There have been calls flowing in about this summer's staff development
classes.
Hopefully the CTAE website (http://www.ctaern.org) will be up and running
soon.

To help with your planning, below are the horticulture offerings for this
summer.

Implementation of Landscape Design Principles
June 25-28 ABAC College Tifton 3 plu
Contact: Mr. Eddie McKie, South Region
Intensive instruction designed to help teachers become proficient in
techniques necessary to effectively teach landscape design principles.
Emphasis placed on the ability to read and interpret landscape designs
using landscape design drawing processes as the major vehicle to deliver
the subject.


Projects for Horticulture SAE's
June 4-7, West Laurens High School, Dublin, 3 plu
Contact: Mrs. Anne Smith, Central Region
This activity will consist of hands- on project oriented instruction.
Educational sessions will focus on Horticulture projects to establish
and
enhance members SAE's. Participants will begin with introduction to
Horticulture SAE's; all facets will be covered from agreement forms to
record keeping.  Participants will develop a portfolio of projects as
well
as construct a hyperturf stone pot, tree limb planter, gourd bird house
and
stepping stones. Upon completion of this course participants will be
provided with SAE lesson plans, lab activities and record keeping
materials.

Landscape Cost Estimating and Job Bidding
June 5-6, University of Georgia, Athens, 1 plu
Contact: Dr. Teri Hamlin, North Region

This workshop, held in a computer lab, will give participant  hands-on
experience with two landscape cost estimating and job bidding software
programs developed by faculty at The University of Georgia. Day one will
focus on landscape installation cost estimating, and day two will focus
on
landscape maintenance cost estimating.  These programs have great
potential
for use in high school agriculture curricula when teaching students
about
business management and starting a landscape business, cost estimating
and
the bidding process.   Participants will receive hands-on experience
with
the programs and will learn how the bidding and cost estimating process
works. These programs will help participants gain an understanding of
overhead, labor cost analysis and estimating direct costs of doing
business, break-even prices and arriving at a competitive bid on a
project.
The programs are currently  used in this manner with industry, and could
easily be adapted for similar instruction in the secondary schools.

Computer Aided Landscape Design
June 20-22, North Metro Tech, Acworth, 2 plu
Contact: Dr. Teri Hamlin, North Region

Don't miss this workshop; the future of landscape design is at the
keyboard
of your computer. Industry professionals will introduce the participants
to
the Dynascape Landscape Design Software. Dynascape is one of the most
widely use computer software programs in the industry and postsecondary
educational institutions. Participants will enjoy this hands on
atmosphere
of this workshop as they obtain an understanding of how the software
works
and it applications in the teaching of landscape design.

Greenhouse Operation and Management
June 4-6, University of Georgia, Athens, 2 plu
Contact: Dr. Teri Hamlin, North Region

This workshop will focus on developing teacher skills and knowledge in
the
curriculum area of greenhouse management and operation as well as the
reproduction and care of floriculture crops in an educational setting.
Lesson plan development will focus on the basic horticulture and
floriculture management curriculum and career development events.



More than a Commodity: Fun with Food Science

Teaching students how to develop an appreciation for wholesome food and
sustainable food practices.

June 25-27, University of Georgia, Athens 2 plu

Contact: Dr. Teri Hamlin, North Region

Understanding systems of food production and consumption requires
understanding relationships.  The way we treat, think about, and produce
our food suggests a lot about our society as a whole.  Is our food fast,
cheap, and does it promote chronic illness?  Or do the systems that we
create and support allow us to generate the most nutritious and
sustainable
food supply possible for the greatest number of people?  Who benefits
from
the food systems that are in place, and why do the structures that are
in
place exist?  Are communities, health, and individuals honored and
respected by these structures?  Or do they disenfranchise people, their
health, quality of life, and options in order to meet objectives that
are
too narrow in their scope and vision?  What does this say about us?
Garden-to-table projects help students to develop and evaluate their own
understanding of these issues while simultaneously strengthening their
ability to apply core scientific principles to the world around them.
The
purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with activities and
experiences that will allow them to incorporate such projects into their
core curriculum.  This workshop will be largely hands-on and will
involve
utilizing kitchen facilities.  The major themes will include aspects of
taste education, land stewardship, and the significance of food
biodiversity.




Dr. Teri Hamlin
North Region Agriculture Education
Georgia Department of Education
Four Towers, University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia  30602
706-542-3679