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Education and Training Career Field Content Standards Revision is Underway

The Education and Training Pathway Public Comment Survey is now open! Please be sure to contribute to this valuable work and consider being a part of the revision process!

This survey will help to identify which standards need to be revised or removed. This survey will be open from March 1^st through May 30^th. Once the survey closes, industry and teacher panels will be convened in Spring of 2025, with a Standards Draft ready in Fall of 2025. After the draft is complete, course development can begin and CTAG creations and WebXam Item writing will follow. Draft courses are expected to be ready for the 2027-2028 school year in late Winter of 2026.

Education and Training Career Field Content Standards Public Comment Survey

Intuit for Education’s Hour of Finance Challenge

Intuit for Education is sponsoring the Hour of Finance Challenge throughout April, which is designated as Financial Literacy Month. The challenge begins on April 1 and consists of a budgeting activity, an online game, and a debriefing opportunity. Eligible schools and educators can register to participate in the challenge and could earn prizes and national recognition.

Interested schools and educators may learn more by visiting the Hour of Finance Challenge web page and are encouraged to review the official rules and work with their administration and legal team before registering to participate.

Teaching Financial Literacy Conference 

Registration is now open for the 2025 Ohio Teaching Financial Literacy Conference in Akron, Ohio. The conference will occur July 14-15 and is open to educators of all content areas. The conference will feature over 30 breakout sessions, powerful keynote speakers, state and national exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

Full and partial scholarships, along with a $300 honorarium, are available for qualified full-time Ohio educators. The deadline for scholarship and honorarium considerations is May 1. Educators can learn more and complete registration by visiting the H.K. Barker Center for Economic Education’s website.

EVERFI Annual Conference: LearnOn

Registration is open and you can save your spot now. After you register, keep an eye on your inbox closer to the event for exciting updates and a link that'll get you into the virtual platform. Stay tuned for a brand new lineup of impactful sessions specially designed for district administrators and a chance to network with a community of forward-thinking educators with a passion for supporting students. 

Mark your calendar for July 16, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. ET.

LearnOn: a Virtual Conference on Whole-Child Education is all about empowering educators to Boldly Go beyond traditional teaching methods to create learning experiences and memories for students across the globe. At LearnOn, we bring together educators, experts, and organizations near and far to explore the new frontiers in education. EVERFI's network is filled with educators who are passionate about preparing students for the real world. If you are looking to spark your creativity and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, this virtual event is for you.

Additional Information: Contact Kaitlin Boldt

EVERFI

Are You Preparing for Financial Literacy Month? So are we! We’re in the process of finalizing virtual webinars for teachers & administrators, lesson calendars, and more. Want to see how EVERFI’s free financial education resources align to your district’s curriculum? Schedule time Katlin Bolt to talk more!

Resources for Tax Season

Time management is a skill every student needs to master-- and the sooner the better! It’s tax season and taxpayers have a final deadline to file returns and pay taxes without penalties. Missing deadlines is a pain for everyone. Help your students avoid future headaches now with this free digital resource that will help them develop financial planning skills.  

4 Popular Resources Shaping Student Success

Check out this blog to see EVERFI’s most popular lessons and what topics students are generating the most learning gains. 

Webinar with AVID

Join on Thursday, April 3rd for Empower Your Students with Essential Financial Skills: AVID and EVERFI. This exclusive webinar is designed for AVID elective teachers to explore the Weeks at a Glance (WAG) Financial Literacy Units, created in partnership with EVERFI.  

FCCLA

2025-2026 Executive Council Candidate

Executive Council Members are equipped with skills for life as members take responsibility in planning and implementing state and regional programming and events. Any affiliated member who is enthusiastic, innovative, futuristic, active, committed and passionate for FCCLA, we have an opportunity for you. Being an Executive Council member is a fantastic opportunity to learn, make new friends, strengthen your communication, travel and leadership skills. Elevate your ultimate leadership experience and enhance your leadership skills by running for a Regional or State Executive Council position! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any Regional or State Executive Council member. You can find their contact information here. 

For more information in regards to the Executive Council Candidate application and guidelines, please visit the Ohio FCCLA Website.

Application, letters of recommendation, scanned PDF containing original signatures, and headshot must be emailed by March 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., to: ohiofccla@education.ohio.gov. 

Executive Council Interviews Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Location: Ohio University - Dublin Integrated Education Center, 6805 Bobcat Way, Dublin, Ohio 43016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarship

The Ohio FCCLA Endowment awards 9 (nine) $500.00 scholarships annually to help advance a senior member who plans on pursuing post-secondary options.

Application Deadline: March 28, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Candidate Criteria:

1. Affiliated FCCLA senior member

2. 2.5 GPA

Application Process:

Please submit the following documents in PDF form ONLY to endowment@ohiofccla.org.

A. High School Transcript

B. Letter of Recommendation from each of the following (Please have the person providing the reference send directly in PDF form to gregorys@butlertech.org):

1. FCCLA Adviser
2. School Personal/Administrator
3. Employer/Community Leader* 

C. Portrait orientation headshot in FCCLA official dress (jpeg)

D. Involvement in FCCLA, School and Community may be separate pages or all together.

1. List your FCCLA involvement from your first-year membership to present (may upload My Journey Resume from national student portal)
2. List your school involvement from first year to present
3. List your community involvement from first year to present

E. How has participating in FCCLA made you an Ultimate Leader?

F. Describe your intended field of study and career goals.

G. Describe how receiving a scholarship will aid you in your post-secondary journey.

H. Describe how you will continue being involved in FCCLA in the future.

Once the application deadline closes, each candidate will receive notification about their interview.

Interview Information

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 

Location: Ohio University - Dublin Integrated Education Center, 6805 Bobcat Way, Dublin, Ohio 43016.  

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please indicate on the scholarship registration in-person interview or virtual interview.

Career Compass for Health and Human Services Spring Signing Day

The Career Compass for Health and Human Services Spring Signing Day is Thursday, April 24, 2025, during session one at the Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Students from all over the State of Ohio will commit to either Early Childhood Higher Education by working toward a degree or Early Childhood Employment upon graduation. Students must register through their OCCRRA Profile. The deadline is April 1, 2025. 

The CDA Assessment Fee Scholarship is available to students who receive their CDA. Students will need to upload their official CDA and high school diploma to their OPR profile to receive a $500.00 incentive. To be eligible for the $500.00 incentive, students must receive their CDA’s using the TEACH Assessment scholarship rather than having the $425.00 payment provided by their school district. Students must apply online for their CDA’s at www.cdacouncil.org. They will need to include their customer ID# on their CDA assessment application.

We Help Two

Change your socks, Change a life!

We are excited to be partnering with We Help Two at the Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference again this year to help raise funds for Water for Africa! There are so many new styles to choose from including Ohio FCCLA socks. Please stop by the socks store and pick up a pair or two and make twice the difference!  

FCCLA

Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference

Date: April 24-25, 2025

Location: Ohio Expo Center – Kasich Hall - 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211

Conference at a Glance

Registration Opens: March 19, 2025 

Registration Closes: April 2, 2025

Registration Rates: 

• Affiliated Chapter Member: $50
• Non-Affiliated Chapter Member: $55
• Adviser(s): $25
• Parents and Guests: $25
• Administrators: Free

Parking Pass Information:

• One-time entry parking pass $7
• Unlimited entry $20
• School transportation vehicles do not require a pass. 

Career Development Events: All State Qualifiers must register for State Leadership Conference. 

Baking and Pastry: $45 per entry 

Culinary Arts: $45 per entry 

All other Career Development Events no additional costs.

New for 2025! Grilled Cheese Challenge

• Cost per entry: $15

State Culinary Career Development Events: April 12, 2025

Location: Hocking College, McClenaghan Center for Hospitality Training - 15770 State Route 691, Nelsonville, OH 45764

For any chapter in need of travel accommodations, The Lodge at Hocking College is offering a group rate to Ohio FCCLA for $145.00 plus tax. Chapters must call (740)753-3531 to reserve a room using the Promo Code: FCCLAHC25. All reservations must be made at least 10 days prior to the competition.  

FCCLA Dues

The Ohio FCCLA Board of Directors has moved to approve a membership dues increase, which will be presented for delegate approval during the 2025 Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. This change aims to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of Ohio FCCLA programs and opportunities for our members.

The proposed dues structure is as follows:

• Individual Membership: $8.00 (state) + $9.00 (national) = $17.00 per member and per adviser
• Middle School Package: $560 (state) + $250 (national) = $810 per chapter (plus Adviser $17.00 membership)
• Up to 25 Package: $200 (state) + $395 (national) = $595 per chapter (plus Adviser $17.00 membership)
• Unlimited Package: $688 (state) + $775 (national) = $1,463 per chapter (plus Adviser $17.00 membership)

We encourage all advisers to share this information with their chapters and ensure that delegates are prepared to discuss and vote on this important change during the conference. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to Christie Jackson, Ohio FCCLA State Adviser or Alyssa Bregel, Ohio FCCLA Board of Directors Chair. 

Ohio FCCLA Dress Code Policy

The FCCLA official dress is worn for State FCCLA activities per the Dress Code as outlined. Students may select the attire that best fits the gender with which they identify. This is a personal choice if the FCCLA guidelines are followed. Mandatory attire for general sessions, exhibits, workshops, Career Development Events recognition and competition:  

• FCCLA red blazer  
• Professional white or black shirt  
• Neckwear options can include the neckwear from the official emblematic supplier, black or red tie, black or red bow tie, single strand of pearls, red, black, and/or white scarf, or no neckwear  
• Black bottoms (slacks, skirt, sheath dress)  
• Shoes (black preferred)  
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable  
• The official culinary uniform is acceptable for the Career Development Event Recognition Session only

State Competitors Culinary Uniform Dress  

• White Chef Coat with FCCLA emblem  
• White Chef Hat with FCCLA emblem  
• White Chef Apron with FCCLA emblem  
• Industry Pants  
• Closed-toe, low heel kitchen shoes with non-slip sole

Ohio FCCLA Year in Review Slideshow

Ohio FCCLA chapters may submit up to 10 pictures to Socialmedia@ohiofccla.org for the Ohio FCCLA Year in Review Slideshow. The deadline to email pictures is Friday, March 28, 2025.

2025 State Culinary Career Development Events Evaluator

Chapter advisers are key in identifying qualified evaluators, room consultants, and event volunteers. Because Career Development Events operate on a limited budget, unpaid volunteers are essential. Chapters are responsible for providing one evaluator and/or room consultant for every three event participants. Refer to the Competitive Events Manual for evaluator's and room consultants' specific duties. 

Ohio FCCLA Culinary Career Development Events competition

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Approximate Time Commitment: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Hocking College McClenaghan Center for Hospitality Training – 15770 State Route 691, Nelsonville, OH 45764

General Information: Contact Hours and lunch provided

Evaluator Registration

State Career Development Events: Evaluators

Advisers are the Subject Matter Experts

Advisers, during registration please check the Career Development Events you are willing to evaluate. The Office of Career-Technical Education and Ohio FCCLA State Office have the expectation that advisers will help facilitate Career Development Event competitions in the role of Subject Matter Experts at the regional, state, and national levels. Ohio FCCLA State Staff members are key in identifying qualified evaluators, room consultants, and event volunteers. Because Career Development Events operate on a limited budget, unpaid volunteers are essential. Chapters are responsible for providing one evaluator and/or room consultant for every three event participants. 

2025 State Career Development Event Sign Up

Career Development Events Room Consultant/Event Lead Virtual Meeting

• Monday, April 14, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Career Development Events Evaluator's Meeting

• Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

A confirmation email will be sent to each registered evaluator with the exact Career Development Events evaluation, event specification sheet, and time after Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Individual and Chapter Awards

Please have chapter members report to the assigned seating area 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. Members who choose not to comply with the Ohio FCCLA Dress Code Policy, forfeit the opportunity to be recognized onstage. Awardees must be present to receive the award.

• Early Childhood Education Signing Day 
• FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Championship Qualifier 
• FCCLA Online Fall Challenge Test Winners
• Go For the RED Award – Ohio 
• National Online STAR Events Qualifiers 
• National Programs Award 
• New Chapter Award 
• Ohio FACTS Initiative 
• Ohio Families First Initiative 
• Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarship 
• Outstanding Chapter Award 
• Power of One 
• Say Yes to FCS 
• Service Hours Award 
• State Degree 
• State Project/State Outreach Award

Additional Information can be found on the Ohio FCCLA Website.

Voting Delegates

Each Chapter in good standing (paid affiliation) will be granted the following number of Voting Delegates: 

• 1 delegate when chapter is approved and pays affiliation 
• 1 additional delegate for the first 12 affiliated members 
• 1 additional delegate for 25 affiliated members 
• 1 additional delegate for 50 affiliated members 
• 1 additional delegate for 100 affiliated members 
• 1 additional delegate for 200 affiliated members 

The Number of delegates per chapter can be found on the Ohio FCCLA website under State Leadership Conference.

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