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Professional development opportunities are available to agriculture teachers at several conferences throughout the year. Through partnerships between FCAE-LPS, the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT), and agricultural businesses, experts from all aspects of the agriculture industry provide educational workshops for teachers. Agriculture teachers remain up-to-date on the latest agricultural industry techniques as well as new curriculum resources that are available for classroom use. In-service activities are selected by the IAVAT Professional Development Committee with input provided from a survey completed by Illinois agriculture teachers.
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Recordings & Resources from Past Workshops
Click on this link to find resources and recordings of past workshops. You can view by date or by topic!
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***Earning Continuing Education Units***
If you have attended a professional learning event outside of IAVAT sponsored events and need documentation to claim the Continuing Professional Development Units, please provide the event name, date, certificate of completion and agenda to Casey Bolin at cbolin@ilaged.org. The IAVAT will then review the event to determine if credit can be issued. Per the IAVAT Board Meeting on November 17, 2020, all continuing education units for professional learning should be requested within four weeks of the original event.
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Have an Idea or Workshop You Would Like to Present?
Throughout the year, great workshop topics are shared with our committee from teachers and industry professionals. We also know that we have many talented teachers out there who would make great presenters while sharing their skills and knowledge. Please complete the Google Form at this link to share your ideas!
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3/26-28/25: Intro to Sustainable Food Systems Curriculum Institute
Join the University of Illinois College of ACES leaders in agricultural sustainability for the Intro to Sustainable Food Systems Curriculum Institute. This hybrid event, which takes place on March 26th via Zoom and March 28th on campus, offers participants the chance to explore the innovative Intro to Sustainable Food Systems dual-credit curriculum. Attendees will discover how to partner with the university, tour key campus areas connected to the curriculum, and gain valuable insights into integrating the curriculum into their classrooms.
Participants will also receive Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) and a travel stipend. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and university leaders in sustainability while gaining actionable steps to bring this curriculum to your students. Register by March 1st as spaces are limited! Please view the two documents here for registration details.
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6/16-18/25: IAVAT Conference- Springfield
Professional Development will be offered on 6/16 from noon-2pm and 6/17 from 8am- noon.
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6/24-26/25: Food Science at U of I
The objectives of the workshop are to provide high school agriculture teachers with instructional resources and professional development in the food science discipline through curriculum development and in the exploration of career opportunities related to food science in the food industry. Teachers will create food science-related laboratory exercises and/or class activities, including learning objectives, teaching notes, and lists of supplies.
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6/26/25: AGCO one day Ag Mech wksp at Parkland College
Teachers will rotate through different sessions on electric, hydraulics, engines, and more as well as be provided free lunch for the day. We also plan to have some free raffles like a Milwaukee Tool Set, Toolbox, Hand Tools, and more.
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6/27/25: AGCO one day Ag Mech wksp at Parkland College
Teachers will rotate through different sessions on electric, hydraulics, engines, and more as well as be provided free lunch for the day. We also plan to have some free raffles like a Milwaukee Tool Set, Toolbox, Hand Tools, and more.
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On-Going: Self-Paced Courses from the College of Vet Med
Illinois K-12 teachers can use the discount code “EDU24” to receive 50% off ($30 value) the cost of the online course “Understanding Infectious Disease in Herds”.
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On-Going: LIncoln Electric LEEPStart Program
Learn how to complete the Train the Trainer Course and start providing welding certification to your students.
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