Professional Development Opportunities

As an educator, it’s important to remain on the cutting edge of agricultural issues, educational techniques and classroom management.  Below, you’ll find an up-to-date listing of the many professional development opportunities available to Pennsylvania teachers, including links to agricultural certifications and professional memberships.

Ag Certifications
Click here for a comprehensive list of agricultural certifications, from pesticides and tractor safety to beef and egg quality assurance.

Ag in the Classroom
Pennsylvania elementary teachers can earn Act 48 credit and gather class ready resources by attending workshops held at Penn State.

APSNet
Offers plant pathology short courses.

Association for Career and Technology Education
Hosts a myriad of professional development opportunities including an annual policy seminar and annual convention with loads of workshop opportunities.

National Association of Ag Educators
A career fair and several professional development activities are coordinated annually. Other educational opportunities are also posted on their Web site, including professional development Webinars.

PA Association for Ag Educators
PAAE sponsors several means of professional development for members.Current offerings include a new and beginning teacher workshop and an annual summer conference.

PA Center for Environmental Education
Offers workshops covering varying topics such as plants and animals in autumn to wild mushrooms.

PA Dept. of Education
Offers several workshops for teachers seeking updating in the environment and ecology arenas.

PA Science Teachers' Association
Provides continuing education opportunities for those interested in all areas of science.

Penn State
Outreach efforts.

Penn State Center for Professional Personnel Development
Provides programs and assistance to meet the needs of vocational education personnel in the geographical areas served by Penn State.

Professional Memberships
Find professional membership opportunities to enhance your classroom instruction.