Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE 4 Learning) is a system of instructional support for the classroom teacher like no other resource in agricultural education. The CASE 4 Learning model provides four major support areas to promote solid classroom instruction using rigorous and relevant lessons to enhance student learning.

The four areas of teacher support are curriculum, professional development, assessment, and certification. Each area contributes to the validity of CASE instructional materials by ensuring that teachers are properly equipped and trained and that student learning is accountable.

Purposeful Curriculum

Creating a flexible, ready-to-execute curriculum model of sequenced agricultural education courses that enhance the delivery of agricultural education, uphold educational core standards, and help create work-life balance for teachers. 

Student-Centered Learning

Fostering a student-centered agricultural educational experience that’s focused on inquiry and project-based learning. 

Fostering Connection and Growth 

Building a network of agriculture educators across the nation to create unity and support, and recognize achievements.

Teacher Training

Certifying teachers through industry-leading professional development so they can enhance the agricultural education experience for students.

"To design industry-leading, inquiry-based curriculum and teacher education to create lifelong learners and prepare students for the future of agriculture."

To develop curriculum and professional development that empowers agriculture education teachers to inspire, educate, and prepare students for career success in the agricultural industry. 

Equipping Teachers, Engaging Students 

In any editorial mention of the organization (website, email, marketing execution, social media, etc.), refer to it as CASE 4 Learning. 

As needed, reference the elevator pitch to know how to explain the CASE acronym: 

• CASE is an acronym for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education and is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) 

• The emphasis on the “4” is a reflection of our core values and curricular offerings 

Never group “CASE 4 Learning” with “Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education” as a standalone title in any editorial text. 

When speaking to external audiences deemed less familiar with CASE 4 Learning, use “Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education.” 

It’s appropriate to say “CASE stands for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education” 

Don’t use “the” before CASE 4 Learning or Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education.  

When speaking aloud about the curriculum, get in the practice of saying “CASE 4 Learning”  vs. “CASE”