GOALs is…
…a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Penn State, UIdaho, and 1890s institution students to cultivate their capacity in food security education with REAL experiences!
GOALs: Global Orientation to Agricultural Learning is a USDA HEC Funded project of the Global Teach Ag Network (GTAN) involving the University of Idaho, Penn State, 1890s Institutions, and The World Food Prize Foundation.
The Global Orientation to Agriculture Learning program (GOALs) is a unique professional development opportunity for pre-service agriculture educators to receive global teaching experience. As a member of the 2023-2024 GOALs cohort, you will be able to network with the nation’s biggest names in agriculture and food security, as well as develop professional teaching skills through a global-focus.
Acknowledgement: Cohorts 3-5 funded by USDA HEC; Cohorts 1-2 funded by USDA NIFA
This program includes…
- 3-credit course in the fall (virtual)
- Immersion experience to the World Food Prize Foundation – Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines, Iowa.
- 3-credit course in the spring (virtual)
- Spring teaching immersion experience
- Engagement in virtual Global Teach Ag Network (GTAN)
- Opportunity for growth – summer immersion experience in Belize
2024 – 2025 Cohort Timeline
- February 1st – Applications Open – Apply Here
- March 1st – Applications Close
- June 1st – Successful Applicants Notified
- Week of October 28th– November 2nd: Fall Immersion – World Food Prize Foundation Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines, Iowa
- February 2025 – GTAN Community Catalyzing Week
- Spring Break 2025 – Complete one week spring teaching immersion
- Summer 2025 – Optional Immersion Experience to Belize
Have Questions?
- Check out our FAQ!
Cohort 4:
2024-2025
Want to learn more?
GOALs Informational Session
2022 Idaho GOALs Perspective
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GOALs in the News
Past GOALs Cohorts
Cohort 3: 2023-2024
Cohort 2: 2022-2023
Cohort 1:2021-2022
US Teaching Sites Utilized
California: San Luis Obispo High School, 2023
Florida: Miami Jackson Senior High School, 2022; Redland Middle School, 2023
Idaho: Timberlake Senior High School, 2022
Kentucky: Nelson County School, 2022; Henry County High School, 2023
Minnesota: Minnewaska High School, 2023; West Central Area Secondary School, 2023
Montana: Kalispell Agricultural Education Center, 2022
New York: John Bowne High School, 2023
North Carolina: Garner Magnet High School, 2022, 2023
Tennessee: Eagleton College and Career Academy, 2022
Texas: Booker T. Washington High School, 2023
Utah: Wayne High School, 2023
