WAAE Events

Fall DPI In-Services
The DPI sectional in-services are held across the state and all secondary agricultural teachers are encouraged to attend. Each section selects a unique date and location each year, organized by the respective WAAE Board Representatives. DPI Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Consultant presents various training topics in the morning and the afternoon normally consists of a speaker and/or tour in the area. WAAE Board Representatives facilitate a sectional meeting during the lunch hour at the in-person meeting.

Farm Technology Days

NAAE Convention

December 8-12, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee

Join us in Nashville, Tennessee this year and experience the premier ag ed professional development event of the year: the 2025 NAAE Convention. Find the piece to your professional development puzzle in over 80 different ag ed specific professional development workshops or network with your peers from across the nation. There is no better way to invest in yourself as a professional! You won't want to miss it! The Early Bird fee is $575 and due by July 31, 2025.

The NAAE Convention is held in conjunction with ACTE's CareerTech VISION. NAAE members have access to both conventions at a discounted NAAE member only rate. The NAAE Convention schedule aligns with the VISION schedule, so that our members have the opportunity to experience both conventions for one price. Check out what is going on at VISION and so much more!

HOUSING
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

NAAE expects our block to sell out quickly. Please do not hesitate to make your reservations if you would like to stay at the Gaylord Opryland.

Rate: $229 plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy (+$20 per night per additional person)
Reservation Deadline: November 14, or until sold out

LINK TO THE HOTEL RESERVATION LINE: (https://www.naae.org/convention/housing)

NAAE CONVENTION SIGN UP LINK
This is the sign up sheet for those attending NAAE Convention. This is used by the Executive Director to sign everyone up for the Early Bird Registration by July 30. Early bird fee is $575 for 2025 which only allows for 11 to attend or if more sign up, the Board would look at prorating the amount for everyone.

ACTE’s National Policy Seminar

WAAE Professional Development Conference (PDC)
Is a must-attend annual professional development conference that can transform your agricultural classroom. PDC provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities and sessions presented by agricultural educators and industry professional for agricultural educators that will invigorate you, improve student success, and give you the latest on emerging trends in the profession.

Upcoming PDC Dates:
06/22/2025 - 06/26/2025 - Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center
06/28/2026 - 07/02/2026 - Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, WI
06/27/2027 - 07/01/2027 - Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, WI
06/25/2028 - 06/29/2028 - Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, WI

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20-YEAR LUNCHEON SIGN UP
If you are no longer actively teaching, please sign up to attend the 20-Year luncheon at this link. Simply click on the title "20-Year Luncheon Sign Up" title above and it will take you to the form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the WAAE Executive Director at phone (608)354-6450 or executivedirector@waae.com.