students to meetthe needs of the agricultural industry and educational system.

2. To provide specialized assistance to teachers of agriculture to meet the needs of cutting edgetechnology in agriculture including facilities, equipment and laboratories.

3. To provide staff development opportunities for agriculture teachers through in-service programs.

4. To assist in the leadership and career development skills of youth and adults in agriculturethrough assistance with activities of FFA and the Georgia Young Farmer Associations.

5. To prepare instructional materials for use in agriculture classes.

7. To remain knowledgeable and technologically proficient in one or more specialty areas ofagriculture in which agriculture teachers and students need assistance.

8. To serve as a liaison between the Agricultural Education Program and the agricultural industry.

9. To provide an opportunity for individuals to maintain the values for our society.


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AREA TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the State Director of Agricultural Education or his designee, and in fullcompliance with the standards set forth for the Area Agriculture Teacher Program by the Georgia StateBoard of Education, the Area Agriculture Teacher shall:

1. Provide technical assistance to agriculture teachers in teaching classes.

2. Provide instruction for groups where instructional services are provided in connection with alocal Agricultural Education program.

3. Provide technical assistance to agriculture teachers in the maintenance and operation ofspecialized agriculture facilities, laboratories and equipment.

4. Coordinate and provide staff development in-service training activities in technical areas foragriculture teachers.

5. Coordinate or assist with organizational, career and leadership development activities for FFAand the Georgia Young Farmers Association.

6. Plan and prepare instructional materials for use in agriculture classes.

7. Participate in professional training activities that will assist him/her in becoming or remainingknowledgeable and technologically proficient in problem or interest areas that will benefit theAgricultural Education program.

8. Perform related instructional activities that are necessary for the planning and conducting ofsuccessful instructional programs, fulfilling of administrative requirements of the Area Teacher

program, documentation of program activities and compliance with program requirements.


10. Serve as a liaison between the Agricultural Education Program and the agricultural industry.


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AREA TEACHER PROGRAM STANDARDS

Area teachers shall prepare an annual program of work using the Performance Management Form(PMF) from the Georgia Department of Education. The State Director of Agricultural Education ortheir designee shall approve the program of work and review the performance of each area teacherbased on the PMF on an annual basis.

The Area Teacher shall:

Standard 1: Work under the direction and supervision of a Regional Coordinator andState Director of Agricultural Education.

Standard 2: Assist local teachers in organizing and conducting classes for eligible adult

participants.

Standard 3: Provide specialized teaching assistance to teachers and students of AgriculturalEducation for in-school and out-of-school activities.

Standard 4: Provide specialized assistance to teachers of Agricultural Education inorganizing and maintaining departmental facilities and equipment.

Standard 5: Maintain contact with agricultural industry organizations and personnelrelated to their specialty areas.

Standard 6: Determine the need for staff development training activities for AgricultureEducation teachers, as well as coordinate and provide instruction in the specializedareas of need.

Standard 7: Be accessible to program clients and administrators during work hours of allcontracted work days. The Area Teacher shall be provided with and make use ofe-mail and a pager.

Standard 8: Coordinate or assist with organizational, career and leadership development

activities for FFA and the Georgia Young Farmers Association.

Standard 9: Plan and prepare instructional materials for use in agriculture classes.

Standard 10: Maintain a record of program improvement in the areas of accountabilityand instructional effectiveness. The Area Teacher shall provide the leadership in

developing, implementing and evaluating the long-range plan for programimprovement within their specialty/assigned work area.

Standard 11: Participate in and document a minimum of 20 hours per year of


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participation in self-improvement training activities. Training activitiesshall be selected which will assist the teacher in becoming orremaining knowledgeable and technologically proficient in problemor interest areas that will benefit the Agricultural Education program.

Standard 12: Exhibit by application a working knowledge and understanding ofprofessionalism in education and expertise in at least one area of technical

agriculture.

Standard 13: Participate as a member of one of the technical area instructional teams inAgriculture Education. These teams include horticulture, forestry, mechanics,

animal science, agriscience, farm management and others asdefined by the State Agricultural Education Staff.

Standard 14: Keep the Region Coordinator, State Director of Agriculture Education and

co-workers informed of their activities by making available an itinerary.

Standard 15: Maintain an organized filing system, which shall include:A. Agricultural Education Standards and Policy ManualB. Program of Work C. Monthly Activities Reports

D. Monthly Travel ReportsE. Adult Class Instruction Reports

F. Adult Class Rolls, Reports and EvaluationsG. MIS Reporting InformationH. Annual ReportI. Equipment InventoryJ. Curriculum Guides and Technical Reference Materials

K. Leave Records

Standard 16: Document instruction and other services provided to the Agricultural Education

profession through monthly activity reports and the annual report.

Standard 17: Prepare and submit an annual program of work to the Regional Coordinatorby June 30.

Standard 18: Utilize state travel funds in fulfillment of instructional duties, approved staffdevelopment and other state approved Agriculture Education activities.Expenses shall be defrayed in accordance to State Travel Regulations.

Standard 19: Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by his/her immediatesupervisor necessary for planning and conducting successful instructional


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programs, fulfilling administrative requirements of the Area Teacher program,documentation of program activities and compliance with program requirements.


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DEFINITIONS:

Agribusiness - a business that provides goods and services for the production, harvesting, processing,marketing and distribution of agricultural products.

Agriculture - the science and art of producing, harvesting, processing and marketing plants and animalsuseful to man.

Area adult teacher - certified agricultural education teacher employed to provide technical assistanceto teachers of agriculture in teaching short-term adult classes, assist in improving in-school specializedclasses, improve teacher skills, and conduct leadership and career development events.

Food systems technology center - a facility maintained and operated by the school system to provideinstructional services in preparing, processing and preserving foods.

Food Systems Technology Program - a program designed to teach and assist persons in theprocurement, processing and preserving of food. The program makes it possible for families to preserve

the most nutritious foods using modern procedures in a safe environment. A contribution is madetoward providing a stored food supply which may serve against natural disasters.

Short-Term Adult Agribusiness Program - a short-term program for individuals not currentlyenrolled in secondary agricultural programs but who are engaged or interested in agriculture and whohave special needs or concerns not met by other available means which can be addressed in two totwelve hours of class instruction.

Short-term adult teacher - a certified full-time teacher of agriculture employed to provide instructionin the Short-Term Adult Agribusiness Program.

Short-term class or course - a two to twelve hour class offered to students who are 21 years of age orno longer a part of secondary education.

Young Farmer - an individual who is outof school and whose career objective is to becomeestablished and/or more proficient in agricultural production, agricultural management or anagribusiness occupation.

Young Farmer Agribusiness Program - a program that provides educational instruction andopportunities to individuals interested or engaged in agriculture. The program seeks to increase theindividuals proficiency in agricultural production, management, agribusiness, and leadership and seeksto meet the mission statement, goals and objectives of the program.


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