Virginia Naturally Partners Database
Agriculture in the Classroom (VA Foundation for AG in Classroom)
Organization details
Contact information
| Organization contact | Lynn Synder and Tammy Maxey |
|---|---|
| lynn.snyder@vafb.com | |
| Website | www.agintheclass.com/ |
| Address | 12580 West Creek Parkway, PO Box 27552 Richmond, VA 23261 |
| Phone | (804) 290-1025 |
| Fax | (804) 290-1097 |
This organization offers programs related to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Description
Lynn Snyder Education Coordinator for Elementary School 804-290-1025 and email is lynn.snyder@vafb.comTammy Maxey, Education Coordinator for Middle School(804) 290-1143and email is
tammy.maxey@vafb.com
The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is an integrated educational teacher training program designed to foster an understanding of how agriculture affects the quality of our lives.
The AITC program is aligned with Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) and provides lessons and hands-on activities appropriate for incorporation into current classroom curriculum.
The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) has provided services to 7,202 Virginia teachers since the start of the program in 1993. During the 2005-2006 school year, 1,012 elementary school teachers participated in training programs while 98 middle school science teachers attend various AITC programs. These teachers touched more than 26,000 students this school year.
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