Supervising the SAE

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Supervising the SAE!
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SAE Supervision Tips

• Visit every student at least once
• Have a routine for visits
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoons?
• Visit new students early
• Visit students with problems more
• Discuss progress with parents/employer
• Keep administration informed

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SAE Supervision Tips cont.

• If visiting a student of the opposite sex,
  arrange to make two visits on one trip and visit
  the opposite sex first
• Half of the time in the summer should be spent on
  SAE visits
• Keep records of visits

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Preparing for a SAE Visit

• Have a visitation kit (possible items to include
  in it)
• County map
• soil test materials
• flashlight
• tape measure
• timber cruising stick
• work boots

• portable scales
• burlap bag
• chemical book
• bug id book
• camera

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Preparing for a SAE Visit

• Make a calendar of critical dates associated with
  students' SAE program
• Notify the student in advance
• Prepare for the visit
• Review past records
• Assemble any needed materials
• Dress appropriately

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Making the SAE Visit

• Arrive and leave on time
• Dress appropriately
• Be friendly, polite, optimistic
• Show genuine interest in the student
• Greet the parent/employer if available
• Observe/evaluate the SAE

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Making the SAE Visit cont.

• Ask questions, don't criticize
• Review SAE records
• Provide instruction if necessary
• Review future plans
• Praise the student
• Take photos or slides

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Making the SAE Visit cont.

• Repeat major suggestions
• Record information from the visit