Does a student stop Foundational SAE once they have an Immersion SAE?

The Foundational SAE component is active throughout a student’s enrollment within an Agricultural Education program. The student activities within the Foundational SAE build on previous work as they progress through their Agricultural Education courses. Once a student starts an Immersion SAE aligned to their career choice, the Foundational SAE continues alongside the Immersion experience to provide validation of and preparation for their career path after graduation.

What if a student enters into the Agricultural Education program later in their high school career? Do they start with awareness-level Foundational SAE activities?

When students enter the Agricultural Education program later in high school, the Foundational SAE activities they complete will need to be differentiated, depending upon the career exploration and development work the student has previously completed. If they have a well-defined career path chosen, the teacher may then lead them to the Foundational activities that carry them further down the career development process (intermediate or advanced-level activities). If a student does not have a chosen career path or has an interest in exploring agriculture careers, then starting them with awareness-level Foundational SAE activities might be appropriate. Having flexibility to individually meet students where they are in their career development process is more important than having them do all elements of the Foundational SAE.

How do you transition students from Foundational to Immersion experiences?

Once a student has selected a career path in which they are interested, he or she can begin exploring which type of Immersion SAE best provides the opportunity for enhanced engagement in that field. This provides students the opportunity to validate that the chosen career area aligns with their interests and abilities. The individual learning guides for Immersion SAEs walk the student through the process of setting up an Immersion SAE aligned to their career. Starting an Immersion SAE before the Foundational work of career exploration occurs could lead a student into a “project” that may not provide the career preparation that is essential for students to graduate with a well-defined career path.

Is the Foundational SAE only for those students who do not have an Immersion SAE?

No, the Foundational SAE is not a replacement for students without an Immersion SAE. Foundational SAE is a process-focused component that guides students through five critical career development areas to give direction in the selection and continuation of an Immersion SAE. The Foundational SAE component is active throughout a student’s time within the Agricultural Education program. The student’s activities in a Foundational SAE build on previous work as they progress through their Agricultural Education courses. Once a student starts an Immersion SAE aligned to their career choice, the Foundational SAE continues alongside the Immersion experience to provide validation and preparation for their career path after graduation.

Why are Foundational SAEs important for ALL students? How can we make them relevant?

Having students graduate from high school with a clear path to their chosen career encourages a seamless transition to either the workplace or post-secondary education. The Foundational SAE provides the process through which students can explore, research, and prepare for their chosen career. This effort can happen alongside the Immersion SAE project to provide both an understanding of their chosen career and the opportunity for validation of that choice.

How can we communicate the importance of SAE for All to community members and school leaders?

To find success in today’s economy, it is important for students to graduate with a clear path for their career. It is equally important for schools to have resources to support this path in order to meet the individualized needs of students. The SAE for All program provides the structure and process to guide a student through career awareness, exploration, and preparation for their chosen career. The benefits of income, understanding the workplace, and creating a financial plan all add value to the student as they pursue their chosen career path.

FAQs – The National Council for Agricultural Education

¿Deja un estudiante de hacer el SAE Fundacional una vez que tiene un SAE de Inmersión?

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¿Qué pasa si un estudiante entra en el programa de Educación Agrícola más tarde en su carrera en la escuela secundaria? ¿Empiezan con las actividades de SAE Fundacional a nivel de concienciación?

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¿Cómo se realiza la transición de los alumnos de las experiencias de Fundamentos a las de Inmersión?

Once a student has selected a career path in which [...]

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¿El SAE Fundacional es sólo para aquellos estudiantes que no tienen un SAE de Inmersión?

No, the Foundational SAE is not a replacement for students [...]

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¿Por qué las EAE fundamentales son importantes para TODOS los estudiantes? ¿Cómo podemos hacer que sean relevantes?

Que los estudiantes se gradúen en el instituto con un camino [...]

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¿Cómo podemos comunicar la importancia de SAE para todos a los miembros de la comunidad y a los líderes escolares?

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