ATAT Strategic Plan Adopted 2021
Mission Statement
The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas is dedicated to advancing agriculture education by providing member services, encouraging high standards of teaching and leadership, providing innovative professional development, and giving agriculture education a unified voice in the state governing bodies.
Core Areas
There are four core areas that the ATAT as a professional organization will emphasize to its members and supporters:
A. Ethical Practices in Teaching and Leadership
B. Professional Development of Agriculture Teachers
C. Agriculture, FFA Program and Agriculture Education Advocacy
D.Stewardship of the Association
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Continue to work with the Texas FFA Association, Texas FFA Foundation, Texas Education Agency, Universities and other entities to advocate for agriculture education.
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Provide information to advisors to support their efforts in advocating for local programs, agriculture teachers, and their students.
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Provide information on the importance of solid relationships with school administration, other local school officials and supporters, such as local advisory boards and support groups.
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Create and use social media content so teachers can continue to advocate for agriculture on the state, local and community level.
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Promote and serve as an ambassador of agricultural education to decision makers at the state and local levels, while keeping members abreast of upcoming changes in education laws, curriculum, certifications, etc.
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Advocate for students to enter the agricultural education profession by offering scholarships for agricultural education majors, stipends for student teachers and ceremonies to promote students entering agricultural education.
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Develop an agricultural education showcase within a new agricultural leadership building.
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