Member Benefits
As a professional association for agricultural educators, NCATA as an affiliate of NAAE (National Association of Agricultural Educators), provides both tangible and intangible benefits to assist members. NCATA and NAAE membership benefits include:
Individual Members
Professional Liability Insurance Coverage and other insurance options through the Trust for Insuring Educators (for active, active life, and student members)
$100,000 in-dues professional liability insurance coverage. In-dues coverage does not include job protection benefits.
Low rates for professional liability insurance upgrades — $30 for $1 million coverage; $45 for $2 million coverage. Upgrades include valuable job protection benefits that provide legal support if you're subject to termination, reassignment, demotion or suspension.
Eligible new members are entitled to a $60,000 term life insurance policy at no cost for one year from their initial join date. To take advantage of this benefit, make sure NAAE has your current work, home and email addresses so you can be enrolled. At the end of your free term, Forrest T. Jones, the plan administrator, will allow you to renew the policy at low group rates. You will receive renewal information directly from FTJ.
For more information about these benefits or to upgrade your professional liability insurance coverage, visit http://www.ftj.com/NAAE.
Questions related to your In-dues Professional Liability benefits may be directed to Forrest T. Jones & Company by calling (800) 821-7303 weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central time, or email: P&Ceducators@ftj.com
Other services available through Forrest T. Jones & Company for NAAE Members
Life Insurance
Group Term Life Plan
Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Plan
10-Year-Level Group Term Life Plan
Auto & Home Insurance
GEICO Auto, Motorcycle and Boat Insurance
GEICO Homeowners, Renters and Condo Insurance
GEICO Umbrella Insurance
Health Insurance
Cancer Protector Plan
Long Term Care Insurance Evaluation Service
Medicare Supplement Insurance
TIE Health Insurance Exchange
Disability Insurance
Group Disability Income Protection Insurance Plan
Other Plans
IDShield
LegalShield
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
International Travel / Medical
For more information about these benefits or to upgrade your professional liability insurance coverage, visit http://www.ftj.com/NAAE.
Hotel Discounts with Choice Hotels International
15% NAAE member discounts at the following brand hotels: Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn®. Log in to the website and visit your MyNAAE page for the discount code.
By Choice
Our national e-newsletter keeps you updated on news and trends in agricultural education, resources, legislative advocacy, and NAAE activities and events. As a member, you are automatically subscribed. See previous issues of By Choice.
U.S. Ag Ed Listserv
The U.S. Ag Ed Listserv is for use by agriculture teachers, state staff, teacher educators, and others interested in agricultural education. Subscribe to the listserv.
National Teach Ag Campaign
There is currently a national shortage of agricultural educators, and NAAE has taken the lead in recruiting students to think about a career in agricultural education. Join the Teach Ag Campaign, find resources to help you talk to your students about a career in ag ed, or help your students find a college or university with an ag ed program. Go to the Teach Ag Campaign webpage.
NAAE Agricultural Educator Relief Fund
The NAAE Agricultural Educator Relief Fund is designed to assist individual NAAE active members during a time of personal crisis or need. NAAE members may receive up to a $500 stipend to help them through a difficult time. The fund is made possible by the support of state associations and private donors.
Applications must be submitted to NAAE from the state agricultural education association leadership on behalf of a NAAE active member. There is no deadline for submitting applications for this program. Applications should be submitted at the time of the need. Complete details are included in the application form.
Donate to the Ag Ed Relief Fund
Donate online by credit card (member log-in required).
Donate by phone with a credit card: Call the NAAE office at (859) 967-2892 or (800) 509-0204.
Donate by check: Make your check payable to NAAE, and put "Ag Ed Relief Fund Donation" in the memo line. Mail to NAAE, 2525 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40504-3358.
Application to receive funds (must be submitted by state association)
Student Members
Student members enjoy all of the same benefits as active individual members, including the same level of liability coverage (see above), but NAAE also has programs and initiatives targeted specifically for those who are preparing to become agricultural educators.
Upper Division Scholarship
Scholarships awarded during your student teaching semester. Applications are due in May for the upcoming year, so double-check to make sure you apply at the right time. Learn more.
National Agriscience Preservice Teacher Program
This program allows specially selected agricultural education majors to spend a day during the National FFA Convention immersed in inquiry-based teaching methods and agriscience. Learn more.
Teach Ag Ambassador Program
Each year the National Teach Ag Campaign selects an elite group of agricultural education majors to represent the profession and encourage others to teach agriculture. This program is only open to current NAAE student members. Learn more.
Teach Ag Collegiate Contest
Each year the National Teach Ag campaign holds a contest for collegiate agricultural education student organizations to show their Teach Ag pride! The contest changes each year, so follow this link for details.
Contributions or gifts to the NCATA are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax Purposes. However, dues may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.