Teacher Update - Florida FFA Association Packet.pdf · - A dded preliminary – written exam - T op Three Scores Count • Forestry CDE - T op Three Scores Count • Livestock CDE

Teacher Update

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Revised August 9, 2013

2013-2014 Florida Calendar of Events

Florida FFA Association

Blue – Competitive Events | Red - Leadership Events | Purple – Educational Events | Green – Application/Documents Due

Please note the following: Career Development Event (CDE) and conference registration opens approximately 30 days prior to the event. The deadline for CDE and conference registration is 14 calendar days prior to the event unless otherwise published. Registration deadlines and final due dates are listed “Registration Deadline/Due” column. Any team or individual that does not register prior to this deadline will not be eligible for participation. Teams that qualify at a preliminary event do not need to register for state finals events. There is a seven calendar-day grace period on all award applications unless otherwise noted. This date is listed in the “Registration Deadline/Due” column of the calendar, and is the date the document should be in the office (not postmarked). Applications and registrations received after the due date may not be accepted.

Event/Application Date Event/Application Registration Deadline/Due Location

September September 7-8 Chapter Presidents Conference August 23 Daytona Beach September 30 FFA Hall of Fame*** Contact Foundation LTC October October 3 District Forestry CDE Preliminary (MS/HS) September 19 (Host) Statewide October 4 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 2 September 12 Lake City October 5 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 1 September 12 Marianna October 7 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 3 September 12 LTC October 8 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 4 September 12 LTC October 9 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 5 September 12 LTC October 10 Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Area 6 September 12 LTC October 10 District Forestry CDE Preliminary (MS/HS) September 19 (Host) Statewide October 15 Quality Chapter Plan, Roster, Dues October 22 Florida FFA HQ / AgCN October 30-November 2 National FFA Convention Contact National FFA Louisville, KY November November 14-15 State Forestry CDE (MS/HS) Qualified Teams Perry November 23 Florida FFA Firetower Run-A-Muck 5K and Mud Run*** Contact Foundation LTC December December 6-7 Middle School Leadership Conference (MS) November 22 LTC December 7-8 212° Leadership Conference (HS) November 22 LTC December 10 State Citrus CDE (MS/HS)

State Tool ID CDE (MS) November 26 LTC

December 17 Sub-District CDE Preliminaries • Creed Speaking CDE (MS/HS)

• Dairy CDE (MS/HS)

• Environmental Science CDE (HS)

• Extemporaneous Pub Speaking CDE (MS/HS)

• Food Science CDE (MS/HS)

• Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE (MS)

• Parliamentary Procedure CDE (MS/HS)

• Prepared Public Speaking CDE (MS/HS)

• Tractor Operations CDE (HS)

December 3 Sub-District Hosts

December 20 - January 5 Florida FFA Headquarters Closed (Holiday Break) January January 18 State Food Science CDE (MS/HS)

State Horse Judging CDE (MS) Qualified Teams January 3

UF (Gainesville)

January 21 State Environmental Science CDE (HS) Qualified Teams UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research Center (Apopka)

January 24-26 FAAE Mid-Winter Conference*** Contact FAAE LTC January 31 District CDE Preliminaries

• Ag. Mechanics CDE (HS)

• Aquaculture CDE (MS/HS)

• Creed Speaking CDE (MS/HS

• Extemporaneous Pub Speaking CDE (MS/HS)

• Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE (MS)

• Parliamentary Procedure CDE (MS/HS)

• Prepared Public Speaking CDE (MS/HS)

• Tractor Operations CDE (HS)

• Vet Assisting CDE (HS)

January 17 (Registration required for Ag. Mechanics, Aquaculture, and Vet. Assisting Preliminaries only)

District Hosts

February February 8 State Horse Judging CDE Preliminary (HS)

State Livestock Judging CDE Prelim. - Areas 3-6 (HS) January 24 Florida State Fair

February 15 State Dairy Judging CDE (MS/HS) State Fair Poultry Judging Event (MS/HS)

January 24 Florida State Fair

February 15-22 National FFA Week Nationwide February 21 State Officer Candidate Workshop February 7 LTC February 21-23 State Leadership Summit February 7 LTC February TBA State Livestock Judging CDE Prelim. - Areas 1-2 (HS) Chipley March March TBA State Floriculture CDE (MS/HS)

State Nursery and Landscape CDE (MS/HS) TBA Central Florida

March 1 Membership Roster Update March 8 AgCN March 1 State Officer Application March 1 Florida FFA HQ March 1 Alumni Essays March 8 Florida FFA HQ

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*** Please note that this symbol represents those activities that are not official activities of the Florida FFA Association. These activities are included for informational purposes only.

The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Constitution and Bylaws.

Star Award Applications March 7 State Livestock Judging CDE (MS) February 20 Central Florida Fair (Orlando) March 21 (tentative) State Land Judging CDE March 1 TBA March 22 Florida FFA Beast Feast*** Contact Foundation LTC March-April Area OH Demonstration CDEs (MS/HS) Contact Area Hosts Area Hosts April April 1 Ag. Communications CDE Portfolio (HS) April 1 Dr. Ricky Telg (UF) April 1 Alumni Membership Rosters Due April 8 AgCN April 1 Ag. Education CDE Lesson Plans (HS)

Ag. Electrification Essay (MS/HS) American FFA Degree Application State FFA Degree Application

April 8 Florida FFA HQ

April 1-2 National Officer Candidate Screening State Officer Candidate Screening

March 18 LTC

April 5 State Horse Judging CDE (HS) Qualified Teams UF (Gainesville) April 12 State Livestock Judging CDE (HS)

State Poultry Judging CDE (MS/HS) Qualified Teams March 28

UF (Gainesville)

April 15 Agriscience Fair Application Alumni Award Application Chapter Co-Op Application Fresh From Florida Advocacy Award Application National Chapter Award Application Proficiency Award Application Outstanding District Officer Award Application State Convention Talent Application

April 22 Florida FFA HQ

April 19 State Meats CDE (MS/HS) April 4 UF (Gainesville) April 25 State Agricultural Education CDE Preliminary (HS)

State Agricultural Sales and Service CDE (HS) State Agricultural Communications CDE (HS) State OH Demonstration CDE (MS/HS) State Vegetable Judging CDE (MS/HS)

April 11 UF (Gainesville)

May May 1 Feeder Steer & Swine Proficiency Applications

Job Interview CDE Portfolio May 8 Florida FFA HQ

May 3 State Agricultural Mechanics CDE (HS) State Tractor Operations CDE (HS)

Qualified Teams Ridge Career Center (Haines City)

May 4-5 Award Application Judging April 18 LTC May 9 State Aquaculture CDE (MS/HS) Qualified Teams UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture

Lab (Ruskin) May 10 State Veterinary Assisting CDE (HS) Qualified Teams HCC (Plant City) May 15 Quality Chapter Report (includes Premier Chapter,

100% Membership Award applications) District Officer Application Prepared Public Speaking Manuscript

May 22 Florida FFA HQ

June June 1 Agricultural Issues CDE Portfolio June 8 Florida FFA HQ June 15-18 Florida Outdoor Adventures*** Contact Foundation LTC June 18-21 Florida Leadership Adventures*** Contact Foundation LTC June 30-July 4 86th Florida FFA State Convention

• Agribusiness Management CDE

• Agricultural Education CDE

• Agricultural Electrification Essay Interviews

• Agricultural Issues CDE

• Agriscience Fair

• Creed Speaking CDE

• Extemporaneous Public Speaking

• Job Interview CDE

• Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE

• Parliamentary Procedure CDE

• Prepared Public Speaking CDE

May 15 Caribe Royale Orlando

July July 13-18 High School Forestry Camp May 15 O’Leno State Park July 21-25 Middle School Forestry Camp May 15 O’Leno State Park August August 3-6 Florida Outdoor Adventures*** Contact Foundation LTC August 6-9 Florida Leadership Adventures*** Contact Foundation LTC Future Convention Date 87th Florida FFA State Convention June 29–July 3, 2015 Caribe Royale Orlando Future Convention Date 88th Florida FFA State Convention June 13–17, 2016 Caribe Royale Orlando Future Convention Date 89th Florida FFA State Convention June 12-16, 2017 Caribe Royale Orlando Future Convention Date 90th Florida FFA State Convention June 11-15, 2018 Caribe Royale Orlando Future Convention Date 91st Florida FFA State Convention June 10-14, 2019 Caribe Royale Orlando

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Florida FFA Association5700 SW 34th Street, Suite 106Gainesville, Florida 32608

P: 352-378-0060F: 352-378-6061www.floridaffa.org

FLORIDA FFAA S S O C I A T I O N

The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.


Florida FFA Headquarters5600 SW 34th StreetGainesville, Florida 32608

P: 352-378-0060F: 352-378-6061www.floridaffa.orgCO

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2013-2014 CDE Changes SummaryChanges to the CDE Handbook and Policies

CDE-01 Rev. 8/5/2013

High School• Agricultural Education CDE

- Top 6 advance• Agricultural Sales CDE

- Top Three Scores Count• Aquaculture CDE

- Added preliminary – written exam - Team presentation prepared before the event

• Creed CDE - State convention preliminaries will be divided into two flights, top 2 in each advance

• Dairy CDE - Removed duplicate written activities from finals event (pedigree class, management exam, team activity)

• Environmental Science CDE - Added preliminary – written exam - Team presentation prepared before the event - Assigned even and odd years to rotational practicums

• Floriculture CDE - Assigned even and odd year practicums

• Food Science CDE - Added preliminary – written exam - Top Three Scores Count

• Forestry CDE - Top Three Scores Count

• Horse CDE - Move written exam to finals - Added questions class to preliminary (2 questions classes, performance & halter)

• Job Interview CDE - Cover Letter, resume, and application now preliminary - Top 20 applicants advance

• Livestock CDE - Top Three Scores Count

• Nursery and Landscape CDE - Assigned even and odd year rotational practicums

• Vegetable CDE

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- Replaced reference with textbook

Middle School• Aquaculture CDE

- Added preliminary – written exam - Team presentation prepared before the event

• Dairy CDE - Removed duplicate written activities from finals event (pedigree class, team activity - will still take

written exam)• Extemporaneous Public Speaking

- State convention preliminaries will be divided into two flights, top 2 in each advance• Floriculture CDE

- Assigned even and odd year practicums• Food Science CDE

- Added preliminary – written exam - Top Three Scores Count

• Forestry CDE - Top Three Scores Count

• Livestock CDE - The state finals event will consist of the following: 2-3 breeding classes that may include heifers,

bulls, sheep or goats. 2-3 market classes that may include steers, hogs, lambs or goats• Nursery and Landscape CDE

- Assigned even and odd year rotational practicums• Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE

- Identified additional chapters of the Official FFA Manual for questions• Prepared Public Speaking

- State convention preliminaries will be divided into two flights, top 2 in each advance• Vegetable CDE

- Replaced reference with textbook

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Career Development Event Policies

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CDEs at a Glance

Event

Indoor/Outdoor

Max Participants

Scores Counted

Calculator

Preliminary Coordinator

Agribusiness Management CDE (HS) IN 4 3 Yes NoAgricultural Communications CDE (HS) IN 3 3 No No Dr. Ricky TelgAgricultural Education CDE (HS) IN 1 N/A No Yes Dr. Grady RobertsAgricultural Issues CDE (HS) IN 3-7 Team No No Pam WaldenAgricultural Sales CDE (HS) IN 4 3 No No Dr. Al WysockiAgricultural Mechanics CDE (HS) OUT^ 4 3 No Yes Hal Moon & David ByrdAquaculture CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 Yes Yes Carlos MartinezCitrus CDE (HS/MS) IN 4 3 No NoCreed Speaking CDE (HS/MS) IN 1 N/A No Yes Becky SharpeDairy Cattle Evaluation and Selection CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 Yes Yes Chris HolcombEnvironmental Science and Natural Resources CDE (HS) OUT 4 3 Yes Yes Diane MealoExtemporaneous Public Speaking CDE (HS/MS) IN 1 N/A No Yes Robert RaulersonFloriculture CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 Prov. No Merry MottFood Science and Technology CDE (HS/MS) IN 4 3 Yes Yes Drs. Keith & Renée SchneiderForestry CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 Yes Yes Jim FlemingHorse Evaluation and Selection CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 No Yes* Dr. Saundra TenBroeckJob Interview CDE (HS) IN 1 N/A No Yes Shirley Carte & Doug RegisterLand Judging CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 No Yes Dr. Rex EllisLivestock Evaluation & Selection CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 No Yes* Dr. Chad CarrMeats Evaluation CDE (HS/MS) OUT^ 4 3 Yes No Dr. Chad Carr & Larry EubanksNursery and Landscape CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 Prov. No Merry MottOpening and Closing Ceremony CDE (MS) IN 7 Team No Yes Erica DerOrnamental Horticulture Demonstration CDE (HS/MS) IN 1-2 N/A No Yes Dr. Ed OsborneParliamentary Procedure CDE (HS/MS) IN 6 Team No YesPoultry CDE (HS/MS) OUT 4 3 No No Dr. Ben MatherPrepared Public Speaking CDE (HS/MS) IN 1 N/A No Yes Dr. Brian MyersSafe Tractor Operations and Maintenance CDE (HS) OUT 1 N/A No Yes Pam WaldenTool Identifi cation CDE (MS) IN 4 3 No NoVegetable Identifi cation and Judging CDE (HS/MS) IN 4 3 No No Lynn NoblesVeterinary Assisting CDE (HS) OUT* 4 3 No Yes Carrie Jo Anderson

^ Additional equipment of clothing may be required for this event. Please review the event guidelines for more details* Preliminary events are only required for high school Livestock and Horse CDEs.

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2013-2014 Leadership Conference SummaryLeadership Conference Dates, Locations and Information

LDE-01 Rev. 8/6/2013

Chapter Presidents ConferenceSeptember 7-8 (Saturday - Sunday)Daytona Beach Hilton, Daytona BeachRegister by August 23400 person maximum

Chapter Presidents’ Conference (CPC) first in a series of training conferences for chapter FFA officers. The conference helps two newly elected chapter officers

identify their strengths, develop personal growth plans, master speech writing and delivery and develop personal management skills.

Students $100.00Adult - Double Occupancy $125.00Adult - Single Occupancy* $175.00

Chapter Officer Leadership TrainingArea 1 - October 5 (Saturday)Assembly of God West Florida District Campground, MariannaRegister by September 12200 person maximum

Area 2 - October 4 (Friday)Florida Gateway College, Lake CityRegister by September 12400 person maximum

Area 3 - October 7 (Monday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by September 12400 person maximum

Area 4 - October 8 (Tuesday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by September 12400 person maximum

Area 5 - October 9 (Wednesday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by September 12400 person maximum

Area 6 - October 10 (Thursday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by September 12400 person maximum

Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) is the second conference in a training series for chapter FFA officers. Building on the individual skills learned during Chapter President’s Conference, it helps officer teams identify their strengths and weaknesses as a group, and learn advanced interpersonal communication strategies and presentation delivery techniques.

Students $25.00Adults $25.00

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State Leadership SummitFebruary 21-23 (Friday - Sunday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by February 7125 person maximum

State Leadership Summit (SLS) is the final conference in the chapter FFA officer training series. Its advanced lead-ership training that builds on the first two components of the chapter FFA officer leadership continuum, CPC and COLT. In addition to leadership development, partici-pants develop an understanding of partner relationships and begin the initial phase of the state delegate process.


State Officer Candidate Workshop is held in conjunction with State Leadership Summit each year. Registration is included with your registration to State Leadership Sum-mit. If you’re not attending State Leadership Summit, the cost is $25 per student for the State Officer Candidate Workshop.

Middle School ConferenceDecember 6-7 (Friday - Saturday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by November 22175 person maximum

Middle School Conference (MSC) is a conference specif-ically designed to introduce middle school FFA members to opportunities in FFA. The conference helps middle

school members discover leadership opportunities, po-tential career choices in agriculture, and the values of the FFA mission.


212° Leadership ConferenceDecember 7-8 (Saturday - Sunday)Leadership Training Center, Haines CityRegister by November 22175 person maximum

212° – the temperature at which water boils – will focus on taking students to the boiling point of leadership. At 211° water is extremely hot, but just one more degree

gets us to the next level. These conferences focus on stu-dent development. Students will be challenged to push the limits. Themes for this conference include: Virtues, growth and collaboration.


The online registration form must be completed for each attendee attending the conference, including advisors and chaperones. Florida FFA requires that each student complete and submit the “Florida FFA Permission and Emergency Medical Form” for overnight events only. Please bring completed form with you to the conference. There is no need to mail/fax before the event.

Fees are non-refundable unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance to check-in. All payments are due at time of check in. If payment is not received at check-in, a credit card will be necessary to secure conference attendance.

Please remember that the advisor attendance policy is in effect and all students must be accompanied by a designated school district representative. In the event that the designated representative is not the FFA advisor, please have a chaperone designation letter signed by the school principal or superintendent. If your designated school district representative is another FFA advisor from your county, it is imperative that all parties are aware before arriving at the conference.

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2013-2014 Program Changes SummaryQuality Chapter Planning Guide, CDEs, Leadership Conferences and Calendar Updates

Quality Chapter Planning GuideNew for Fall 2013 (Build 2.0)

• Added Discovery, Greenhand and Chapter Degrees to “Award Applications” section. Will only need to report the number of each awarded.

• Agriscience Fair Application moved to “Award Applications” section.• Alumni Essay moved to “Award Applications” section.• Agricultural Education CDE added to “Career Development Events” section• Program/teacher data will only be required for spring submission.• Added bookkeeper’s email address field.• Added CDE and application deadline reminders. Will only send to one, unique email address for each chapter.• Will require a chapter constitution.

Coming Spring 2014 (Build 2.1)• ESE/Special Needs version available• Spring submission will send a certificate upon successful completion.

Leadership ConferencesChapter Officer Leadership Training

• LTC dates are now assigned to single areas (back to Area Leadership School).

New Online Registration System• Register more than one person in one submission.• Immediately sends you an invoice.• Allows for changes up to a certain time.• Will now accept online payment prior to the event (no refunds).

Career Development EventsGeneral Handbook Additions and Changes

• The CDE Handbook is being revised to include new references, list of event coordinators, which events allow calculators, and which events require a registration fee. (See CDE Changes Summary)

• All team events will only count the top 3 scores.• Most CDEs will now use select Cengage textbooks as “Official CDE References.” Tests will be generated only

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from these textbooks. Odd chapter will be used on odd years and even chapters will be used on even years. Please see updated CDE Handbook for the official list of references.

• References will be listed as primary or secondary. Only primary references will be used to develop exams.• Events with rotating practicums will now be assigned to even and odd years.• Individual rankings will now be recognized using a gold, silver, and bronze scale. This will lead into

specializations for Florida Farm Bureau Certifications in the next couple of years. Awards will still only be given to the teams and high individual.

• New Preliminaries:• Agricultural Education – Top 6 High School• Aquaculture – Top 10 High School, Top 10 Middle School• Environmental Science – Top 10 High School• Food Science – Top 20 High School, Top 10 Middle School• Job Interview – Top 20 High School• Veterinary Assisting – Top 30 High School

Official CalendarNotable Calendar Changes

• State and American Degree Deadline moved to April 1• Proficiency Award Applications Deadline moved to April 15• Agricultural Issues CDE Portfolio moved to June 1• Award Application Judging May 4-5

Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET)1-Year Free Subscription

• Using a pilot program sponsored by Florida FFA, each of you have access to The Agricultural Experience Tracker or commonly called the The AET.

• Teachers can access The AET by going to our site (www.theaet.com) and selecting the “Teacher” sign in. Your chapter state and number (FL1234) serve as your chapter and password log in (Make sure to use upper case FL).

• The AET will use your students SAE data to automatically fill out State and National Awards, including proficiency awards and degrees!

New Headquarters• Address will change as soon as the new headquarters is complete. Construction is scheduled to be completed

mid 2014.• Students and chapters are encouraged to be a part of the milestone by making an individual or chapter

contribution. All contributions will be recognized in the new welcome center.

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Step 1. Complete the Quality Chapter Planning Guide

1. Complete the online Quality Chapter Planning Guide accurately. (Available on Floridaffa.org)

2. Your submission will indicate to Florida FFA how many membership cards to send.

3. Your submission will also generate an immediate invoice for your first batch of members. (The number you enter into the “Total FFA membership field will be used for both your invoice and number of membership cards.)

4. A report with your submitted information will be sent immediately to you (the advisor) and the administra-tor you submitted.

Notes about the Quality Chapter Planning GuideJust because you selected or did not select and event or application does not mean you are required or cannot par-ticipate or submit. The first submission is simply used as a planning guide to make sure you are on track to become a certified quality chapter.

New for Fall 2013 (Build 2.0)• Added Discovery, Greenhand and Chapter Degrees

to “Award Applications” section. Will only need to report the number of each awarded.

• Agriscience Fair Application moved to “Award Applications” section.

• Alumni Essay moved to “Award Applications” section.

• Agricultural Education CDE added to “Career Development Events” section

• Program/teacher data will only be required for spring submission.

• Added bookkeeper’s email address field.• Added CDE and application deadline reminders.

Will only send to one, unique email address for each chapter.

• Will require a chapter constitution.

Coming Spring 2014 (Build 2.1)• ESE/Special Needs version available• Spring submission will send a certificate upon suc-

cessful completion.

Step 2. Complete your Membership Roster

1. Login to the Agricultural Career Network. (AgCN, Available on Ffa.org)• Your username and password has remained the

same from last year.• Florida FFA cannot “see” your password. If you

have forgotten your password, you can use the reset feature to retrieve a new one.

• If you do not have a username or password, please contact Florida FFA.

2. Click “Online Help” and review the steps to updating your membership roster.

3. Renew returning members from the list of “expired members.” (only use the Student 1-year option for FFA members)

4. Add new students/members individually by using the “Add New” button in the “new students” section or by importing a class list using the “Switch to Clipboard” feature. (follow the online help guide for this feature)

5. After renewing and adding all of your students/members, click “Preview Submission” where you will then have one last opportunity to make any changes to correct any duplicate issues.

6. Finally, click the buttons labeled numerically at the bottom to submit your roster. These must be clicked in order. (at the end of the process, the “submit to” column will display “state” if your students/members have been submitted successfully)

7. Please note the Quality Chapter Planning Guide will send you the official Florida FFA invoice, you can disregard the invoice generated by AgCN.

Notes about the Agricultural Career NetworkThe AgCN has bee updated with a number of new features that will help make chapter roster management easier, including unified accounts for multiple chapters and transferring students. Florida FFA will be providing more detailed information as it becomes avaialble.

Additionally, the AgCN is also available to your agricultural education students who are not FFA members. Both your students and members will be able to track their class information, FFA experiences and utilize the new career features with their account.


Annual Start-Up GuideSteps and information to get your chapter active

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General Information and Requirements

The Florida FFA Quality Chapter Planning Guide and Report is designed to promote the consistent delivery of high quality FFA programming throughout the state focused on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. These standards should improve chapter operations consistent with the traditional Program of Activities (POA) and emphasize student, chapter and community development.

Quality standards have been developed in five (5) areas as a minimum requirement for recognition as a bona fide FFA chapter in the state of Florida. Chapters should plan activities in each of the quality standard areas with an emphasis on measurable results. The FFA Mission and Strategies should be used as a guide in planning, implementing and assessing accomplishments.

This Quality Chapter Planning Guide and Report will be used, not only as a planning tool, but also as an assessment tool to determine chapter quality status. FFA Chapters that do not meet the minimum adopted standard, 150 points for High School (Senior) Chapters and 125 points for Middle School and Junior Chapters, for a quality chapter would be allowed to continue, but with limited participation, until minimum standards have been met. This ‘probation’ status will be evaluated on an annual basis, and chapters will be prohibited from placing and/or winning any Career Development Event (CDE) or chapter award until the minimum quality standards have been met. In addition, chapters that fall below the minimum quality standards will not be able to seat voting delegates at the annual State FFA Convention.

In order to meet the minimum quality standard each chapter must complete at least one (1) activity or score a minimum of 10 points in each of the standard areas and earn at least 150-Senior Chapter and 125-Junior/Middle School points overall. No more than five activities in each area will count toward this total.

The Quality Chapter Planning Guide and Report will also serve as the Premier Chapter Award Application. To be considered for the award, Senior chapters are required to obtain the maximum amount of points required in each category for a total of 260 points, as well as complete

the entire additional Partnership Standard. Junior and Middle school chapters are required to obtain 235 points and must also complete the entire additional Partnership Standard to be considered a Premier Chapter.

This document is to be used as a reference only. The Quality Chapter Planning Guide and Report must be completed and submitted online.

Leadership Events50 Points Possible (10 points per activity up to 50 points)Students gain leadership, team building, employability and, interpersonal skills; opportunities for service learning and volunteerism taking full advantage of FFA activities.

360, Advanced Leadership Development (ALD)Ag on the Hill DayChapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)Chapter Presidents Conference (CPC)Chapter Program (State Officers)Florida Leadership Adventures (FLA)Florida Outdoor Adventures (FOA)Forestry Camp212, Made For Excellence Conference (MFE)Middle School Conference (MSC)National FFA ConventionState FFA ConventionState Leadership Summit (SLS)Washington Leadership Conference (WLC)Local Leadership Event**For local leadership events, a conference agenda and curriculum are required to be submitted with this document.

Award Applications50 Points Possible (10 points per award area up to 50 points; points are awarded for categories, not individual applications) The FFA Chapter has a responsibility to provide opportunities and services to its members. The chapter may provide opportunities through a variety of ways; however, chapter activities should be documented through the state application process.

Agriscience Fair ApplicationAlumni EssayAmerican FFA Degree Application (HS Only)Chapter Co-Op ApplicationChapter FFA Degree (report number awarded)Courtesy Corp ApplicationDiscovery FFA Degree (report number awarded)FAAE/NAAE Teacher Award ApplicationFAAE/NAAE Student Award ApplicationFresh from Florida Advocacy Award (Food for America) ApplicationNational Chapter Award Application (All Forms)Greenhand FFA Degree (report number awarded)Nutrients for Life Award ApplicationOutstanding Alumni Award ApplicationProficiency Award ApplicationsRyan Rimmer Outstanding District Officer Award Application (HS Only)State FFA Degree Application (HS Only)State Star Discovery Degree Application (MS Only)State Star Greenhand Application (HS Only)


Completing the Quality Chapter Planning GuideInformation to get your chapter certified

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Local Activities60 Points Possible (12 points per activity up to 60 points; must include activity in each of the following areas: Student, Chapter, and Community Development; Cannot duplicate activities recorded earlier in the planning guide)

FFA chapters should develop or participate in activities that promote a positive image and inform students, parents, school officials and the community about chapter and member accomplishments. These activi-ties should also help the public become better informed about the food, fiber and natural resources industry.

Membership and Enrollment50 Points PossibleFFA is an integral part of the agriculture education program; therefore, all students should be FFA members.For Middle School Chapters, membership percentage should be based on average enrollment per grading period.

0-10% membership (0 Points)11-25% membership (10 Points)26-50% membership (25 Points)51-100% membership (50 Points)Total FFA MembershipTotal number of students eligible for membershipTotal number of students in programAverage number of students per grading period

Career Development Events (CDEs)50 Points Possible (10 points per activity up to 50 points)Students are involved in activities that develop occupational and career skills through a progressive learning environment.

Agribusiness Management (HS Only)Agricultural Communications (HS Only)Agricultural Education (HS Only)Agricultural Electrification Essay (MS Only)Agricultural Issues (HS Only)Agricultural Mechanics (HS Only)Agricultural Sales and Service (HS Only)AquacultureCitrusCreedDairy EvaluationEnvironmental Science (HS Only)Extemporaneous Public SpeakingFloricultureFood Science and TechnologyForestryHorse EvaluationJob Interview (HS Only)Land EvaluationLivestock EvaluationMeats EvaluationNursery LandscapeOpening and Closing Ceremonies (MS Only)Ornamental Horticulture DemonstrationsParliamentary ProcedurePoultry EvaluationPrepared Public SpeakingTool Identification (MS Only)Tractor Operations (HS Only)Vegetable EvaluationVeterinary Assisting (HS Only)

*Newly Chartered Chapters: In order to be considered a quality chapter, newly charter chapters should be phased in by obtaining 80% of the required number of points during the first year, 90% during year two and 100% by year three.

New chapter status also applies to chapters where a teacher that is new to the program is hired.

Partnership Standard (Premier Chapter Award Only)Alumni Partnership

• Active, Dues Paid Alumni Chapter• Submitted Alumni Essay or Outstanding Alumni Application (by

deadline)

Community Partnerships• List and provide documentation of at least two (2) community

partnerships. (Membership cards, Newspaper articles, etc.)• Examples include: Community Clean-up, Volunteering at Nurs-

ing Homes, etc.

Foundation Partnership• Paid Foundation Dues• Participated in a Foundation-sponsored fund raising event

School-Based Partnerships• List and provide documentation of at least two (2) school-based

partnerships. (Newspaper articles, press releases, photos, etc.)• Examples include: Teacher Breakfast, Campus Clean-up, etc.

Teacher Professional Organization Partnership• Teacher is a member of FAAE

Premier Chapter Requirements*This portion of the planning guide is optional and is only required to be considered for the Premier Chapter Award. This portion is due by May 15th.

A Senior chapter is required to obtain 260 points, as well as complete the entire Partnership Standard to be considered a Premier Chapter. Junior and Middle School chapters are required to obtain 235 points and must also complete the entire Partnership Standard to be considered a Premier Chapter.

In order to be considered complete, all questions should be marked “yes” and partnership documentation should be provided as noted.

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Purpose: This guide helps Teachers prepare the AET students use. Use this as a reference while accessing the system for the first time. There are serveral important things you can do as the Teacher, but it is essential that you complete these steps before introducing students to the AET.

Sign In and Complete the Chapter Profile Go to http://www.theaet.com. Click sign in "Teacher" and use your JudgingCard/AET username and password. Select Profile from the top menu. Profile has several important sections such as Teacher & Chapter Profile, Subscription Manager to signup for AET and print AET invoices and other sections to control users of AET. Review each and complete. Important Steps before Students Begin in AET #1. Course Builder (Profile tab) – Each student needs to enroll in ag couses, but first you have to setup current and past courses so students can enroll. To add a course:

a. Click the "Teacher Profiles" link. Update existing teachers' profiles by choosing them from the list on the left. Add teachers by clicking on the "Add New Person" link.

b. Under the Profile tab, Click the "Course Builder" link to add courses that are offered in your Ag Program.

1). Click the “New Course” button to add a new course

2.) Enter the details of the course

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#2. Add Student Accounts (Accounts tab) - The teacher must create student accounts for students to be able to access the AET. Students can be added “one at a time,” or in groups, “many at a time”.

1. Select the Accounts tab from the top menu. 2. In the Accounts menu, click “Manage all accounts” to see a list of all your

“active” student accounts. To Add Student Accounts, choose one of the methods indicated by the arrows. The most common and easiest is “multiple” which lets you add an entire course of students or the new freshman entering the program.

To add multiple accounts, click the “multiple” link.

a. Obtain an electronic list of all the new students in your classes from Excel, your school’s attendance system, or Roster. The list needs to be organized with the students “last name, first name” (e.g. Hanagriff, Roger)

b. Paste in students or type students in, then Click “Add Accounts” at the bottom of the screen.

c. Your new students should now have accounts. You can repeat this process for each class as needed. TIPS….

• The username for automatically created student accounts is the first letter of

their first name and then the last name (e.g. RHanagriff). When a username already exists, number extensions are added automatically (e.g. Tim and Thomas Murphy would become TMurphy and TMurphy2).

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• By default, the passw ord for an automatically created student account is the same as their their username. Passwords are case-sensitive, so capital and lower-case letters must be entered exactly right.

• Students can change their passwords once they sign into the system. You can always access any student’s records. You never need to know their password

Now you’re ready for the Students to log in and begin using the AET.

a. The Student Help Guide – "Getting Students Started Day 1" will help students access the accounts you’ve just created, setup their Profile, add their classes, make a Journal entry, and create an SAE.

b. Encourage students to sign in to the AET frequently, at school or from home, to keep their records up-to-date. of this guide.

#3. Add FFA Events to AET TRACKER Calendar (Tracker tab) - The teacher can create organized FFA Activities (camps, conventions, etc…) and FFA Competitions (Livestock judging, public speaking, etc…) so that students can register as participating in those events. To set up FFA events:

a. Choose the TRACKER tab in AET b. Choose the “Chapter Tracker Calendar - Program of Activites” and click the

numerical date of the event to create a new event c. Choose FFA Competition or FFA Activity. Complete all sections of the event

information. Make sure the date is correct, students will be able to record involvement in this event in their student FFA related journal.

d. For more help on using the Tracker Calendar, see the Teacher Help document called "Chapter Tracker Calendar Guide"

Uses of this Guide: To support teachers getting started using AET.

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Purpose: This guide helps students create their profile, enroll in courses and develop an SAE. This is a great guide to print prior to students going into a computer lab or used as a step by step to get started the correct way in AET. Follow these steps to

Step 1 - Log In Your Name:____________________________

1. You can access your AET account anytime from any computer with Internet. Go to http://www.theaet.com, and click Sign In “Student”

2. Your Teacher will provide your login information. You will need: a. Chapter Number: This is the two-digit state abbreviation followed by the four-digit

Chapter number. For example, TX0765. You should memorize this number. b. Username: Usually this is your “first initial and last name” For Example, TMurphy for Tim

Murphy. c. Password: In the beginning, this is usually the same as your username. Make sure to use

capital and lower-case letters exactly like your Teacher shows you. After signing in, you can change your password.

Write your login information here Our Chapter Number is:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

My username is:

_______________________

My password is:

______________________

Step 2 – Set Up your Profile

1. Click the PROFILE menu at the top of the screen. You should update your profile every year, or whenever your information changes.

2. The PROFILE section of your account is broken into the following sections:

Manage/Edit your personal profile and password

Record your school Ag class schedule – After your teacher has listed the available classes, you can add yours here

Students Getting Started “The First Day”

Login Setup Your Pro0ile Setup Your SAE

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Develop your Resume – A very basic outline of your accomplishments that should be updated each year to report involvement. Maintain your list of school and or community activities, special certifications, skills, and awards.

Develop your AET Experiences - This is your project(s) in agriculture education. Unless you are very familiar with AET and the project, skip this section and review step 3 and look at the guide “Selecting an SAE and Creating the Experience”

Enter your FFA offices – If you are an FFA Officer, add your office here.

Enter your FFA committee memberships - If you are on an FFA Committee, add it here.

Choose your agricultural career pathway - Check the box next to the Ag Careers that interest you, rank them on the right side.

Explore your educational and career interests – Find and select the careers of interest

Step 3 – You are done with your PROFILE, but here are some ideas to begin your SAE

An SAE is a Supervised Agricultural Experience. It’s just another name for a project that you do outside regular class with the help of your teacher or another supervisor. See “Developing an Experience” Guide in AET for more details on types of SAEs

A. NOW…Brainstorm some SAEs that describe an SAE for you…a project that is outside of class where you learning something new…try to create three ideas: I am interested in….(A)

I am interested in…(B)

I am interested in…(C)

Now pick one and get some more details

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There are four primary types of SAEs: (CHECK ONES THAT FIT YOUR INTEREST) • ____/A, B, C Exploratory - Learn about something in agriculture and its many related careers. • ____/A, B, C Research/Experimental - Conduct research and analyze information to

discover new knowledge. • ____/A, B, C Ownership/Entrepreneurship - Plan and operate an agriculture-related

business. • ____/A, B, C Placement - Work for a business or individual, either for pay or for the

experience. The following further describes you project, so select the area that describes your

projects: (CHECK ONE THAT DESCRIBES YOUR INTEREST) • ___/A, B, C Agribusiness Systems —the study of business principles, including management,

marketing and finance, and their application to enterprises engaged in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

• ___/A, B, C Animal Systems —the study of animal systems, including life processes, health, nutrition, genetics, management and processing, through the study of small animals, aquaculture, livestock, dairy, horses and/or poultry

• ___/A, B, C Biotechnology Systems —the study of data and techniques of applied science for the solution of problems concerning living organisms

• ___/A, B, C Environmental Service Systems —the study of systems, instruments and technology used in waste management and their influence on the environment

• ___/A, B, C Food Products and Processing Systems —the study of product development, quality assurance, food safety, production, sales and service, regulation and compliance, and food service within the food science industry

• ___/A, B, C Natural Resource Systems —the study of the management of soil, water, wildlife, forests and air as natural resources

• ___/A, B, C Plant Systems —the study of plant life cycles, classifications, functions, structures, reproduction, media and nutrients, as well as growth and cultural practices, through the study of crops, turf grass, trees and shrubs and/or ornamental plants

• ___/A, B, C Power, Structural and Technical Systems —the study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and precision technology, as well as woodworking, metalworking, welding and project planning for agricultural structures

• ___/A, B, C Career Cluster Skills - Study of general agriculture education area, leadership, personal growth and career success skills necessary for a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society.

Ideas: Have students complete this guide and turn it in for a grade, then enter into AET

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Purpose: This guide helps students with the process of using their AET entries to apply for FFA awards. These steps and concepts cover state degree applications, proficiency (state and national) applications and star battery applications.

A. Begin with the degree application manager (for all FFA awards): 1. Choose REPORTS Menu 2. Go to the FFA Award Reporting Section (towards the bottom of the page) 3. Choose to “Degree Application Manager” 4. From the list, choose your degree - then select “add New”… your degree is now in the list 5. Select the “application” and you will see steps for the degree

1. Your State Degree: – This degree should be listed, if not get with your state director and have them setup in AET. The steps are:

1. Basic Information – Important…. just enter the correct beginning date (your first ag class) and ending date of your data needed in the application

2. Checksheet - if listed for your state…review degree requirements or skip if not listed 3. Generate Application, your award application will be exported to Excel

Review the applications pages for accuracy. Any needed changes should be made in the AET and a new application generated. Some areas can be edited and the file can be saved if needed

2. Entrepreneurship Proficiency Application: This is for “profit SAE

experience” degrees such as beef production, diversified livestock, dairy and other very specific award possibilities – This degree has nearly 50-degree possibilities. Add the application and the steps are:

1. Basic Information – Important… just enter the correct application type from the list and

the year ending Dec 31. If your application is due in 2012, your ending Dec 31 date is 2011

2. Experience Selection – select the SAEs of AET Experiences that connect to the application 3. Performance A –describe your SAE and your goals of the project 4. Performance B – describe special circumstances and used resources 5. Performance C – describe the achievement of your goals 6. Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge – A listing of specific skills learned and then how

they contribute to the SAEs in this application- then add new…list several and select the ones that apply

7. Efficiencies Attained – a list of specific efficiencies, time achieved and unit achieved…then how if applies to this application (example – feed efficiency of steer, 2.5 lbs per day)

8. Picture Selection – Choose a photo with a description from your AET portfolio 9. Checklist - if listed for your state…review degree requirements or skip if not listed

10. Generate Application, your award application will be exported to Excel - Review the applications pages for accuracy. Any needed changes should be made in the AET and a new application generated. Some areas can be edited and the file can be saved if needed

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3. Placement Proficiency Application: This is for your “SAE job experience” degree in specific award possibility areas – This degree has nearly 50-degree possibilities. Add the application and the steps are:

1. Basic Information – Important… just enter the correct application type from the list and

the year ending Dec 31. If your application is due in 2012, your ending Dec 31 date is 2011

2. Experience Selection – select the SAEs of AET Experiences that connect to the application 3. Performance A –describe your SAE and your goals of the project 4. Performance B – describe special circumstances and job responsibilities 5. Performance C – describe the achievement of your goals 6. Skills and Activities – select “Add New” and provide information of skills and time spent in

the area…then save and add others…then select each to be added to the application 7. Picture Selection – Choose a photo with a description from your AET portfolio 8. Checklist - if listed for your state…review degree requirements or skip if not listed 9. Generate Application, your award application will be exported to Excel -


4. American Degree: This is a degree you seek at the end of your agriculture education experience and includes all your experiences, add the application and the steps are:

1. Basic Information – Important…. just enter the correct beginning date (your first ag class) and ending date of your data needed in the application

2. Generate Application, your award application will be exported to Excel Review the applications pages for accuracy. Any needed changes should be made in the AET and a new application generated. Some areas can be edited and the file can be saved if needed

5. Star Battery Degree: This is a supplement degree to other applications and provides additional details for the American or State Degree –The steps are:

1. Basic Information – Important… choose your application type and ending date (date is Dec 31 of application year…i.e if applying in 2012, then your application is 12/31/2011

2. Performance A –describe your SAE and your goals of the project 3. Performance B – describe special circumstances and activities 4. Performance C – describe the achievement of your goals 5. Skills, Competencies and Knowledge– select “Add New” or choose from the list you

created for other applications 6. Efficiencies – (Entrepreneurship Only) Select “Add New” or choose from the list 7. Picture Selection – Choose a photo with a description from your AET portfolio 8. Checksheet - if listed for your state…review degree requirements or skip if not listed 9. Generate Application, your award application will be exported to Excel -


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