Exciting PD Opportunities Below!

Hello IFACSTA members!

Your IFACSTA board recently had a conversation about “what would our members want from the organization?”  An idea was presented that one thing we would all like is for the professional development that we receive to relate to FCS and to be easy to obtain.  We have decided to offer *free* --yes FREE! – professional development to our paid members this year!!
This professional development will take place once per month, via Zoom.  Even if you don’t need the credits – maybe you are retired or in college – some of our upcoming topics may be of interest to you!  Our first workshop will be “Think, Pair, Share: Engaging Activities in the FCS Classroom”, presented by Brittney Bauer from Region 1.  This workshop will take place on Thursday, October 20th, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and you will receive one credit of PD for attending. Please register for the workshop by clicking on the following link. You will need to log into your IACTE account to register. www.iacte.org/events/think-pair-share-engaging-activities-in-the-fcs-classroom-documents?fbclid=IwAR0BKet0taomiO5iL6KkyffNB3pZnj3EwlHmAQqZmGrbfG-2CjUNEcpy1-I The Zoom link will be sent to those who register, prior to the meeting time.

Our plan is that these will be offered each month from October through May, with the potential of earning 7 professional development credits this school year.  That, combined with those possible at IACTE in February, and at the IFACSTA Conference in July, would nearly complete the credits needed per year to renew your teaching license … and it’s all in the FCS curriculum area!
Other upcoming workshops:
November:  Foods and Nutrition (possible demo) – lead by Elli Wilkey
December:  The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus – lead by Cindy Stover
We hope you will join us.  Please be watching the website and Facebook page for information on signing up for this great workshop!
Sincerely,

Sally Lessen
President, IFACSTA

August IFACSTA Newsletter

August IFACSTA Newsletter
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Why should you join IFACSTA?!

Here's what members are saying about IFACSTA, and why it is worthwhile to join!
  • The content-specific sessions with teachers and industry professionals at conference!
  • Tours show partnerships with businesses and how they provide talking points to share in the classroom!
  • Feelings of professionalism, travel opportunities, and the ability to meet FCS teachers from around the country!
  • Many of the best ideas used in the classroom came from IFACSTA conferences!
  • Networking opportunities!
  • Finding new materials and resources is exciting!
  • Strategies to implement technology/student-led learning in the classroom!
  • Making lifelong friends who understand the subject matter that we're passional about!
  • Fun, support, innovation, advocacy, leadership, professional development sessions, curriculum, and swag bags from conference!
I've also attached the flyer for IACTE, on right. Hopefully you can see some of the benefits and join today! If you're already a member, encourage someone else to join too!
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