May Update
AGED ADMIN
May
1 – NOC Nom Com Selection
5 – Chapter Report – Montana FFA Reporter
Advancing Agriculture Grant
The application process for Advancing Ag-Ed for the 2025-27 cycle is open. You can utilize the National Program Benchmarks system under grants. $2000 per Full Time Teacher (FTE).
Perkins Grant
This will be a CLNA year, districts will need to complete the CLNA worksheet, Summary Questions and meet the eligibility requirements: Submitted 2025 End of Year CTE Data, Fall 2025 CTE Data Report, and have approved Montana Career Pathways (Class AA/A- 3 pathways, Class B- 2 pathways, Class C- 1 pathway).
- Opening May 2026
- CLNA is REQUIRED for ALL Applicants this year.
- June 30- DUE Date for Perkins 2027 Application
- OPI Perkins resources
- OCHE CLNA Resources
- Perkins preliminary allocations for FY 2027 are attached and will also be available on the Perkins Page
Montana CTE Technical Assistance
We have scheduled several dates to provide focused technical assistance for transitioning to the new Montana Career Pathways, CTE Date and Perkins Applications Support. The following dates and times will be available for districts to get targeted CTE support, from 10 am - 2:00 pm. As always if you need additional support please reach out to anyone on our team and we can set up another time.
- Wednesday, April 29th
Perkins and Data Collection Focused Technical Support
- Wednesday, May 6th
- Wednesday, May 13th
- Wednesday, May 20th
- Wednesday, May 27th
- Wednesday, June 3rd
- Wednesday, June 10th
- Wednesday, June 17th
- Wednesday, June 24th
- Tuesday, June 30th - Perkins Apps Due
Topic: CTAE Technical Assistance
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 046242
SAE for All Teacher Created Resources
Have you seen the SAE for All Teacher-Created Resources? This growing collection features classroom-tested lessons, activities, and implementation tools developed by agricultural educators to help make SAE more accessible for every student. These resources are designed to support Foundational and Immersion SAE integration through areas like career exploration, workplace safety, employability skills, agricultural literacy, and financial management—without adding extra workload to your plate. Explore the folder, adapt what fits your program, and discover new ideas from teachers across the country who are bringing SAE for All to life in their classrooms.
Final Call for CASE Institute Registrations
Teachers seeking professional development and CASE Certification can register for summer professional development events through Thursday, May 1! Check our website for upcoming training details [nationalffaorganization.acemlnb.com].
NEW John Deere + CASE AEMT Scholarship
Four teachers will be selected for a $25,000 scholarship package, generously sponsored by John Deere. The award includes full AEMT registration, $17,000 in AEMT materials, and an all-inclusive trip to the John Deere Training Center in Orlando, Fla. Applications are due Thursday, May 1. [nationalffaorganization.acemlnb.com]
CASE + CNH Top Tech Certification
No-cost student industry certifications for CASE Ag Equipment Maintenance and Technology teachers are available. Learn more and access our step-by-step guide to get started. Explore more. [nationalffaorganization.acemlnb.com]
FFA Updates
Veterinary Science Scenario
Guide Now Available
The Veterinary Science 2026 Scenario
Guide [ffa.box.com] is available and can
also be found in the handbook [ffa.org]
and the 2026 Focus Areas announcement [ffa.app.box.com].
NAAE Updates: For Every Age and Every Stage
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Teacher Resources:
1) Get into Energy -Curriculum
2) Future Ready Payments website
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3) The Agricultural Education Magazine |
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The current issue of The Agricultural Education Magazine [nationalffaorganization.acemlnb.com], Volume 98, Issue 2 (September/October 2025) – Ideas Unlimited [nationalffaorganization.acemlnb.com] is now available.
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