October 11, 2018
Ohio Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter
Professional Development
October 23 - Chapter Officer Training and Adviser Update - Pioneer Career and Technology Center ( Agenda )

October 24 - Chapter Officer Training and Adviser Update - Buckeye Career Center ( Agenda )

November 1 - Early Childhood Education Summit - Ohio FFA Center - Agenda

November 14 - Teaching Professions Summit - Ohio FFA Center - Agenda

November 20 - Supervisors Meeting Ed & Training, FCS. H&T - Ohio FFA Center - Location TBA
Student Pre-Pac in Certification in Leadership Essentials
Students are invited by AAFCS to participate in free pilot testing for the Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification in Leadership Essentials. Pilot testing will run through mid-October.

The goal of pilot testing is to ensure the reliability of the test items and analyze the certification cut-score is established, pilot test participants who earned the qualifying score will receive Pre-Professional Certification in Leadership Essentials.
 
Pilot testing is free for students. To become approved as a pilot testing site, schools will need to complete the application using the link below:

For more information on this and other assessment/certifications visit https://www.aafcs.org/credentialing-center/pre-pac/portfolio/credentialing-prepac-leadership OR email [email protected]
FCCLA Leadership Training
This week 400 plus members and advisers participated in the annual FCCLA Leadership Training event at Marengo Conference Retreat Center. Members participated in hands on leadership events and educational sessions focusing on FCCLA. Advisers participated in a professional development session sponsored by Ohio Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences. Next year’s event will be October 7-8, 2019. Photos will be posted on the Member Information Resource page soon.
FCCLA Affiliation due November 1
Members must have paid affiliation by November 1 in order to register for Career Development Events on November 15.
Fuel Up

Hold your Kickoff by celebrating farmers and the dairy community! On Friday, October 12, FUTP 60 is celebrating National Farmer's Day and those devoted to providing the foods that connect us, especially the farmers who bring delicious dairy to our plates — what better way to complete your school’s Kickoff? For more information .
Job Posting
Dates and Deadlines
October 25 - Ohio ACTE Success Series: Culinary Arts , Southern Hills Career & Technical Center click here to register

October 29 - Ohio ACTE Success Series: Early Childhood Education , Wayne County Career Center click here to register

November 1 - Affiliation paid for members to participate in Career Development Events

November 15 - Career Development Event registration opens

November 15 - Outstanding Chapter and State Degree registration opens
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