Every year, CETE along with ODE, creates an item-writing calendar for the career field in which we are writing. This is to help us plan and schedule these workshops in a way that works for you, our SME. We plan around various things such as holidays, spring and winter break, and special events such as Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) activities.
Calendar dates may be revised during the year. The most up-to-date versions are located in the table below.
We will be item-writing for Agriculture & Environmental Systems in the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in participating, please complete our sign-up form.
*Calendar is subject to change; please check back periodically for updates.
2023-24 Item-Writing Calendar (courses in red are CTAGs)
| Course Name | Workshop Type | Workshop Time | Pathway | |
| 11/9/23 | 010120: Mechanical Principles | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 11/13/23 | 010120: Mechanical Principles | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 11/15/23 | 010730: Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 11/16/23 | 010730: Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 11/17/23 | 010945: Animal Anatomy and Physiology | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 11/20/23 | 010945: Animal Anatomy and Physiology | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 11/27/23 | 010120: Mechanical Principles | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 A3 |
| 11/28/23 | 010125: Animal and Plant Science | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 11/29/23 | 010730: Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems 010945: Animal Anatomy and Physiology | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 A0, A2 |
| 12/4/23 | 010125: Animal and Plant Science | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 12/5/23 | 011010: Science & Technology of Food | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 12/6/23 | 011010: Science & Technology of Food | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 12/8/23 | 010930: Veterinary Science | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 12/11/23 | 010930: Veterinary Science | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 12/12/23 | 010215: Electronic & Electrical Systems | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 12/13/23 | 010215: Electronic & Electrical Systems | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 12/14/23 | 012020: Genetics of Plants and Animals | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 12/15/23 | 012020: Genetics of Plants and Animals | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 12/19/23 | 010930: Veterinary Science | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 1/2/24 | 010125: Animal and Plant Science 011010: Science & Technology of Food | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 A0, A2 |
| 1/3/24 | 010215: Electronic & Electrical Systems 012020: Genetics of Plants and Animals | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 A3 |
| 1/4/24 | 010725: Environmental Systems Management | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 1/5/24 | 010725: Environmental Systems Management | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 1/8/24 | 010130: Global Economics and Food Markets | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 1/9/24 | 010130: Global Economics and Food Markets | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 1/10/24 | 012015: Principles and Practices of Bioscience | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 1/11/24 | 012015: Principles and Practices of Bioscience | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 1/12/24 | 010740: Urban Forestry | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5, A6 |
| 1/16/24 | 010740: Urban Forestry | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5, A6 |
| 1/17/24 | 010240: Power Sports | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 1/18/24 | 010240: Power Sports | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 1/19/24 | 010130: Global Economics and Food Markets 010725: Environmental Systems Management | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 A6 |
| 1/22/24 | 010718: Oil and Gas Operations | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 1/23/24 | 010718: Oil and Gas Operations | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 1/24/24 | 010915: Animal Health | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 1/25/24 | 010915: Animal Health | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2 |
| 1/26/24 | 012015: Principles and Practices of Bioscience 010740: Urban Forestry | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 A5, A6 |
| 1/29/24 | 010235: Outdoor Power Technology | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 1/30/24 | 010235: Outdoor Power Technology | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 1/31/24 | 010718: Oil and Gas Operations 010240: Power Sports | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 A1 |
| 2/1/24 | 010920: Livestock Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 2/2/24 | 010920: Livestock Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 2/5/24 | 010220: Engine and Fuel Systems | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/6/24 | 010220: Engine and Fuel Systems | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/7/24 | 011030: Applications of Food Science and Safety | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 2/8/24 | 011030: Applications of Food Science and Safety | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 2/9/24 | 010235: Outdoor Power Technology 010915: Animal Health | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 A0, A2 |
| 2/12/24 | 010925: Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 2/13/24 | 010925: Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 2/14/24 | 010210: Agricultural & Industrial Power | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/15/24 | 010210: Agricultural & Industrial Power | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/16/24 | 010220: Engine and Fuel Systems 010920: Livestock Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 A0 |
| 2/19/24 | 011020: Meat Science and Technology | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A3 |
| 2/20/24 | 011020: Meat Science and Technology | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A3 |
| 2/21/24 | 010940: Zoo and Aquarium | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 2/22/24 | 010940: Zoo and Aquarium | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 2/23/24 | 010925: Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition, and MGMT 011030: Applications of Food Science and Safety | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 A3 |
| 2/26/24 | 010230: Power Trains | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/27/24 | 010230: Power Trains | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 |
| 2/28/24 | 012025: Bioresearch | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 2/29/24 | 012025: Bioresearch | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 3/4/24 | 010210: Agricultural & Industrial Power 011020: Meat Science and Technology | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 A0, A3 |
| 3/5/24 | 010105: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL |
| 3/6/24 | 010105: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL |
| 3/7/24 | 010630: Landscape Design | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 3/8/24 | 010230: Power Trains 010940: Zoo and Aquarium | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1 A2 |
| 3/12/24 | 010630: Landscape Design | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 3/13/24 | 011015: Food Marketing and Research | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 3/14/24 | 011015: Food Marketing and Research | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 3/15/24 | 010105: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 012025: Bioresearch | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL A3 |
| 3/18/24 | 010745: Wildlife and Fisheries | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 3/19/24 | 010745: Wildlife and Fisheries | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 3/20/24 | 010115: Business MGMT for Agricultural and Environmental Systems | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL |
| 3/21/24 | 010115: Business MGMT for Agricultural and Environmental Systems | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL |
| 3/22/24 | 010225: Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1, A6 |
| 3/25/24 | 010630: Landscape Design 011015: Food Marketing and Research | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 A3 |
| 3/26/24 | 010225: Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A1, A6 |
| 3/27/24 | 010155: Plant and Horticulture Science | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2, A5 |
| 3/28/24 | 010155: Plant and Horticulture Science | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2, A5 |
| 3/29/24 | 010115: Business MGMT for Agricultural and Environmental Systems 010745: Wildlife and Fisheries | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | ALL A6 |
| 4/1/24 | 010715: Energy Systems Management | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 4/2/24 | 010715: Energy Systems Management | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 4/3/24 | 010640: Landscape Hardscapes | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 4/4/24 | 010640: Landscape Hardscapes | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A6 |
| 4/5/24 | 010155: Plant and Horticulture Science 010225: Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2, A5 A1, A6 |
| 4/9/24 | PLAN B: Business, Finance & Marketing | Plan B workshop | TBD | |
| 4/10/24 | PLAN B: Business, Finance & Marketing | Plan B workshop | TBD | |
| 4/11/24 | 010XXA: Precision Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A1 |
| 4/12/24 | 010XXA: Precision Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A1 |
| 4/15/24 | 010620: Agronomic Systems | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 4/16/24 | 010620: Agronomic Systems | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 4/17/24 | 010710: Natural Resources | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 4/18/24 | 010710: Natural Resources | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 4/19/24 | 010640: Landscape Hardscapes 010715: Energy Systems Management | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 A0, A6 |
| 4/22/24 | 010716: Bio Energy | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 4/24/24 | 010716: Bio Energy | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 4/25/24 | 010610: Greenhouse and Nursery MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A5 |
| 4/26/24 | 010610: Greenhouse and Nursery MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A5 |
| 4/29/24 | 010620: Agronomic Systems | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0 |
| 4/30/24 | 010XXB: Foundations of Sustainable & Innovative Agriculture & Natural Resources | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | A3, A5 |
| 5/1/24 | 010XXB: Foundations of Sustainable & Innovative Agriculture & Natural Resources | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | A3, A5 |
| 5/2/24 | Personal Wellness | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | |
| 5/3/24 | Personal Wellness | Item Review | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | |
| 5/6/24 | 010720: Environmental Science for Agriculture and Natural Resources | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2, A3 |
| 5/7/24 | 010720: Environmental Science for Agriculture and Natural Resources | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2, A3 |
| 5/8/24 | 010635: Turf Science and MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/9/24 | 010635: Turf Science and MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/10/24 | 010610: Greenhouse and Nursery MGMT 010716: Bio Energy | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A5 A6 |
| 5/13/24 | 010615: Landscape Systems MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/14/24 | 010615: Landscape Systems MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/15/24 | 010717: Solar & Wind Energy | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 5/16/24 | 010717: Solar & Wind Energy | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A6 |
| 5/17/24 | 010720: Environmental Science for Agriculture and Natural Resources 010635: Turf Science and MGMT | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A2, A3 A5 |
| 5/20/24 | 010625: Floral Design and Marketing | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/21/24 | 010625: Floral Design and Marketing | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 5/22/24 | 012010: Animal and Plant Biotechnology | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A3 |
| 5/23/24 | 012010: Animal and Plant Biotechnology | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A3 |
| 5/24/24 | 010615: Landscape Systems MGMT 010717: Solar & Wind Energy | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 A6 |
| 5/30/24 | 012010: Animal and Plant Biotechnology 010625: Floral Design and Marketing | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A0, A3 A5 |
| 5/31/24 | 010XXB: Foundations of Sustainable & Innovative Agriculture & Natural Resources 010XXA: Precision Applications in | Item Review | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | A3, A5 A0, A1 |
| 6/3/24 | 010935: Equine Selection, Nutrition and MGMT | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 6/4/24 | 010935: Equine Selection, Nutrition and MGMT | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 6/5/24 | 010735: Parks and Recreational Management | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 6/6/24 | 010735: Parks and Recreational Management | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 |
| 6/7/24 | 010910: Animal Science and Technology | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 6/17/24 | 010910: Animal Science and Technology | Item-writing 2 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A3 |
| 6/18/24 | 10935: Equine Selection, Nutrition and MGMT 010735: Parks and Recreational Management | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 A3 |
| 6/20/24 | 010920: Livestock and 010925: Companion Animal CTAG | Item-writing 1 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A2 |
| 6/24/24 | 010910: Animal Science and Technology 010920: Livestock and 010925: Companion Animal CTAG (if needed) | Item Review | 3:00pm-5:00pm | A5 A2 |
| 7/16/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| 7/17/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| 7/18/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| 8/6/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| 8/7/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| 8/8/24 | ALL COURSES – New items only | Validation & Standard Setting (in-person) | 9:00am-4:30 pm | ALL |
| TBD | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing *TENTATIVE* | Item-writing | ||
| TBD | Semiconductors *TENTATIVE* | Item-writing | ||
| TBD | Vacuum Systems *TENTATIVE* | Item-writing | ||
| TBD | Validation & Standard Setting: Advanced Manufacturing Courses *TENTATIVE* | Validation & Standard Setting |