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MAKE DATA-INFORMED PROGRAM DECISIONS.
AgAlign certifications can showcase the positive impact of your agricultural education pathways, empower your students, and promote meaningful industry engagement.
Navigate the content below to learn more about how the AgAlign certifications fit within your local curriculum and align with your program pathways.
ALIGNED WITH
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE
The AgAlign Certification Program was developed in alignment with the following:
The Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards for Agriculture and Natural Resources adopted by the California Department of Education.
Agriscience aligned with University of California Curriculum Integration and Next Generation Science Standards.
California Post-Secondary curriculum and matriculation preparation requirements identified by Community College and University Faculty.
Career-readiness indicators identified by California Agriculture Industry Leaders and Technical Skill Advisors.
THE VALUE
TO YOUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
The primary goal of career technical education is to open doors for students’ futures. The first step in that process is to ensure that your instructional programs are aligned with the needs of local industry. The second step is to implement effective assessment tools to measure student learning and skill attainment. The final step is to develop an effective system for identifying the work-readiness of your program completers to local employers. By providing local instructional programs with access to AgAlign certifications, administrators can support all three of these critical components.
If you would like to learn more about the value through the perspective of a teacher, student, or employer, navigate to the appropriate page by selecting the title below.
TIER 1:
KNOWLEDGE-BASED ASSESSMENTS
These online assessments were designed to evaluate student knowledge and measure the ability to apply instructional concepts in real-world applications. Tier 1 Certifications are available in Ag Mechanics, Agriscience-Ag Biology & Sustainable Ag, Agriscience-Chemistry, Floriculture, and Horticulture. They represent the first level within the two-tiered certification system offered through AgAlign. Students must demonstrate proficiency at this level to be eligible to participate in the Tier 2 certifications.
TIER 2:
PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENTS
These advanced level certifications recognize students that possess a deeper content knowledge and hands-on practical skills. They represent the highest level of applied knowledge and technical skill obtainment. Currently, Tier 2 Certification is available in Floriculture. Tier 2 Certification in Ag Mechanics (Ag Welding, Power Mechanics, and Advanced Ag Mechanics) will be operational in Spring, 2023.