Join our teacher pilot program!

We understand how challenging it can be to find quality, science-based resources amidst the demands of everyday life. That’s why we’ve created BEEF Academy, an easy-to-use platform and educational lessons that provide insightful and engaging content about the beef industry.

Upon completing the pilot, as detailed in the pilot application and below, educators will receive a $100 donation to the educational program of their choice (FFA chapter, local ag foundation, school classroom fund).

This unique learning platform helps students prepare for a future in the beef industry. By participating in the pilot, you and your students gain early access to online training modules, designed by industry experts including beef industry professionals, meat scientists, geneticists, animal science professors, etc., that are currently only offered to dues-paying National Junior Angus Association members.

What is BEEF Academy?

BEEF Academy currently features online modules in two topic areas: Beef Industry Segments and Beef Breeds and Genetics. Each topic contains age appropriate courses with each module requiring 10-12 minutes of seated time for the learner. When topic courses and assessment questions have been completed, the learner achieves a completion badge for the topic level.

Teachers and educators are able to assess student progress through student transcripts and reports.

Pilot Participation Requirements

Upon application review, 25 teachers will be selected to participate in the teacher pilot program , beginning January 31^st and concluding May 1^st, 2025. Participants will be required to pilot the following elements in their classrooms during the pilot timeframe (Spring 2025 semester):

• Educators must watch curriculum introduction webinar (live or recorded) 
• Must teach at least one topic and one corresponding lesson
• Oversee students' completion of corresponding modules during the pilot timeframe
• Must review all available lesson-plans to provide written feedback (2 total lesson plans)
• Collect student feedback from at least 50% of learners who participated in the curriculum

All requirements for participation must be met by the selected applicant to receive the financial donation to your program/chapter.

American Angus Association & BEEF Academy will:

• Deliver lesson plans, student feedback forms and educator feedback forms via email to participating educators by no later than February 3, 2025.
• Provide each teacher with appropriate login information for students by no later than February 10, 2025.
• Staff is available to answer questions as needed during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 central).
• Provide participating pilot members with $100 donation to their program/chapter based on the completion of the pilot program requirements.