While planning your program of work for the 2002-03 school year, you will
need to schedule a minimum of one agriculture education staff development
class. The horticulture team has planned some excellent opportunities for
you. Below is a listing of the upcoming workshops. If you have any
questions or need additional information, I will be glad to assist you.
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Horticulture Summer Staff Development
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Advanced Landscape Design GV03101
June 11-14th
3 SDU
Follow up course to basic landscape design workshop. In this course
teachers will advance their technical and cognitive skills using principles
and practices of landscape design in graphic arts, computer programs and
resources. Teachers who participate should have attended the basic
landscape design course or have accomplished skills in drafting.
Location: Gwinnett Tech, Lawrenceville. For more information contact: Teri
Hamlin.
Deadline for being registered is May 15th.
Pesticide Recertification GV03102
June 24-25th
1 SDU
Course is design to provide teachers with updated technical training in the
identification and management of plant pest. Participants will also
receive 5 hours of Georgia Department of Agriculture pesticide
recertification credit to be applied toward recertification for those
teachers holding current license. For more information contact: Eddie
McKie. Location: ABAC, Tifton. Deadline for being registered is May 15th.
Conversational Spanish for Agriculture Teachers GV03105
June 25 ?28th
3 SDU
The face of horticulture and agriculture is changing. Time for all
educators to learn about the Hispanic culture and community. This course
will introduce the teacher to communication skills by providing a basic
understanding of the culture and language, pronunciation, second language
acquisition strategies and teaching strategies for second language
learners. Purpose of course is to address the need of diversity education
by introducing the teachers to basic skills and providing resources for
classroom instruction. For more information contact: Teri Hamlin.
Location: University of Georgia, Athens
Deadline for being registered is May 15th.
Greenhouse Operation and Management GV03104
July 9 ?11th
2 SDU
This course is designed to teach and update teachers on the management and
operation of the greenhouse structure and equipment. Participants will be
involved in discussions and hands-on demonstrations concerning the
equipment found in school greenhouse laboratories.
For more information contact: Myron Sellers.
Location: ABAC, Tifton. Deadline for being registered is May 15th.
Innovations in Turf Grass Production & Management GV03103
July 15 ? 18
3 SDU
Participants will study the kinds of Turf Grasses and new production and
harvesting methods related to the industry. Laboratory exercise on
maintenance and care of turf industry equipment will be incorporated into
the course. For more information contact: Eddie McKie. Location: ABAC,
Tifton. Deadline for being registered is May 15th.
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Horticulture Year Long 2002-03 Staff Development Opportunities
Turfgrass Management
Sept 2nd ? May 1st GV03131
10 SDC, One Hour College Credit
Here is a way to study at home to master up-to-date turfgrass management
practices and procedures and understand the principles of warm and cool
season turfgrass establishment, growth, maintenance and trouble shooting.
This staff development opportunity is an independent study course offered
by the University of Georgia and the Professional Lawn Care Association of
America. An easy-to read, illustrated study guide leads you through the
course and also provides timely information on special concerns like
pesticide safety and integrated pest management. One hour of college
credit in addition to Turfgrass Professional Certification is available
upon completion of this course. For more information contact: Teri Hamlin.
Location: University of Georgia, Athens
Deadline for being registered is August 1st
Georgia Green Industry Update GV03100
Jan 21-22, 2003
1 SDU
This activity is designed to inform and train teachers in the trends and
new technology present in today's nursery and landscape industry.
Educational seminars will be presented by university and extension
specialists as well as business people from the green industry. Teachers
will also have an opportunity to attend a trade show and meet with nursery
and landscape company representatives.
For more information contact: Teri Hamlin.
Location: Classic Center, Athens
Deadline for being registered is December 15th
Propagation School GV03130
February 8th & 15th, 2003
1 SDU
This is a demonstration-based, hands-on training using live plant material.
Instruction will include: Methods & Techniques of Plant Propagation, Basic
Physiology of Cuttings, Propagation Media, Rooting Hormones, Propagation of
Annuals, Perennial, Foliage Plants, Herbs and Woody Ornamentals.
Participants will be able to take the cuttings to home school and grow them
out, will be provide a propagation manual and the Georgia Commercial Flower
Growers Certification Study Manual. Opportunity to meet and work side by
side with growers from across the state of Georgia.
For more information contact: Teri Hamlin.
Location: Griffin Georgia Experiment Station, Griffin
Deadline for being registered is December 15th
Dr. Teri Hamlin
North Region Agriculture Education
Georgia Department of Education
Four Towers, University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602
706-542-3679
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