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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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6/9/25: Producing the Perfect Apple (Heartland Community College)
More info to be shared by the Ag Biology Curriculum Writing Team!
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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. (2 credits)
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July 2025: 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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July 2025: 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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8/6/2025: AgriScience Fair Bootcamp
Jumpstart your students' AgriScience Fair journey with this hands-on, educator-focused workshop designed to guide you through the essential components of a successful science fair project. From understanding the parts of a high-quality project to navigating the application process and building a realistic classroom implementation timeline, you’ll leave with the tools, resources, and confidence to bring AgriScience Fair projects to life in your middle or high school classroom. Whether you're new to the process or looking to strengthen your current approach, this bootcamp will equip you to cultivate student success in AgriScience research. This event will be held in Mt. Vernon, IL from 10am-2pm. Please register at ilaged.org. Presenters for this event include Jennifer Waters and Jenny Wold.
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On-Going: Dept of Nat Resources Workshops
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (IDNR) Division of Education sponsors educator workshops through the ENTICE program. These workshops offer Professional Development Hours for teachers. Workshop listing can be found here. Please register for workshops through the link shown with each workshop description. A nonrefundable registration fee is required. The fee is $10.00 per person plus a $1.00 convenience fee per registration unless stated otherwise in the workshop description. Should you have questions about workshop registration please email (dnr.teachkids@illinois.gov) or call (217-524-4126) the IDNR Division of Education.
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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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