Programming

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

Hospitality & Tourism Professional Development

BACK TO THE BASICS

Enhance your teaching toolkit and inspire your students with this unique professional development opportunity specifically designed for teachers in the Hospitality and Tourism pathway. This engaging event will offer valuable insights and resources that you can take back to your classrooms. Contact hours will also be provided. 

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel, Adventure and Event Planning Session
• Recipe Building Session
• Cooking with Beef Demonstration
• Networking and Sharing Opportunities

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Location: Ohio Beef Council, 10600 US-42, Marysville, OH 43040

Registration Link

Questions: Contact Sarah Kidd, Hospitality and Tourism Education Program Specialist

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!

National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week  

NDAFW is March 17- 23 and EVERFI has a variety of prevention resources available for Middle and High School students.  

March District Roundtable

Join EVERFI Wednesday, March 12th for Future-Ready Schools: Empowering Students with Skills for Life. In this session, we will explore innovative strategies and practical approaches to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to thrive in life beyond the classroom.  

Our expert panel will discuss key topics such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and career readiness. 

Did you miss the February Roundtable discussion? Check out the replay of last month’s Fostering Equity in K-12 Schools here.  

LearnOn Virtual Conference 2025

Our free virtual summer conference is back. Join us, July 16th for LearnOn 2025! Educators and administrators will come together to explore new frontiers in education while earning professional development credit. We can’t wait to see you there! 

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.  

WebXam Calendar 2024-2025 

Field Testing: 10/14/2024 – 4/18/2025

Post-testing: 10/14/2024 – 5/30/2025

WebXam Teacher Reviews

The purpose of the WebXam review workshops is to allow Career-Technical Education instructors a formal opportunity to review and comment on WebXam operational test forms. The workshop reviews should also be viewed as a tool the instructors can use to drive future instruction. The review workshops will be held onsite at CETE or, as a second option, hosted offsite at a local district through special arrangements. Individuals participating in the reviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement that includes policy stating that sharing of any information attained during the review is strictly prohibited. The cost per teacher is $60. 

• March 14, 2025

FCCLA

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.

Ohio FCCLA Honorary Member Award

Ohio Family, Career and Community Leaders of America honors those professionals who give continued support to the state organization. Nominees model the mission statement by promoting personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 

Nominee: A current or past FCCLA adviser, state adviser, state administrator, local school administrator, post-secondary educator, FCCLA alumni and business/industry partners. 

Criteria: 

A candidate should have contributed to the state association in one or more of the following ways: 

1.Helped to promote the goals of FCCLA statewide through:

• Outstanding and continuing services that contribute to the achievement of Ohio FCCLA goals
• An effective public relations program that has helped promote Ohio FCCLA on a state level
• Outstanding assistance that has helped develop or carry out FCCLA projects on a state level

2.Rendered service to Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA that has implications such as: 

• Developed materials that promoted the Ohio FCCLA organization
• Developed materials and plans for helping teachers and prospective teachers to make FCCLA an integral part of Family and Consumer Sciences on a state and/or national level
• Recognition on the local, state or national level that has helped gain prestige for or promoted the FCCLA programs
• Supported Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs involving Ohio FCCLA

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 

Spirit of Advising Award  

Ohio Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Spirit of Advising Award recognizes one adviser who consistently demonstrates excellence in modeling FCCLA character and integrity to ensure the success of their students within the classroom and their career. Their dedication and support of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, youth leadership and the FCCLA organization allows FCCLA to be the Ultimate Leadership Experience. 

Spirit of Advising Award qualifications: 

• Believes in the mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 
• Supports and works with students to ensure student success 
• Provides learning experiences 
• Encourages positive character development 
• Dedicates time and energy to nurturing student leaders 
• Serves as a current FCCLA adviser 

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 

The winner will be recognized at the 2025 Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference and the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Service Hours 

Service hours are tracked in the FCCLA Student Portal under My FCCLA Journey – My Service. Members will include Service Date, Event Name, Number of Hours, and Details.  

Individual Service Digital Certificates Levels:  

• Bronze Level (up to 20 service hours) 
• Silver Level (21 to 75 service hours) 
• Gold Level (76 - 100 service hours) 
• Platinum Level (100+ service hours and on-stage recognition at State Leadership Conference) 

The top three chapters and the top three members will be announced at the State Leadership Conference.

Service-Learning hours are tracked from March 15, 2024, to March 1, 2025. The Ohio FCCLA Service Hour tracking deadline is March 15, 2025.

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 PM

Career Development Events Evaluator's Meeting

• Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:00 PM

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.

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

FCCLA

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. 

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. 

Optional Executive Council Candidate Training

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Location: 2550 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231, Basement Meeting Room

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration: $20 per person, includes lunch

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025

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.

State Degree

The State Degree is the highest honor a member can earn. All State Degree criteria can be found on the Ohio FCCLA website.   

Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025 

State Degree 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. 

2025 Ohio FCCLA Regional Career Development Events Registration Change 

Please complete this form to remove a team member, add a team member, or cancel an entire Career Development Event. The form will reflect name changes three days prior to the competition event. Day of name changes must be reported to the Tally Room the morning of the event.

2025 Ohio FCCLA Regional Career Development Events

Please reach out to the following Regional Career Development Events Coordinators with specific host site questions. 

Regional Career Development Events

• Region 1: March 8, 2025, Lorain County JVS Region1CDE@ohiofccla.org
• Region 3: March 15, 2025, Mid-East Career and Technology Centers, Zanesville Campus Region3CDE@ohiofccla.org
• Region 4: March 15, 2025, Upper Valley Career Center Region4CDE@ohiofccla.org

Career Development Events Resources

2024-2025 Career Development Events Handbook

2025 Career Development Events Region Location Change Request 

Program Event Release and Liability Consent Form

2025 Career Development Events Request for Accommodations

2025 Regional Culinary Career Development Events Q&A

Chef Works

Whether your schools wish to make a bulk order or have us set up their own unique ordering portal, Chef Works has a dedicated team that will find a solution that best fits their needs. Culinary Education Apparel

How to order:

Email: Schools@chefworks.com

Visit our website -https://www.chefworks.com/culinaryeducation

For more detail regarding Chef Works, contact Karen Frost, Inside Sales Manager

Outstanding Chapter Award

The Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award is presented by a team (up to three members) and awarded to chapters who develop and implement a well-balanced program of work that is strategically aligned with state and national Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) programming. 

Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025

Outstanding Chapter Award Guidelines 

Presentation 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. 

Say Yes to FCS Signing  

There is a huge demand for Family and Consumer Sciences educators in secondary schools, extension, and higher education. Ohio FCCLA has joined the national initiative to build strong leadership for the future of Family and Consumer Sciences. We want to celebrate as you to "Say Yes to FCS"!  

Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025

2024 State Leadership Conference National Anthem

The Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference is seeking a talented member (or small group) to sign the National Anthem for the Opening Session on Thursday, April 24, 2025. 

Applications must include: 

• Audio Recording of all of the entire National Anthem sung acapella 
• Include your name and chapter name at the start of the recording  

Applications must be received by March 15, 2025 and the chosen singer will be informed by March 31, 2025. The selected member (or members) must be registered for the 2025 Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference. 

State Project/State Outreach Project Award Application

Ohio Family, Career and Community Leaders of America offer chapters an opportunity to highlight a chapter project utilizing the selected State Projects/State Outreach Projects. By submitting a State Project/State Outreach Project Award Application, you give your chapter the chance to be recognized on stage at the State leadership Conference and receive a top three plaque. 

Project Criteria: 

1. Projects must be implemented between March 1 of previous academic year through March 1 of current academic year 
2. Application must reflect the work of the members 
3. Photos are required 
4. All projects become the property of Ohio FCCLA which reserves the right to publish names, pictures and quotes in state materials and social media sites 

All completed award applications will be recognized on stage at State Leadership Conference and the top three chapters will receive plaques. 

Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025

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.

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