Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend Session B. The Academy supplements CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor. New 4-H faculty will have additional development opportunities provided by the State 4-H staff; please check with your RSA for more information.
State Extension Trainings for 2024 include the following dates:
Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session A
• March 6 - 8, 2024
Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session B
• May 8 - 10, 2024
Mentor/Protege' Biographical Sketch Form