NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS--CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
NAAE is accepting proposals for professional development workshops to be presented at the 2026 NAAE Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 1-5, 2026, relating to topics appropriate for middle and secondary agricultural educators, teacher educators and post-secondary agricultural educators.
Purpose: To present, in workshop format, information appropriate for agricultural educators. Workshops should relate directly to enhancing classroom/laboratory instruction, student work-based learning and/or leadership development, teacher professional development, program marketing/communications and partnership/collaborations.
Suggested Topics: Workshops may be presented on, but are not limited to, the following areas: Classroom instruction techniques, technology in the classroom, technical agricultural information, integration of academics, exceptional instructional materials, research pertinent and applicable to the classroom, specific topical areas, etc.
Parameters: In-person workshops will be 30 minutes (Snap Learning Spot) or 75 minutes (Idea Learning Lab) in length and have the possibility to be repeated. Expect an audience of 15-50 people.
We welcome proposals that focus on high-quality professional development for agricultural educators. If you are a business or organization seeking to promote products or services, please contact Cameron Earlywine to explore appropriate partnership or sponsorship opportunities in order for NAAE to consider your request.
Proposals are to be submitted by Monday, June 1st.
For more information, contact:
Cameron Earlywine
2525 Harrodsburg Road
Suite 200
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Phone: (859) 967-2897
E-mail: cearlywine.naae@uky.edu
Each proposal will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and final decisions will be emailed to the primary workshop contact by July 29, 2026. More specific information will be given at that time.
Please note: The person submitting the proposal is the primary contact and is responsible for notifying all other participants of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and other information provided by NAAE.
If selected to present your workshop at the 2026 NAAE Convention, you will be responsible for your registration, hotel, and travel expenses. NAAE does not pay expenses for workshop presenters.
**In the following proposal, please be ready to provide workshop title, description, and objectives as well as Co-Presenter info.