AN EXPERIENTIAL AND DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (ADVANCE)

The overarching project goal is to build teacher and educator capacity to reach and teach the future precision agricultural workforce and increase the number and diversity of students who are trained in data-driven agricultural analysis. The goal will be accomplished through the following objectives: (1) Develop classroom-ready educational resources; (2) Provide professional workforce development opportunities to two cohorts of agricultural educators that align with the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) course competencies; (3) Target educators who serve large populations of underrepresented students and students associated with underserved areas of the state; (4) Provide mentoring and support to educators to ensure effective integration of PA materials; and (5) Develop and sustain a network of educators who teach and directly engage with students with PA concepts.