Programming

Ohio Career Technical Content Standards Revision

As part of the revision process for the Hospitality & Tourism and Family and Consumer Sciences Technical Content Standards, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office of Career-Technical Education is seeking stakeholder feedback on the current standards. The Hospitality & Tourism and Family and Consumer Sciences Technical Public comment survey will be open from January 16 – March 16, 2026. Thank you in advance for your participation on behalf of Ohio’s students!

If you have additional questions, please contact Christie Jackson or Jason Cobb. 

Hospitality and Tourism Webinar

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce will be hosting a webinar on December 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. We will be covering updates related to Hospitality & Tourism including Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Competitive Events. This update will also include information about the standard revision timeline, and how you can get involved!

Webinar Registration Link

Webinar Registration Link

If you have additional questions, please contact  Jason Cobb. 

University of Toledo Financial Wellness

The University of Toledo Financial Wellness provides comprehensive financial literacy and support services to local high schools. Their focus is addressing the financial challenges associated with attending college and assisting students with any personal financial concerns.

Financial Wellness Services:

• Schedule a presentation or interactive workshop to topics including budgeting and preparing to pay for college
• Presentation Catalog

For additional information, contact Mollee Williamson

Professional Development

OAFCS

The Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (OAFCS) is now accepting session and poster proposals for their 2026 Conference, happening March 19-20, 2026. OAFCS is looking for passionate educators, professionals, and students who want to share their expertise, innovative ideas, and impactful practices with the Family and Consumer Sciences community. Whether you're presenting research, classroom strategies, community initiatives, or professional insight, OAFCS would love to hear from you!

Proposal for OAFCS Presentation

Proposal Deadline: November 30, 2025

Submit to: Shannon Heffernan

FCCLA

Teens in the Drivers Seat

Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) is a peer-to-peer traffic safety program for young people, created by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The program empowers teenagers to promote safe driving habits and decrease crashes by raising awareness of key risks like distracted driving, speeding, and seat belt use. It is implemented in high schools across Ohio and includes activities like driving surveys, educational games, and creating safety campaigns. 

Teens in the Driver Seat message from Joslynn Baird, Ohio FCCLA Region 4 Executive Council Member.

For additional information, visit the Teens in the Drivers Seat website or contact Therese Standard.

2025-2026 Ohio FCCLA FACTS Stipend Application

Ohio FCCLA and the Ohio Department of Public Safety are partnering to offer up to 100 Ohio FCCLA chapters a $1,250 stipend each to conduct a FACTS project in their community. Chapters interested in receiving the stipend must complete this application.

Applicants should create a complete, well-thought-out plan of action to determine how your chapter will use the stipend. It is recommended that the FCCLA Planning Process be used to assist your chapter in the application process. Project topics must include one of the following topics: Speed, Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, and Seat Belts, to impact the traffic safety of their school or community.  

All stipend recipients are expected to:

• Use the funds to conduct a FACTS project in their school or community, if there are remaining funds, the chapter can use them in a way that will most benefit the chapter.  
• Complete a FACTS program award application about their project by the March 2, 2026 deadline. 

The Top 20 chapters will earn the opportunity to receive up to $1,200 in additional supplies to support the continuation of their project. 

The top ten (10) chapters with the most outstanding final projects will be awarded up to $1,000 in travel reimbursements to attend the Ohio State Leadership Conference and present a workshop. 

The top (1) Chapter will receive up to $3,500 in travel reimbursements to attend the 2026 National Leadership Conference and present a workshop. 

FCCLA

O-H-I-O That's My State Pin! Design Contest

The O-H-I-O That's My State Pin! contest is designed to celebrate Ohio pride and creativity that will be produced into the Official Ohio FCCLA Trading Pin. The cost of the contest is $15. The O-H-I-O That's My State Pin! contest is open to any affiliated FCCLA member. The design must reflect Ohio’s identity, culture, or FCCLA spirit in a way that is creative, meaningful, and appropriate for a national audience. Submissions are due by January 15, 2026.  Additional Information can be found on the Ohio FCCLA Website.

Regional Career Development Events  

Ohio FCCLA Regional Career Development Events registration opened October 27, 2025 and closes December 15, 2025. Registration cannot take place if affiliation has not been paid - pending affiliation does not constitute as paid membership. All registration invoices are final. Career Development Event fees are non-refundable.  

• 2025-2026 Regional Career Development Events Registration Price: $90 per event 
• 2025-2026 Regional Culinary Registration Price: $135 per entry (Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts)

Culinary Regional Career Development Events (Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, Garde Manger, and Product Development)

• Region 1: Lorain County Community College on March 7, 2026
• Region 2: Cuyahoga Community College (Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Public Square, Cleveland) on February 28, 2026
• Region 3: Hocking College on February 7, 2026
• Region 4: Divided among Region 1, Region 2, and Region 3 locations

Regional Career Development Events

• Region 1: Lorain County JVS on February 28, 2026
• Region 2: Tallmadge High School on February 21, 2026
• Region 3: Licking Valley High School on March 7, 2026
• Region 4: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center on February 7, 2026

Career Development Events Evaluators

Advisers are the Subject Matter Experts: 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.  

Ohio Only Competitive Events Guideline 

The Ohio Only Career Development Events Guidelines can be found in the FCCLA Portal under the Resource Tab. Using the Resource Type select the dropdown to State Resources:  

• Curriculum Unit Development 
• Language and Literacy 
• Lesson Presentation 
• Observation and Assessment 
• Garde Manger 
• Product Development - updated 11/18/2025
• Regional Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Recipes

Career Development Event Late Fee Policy – Board Approved October 2025

Chapters who miss the Career Development Events registration deadline must contact the Ohio FCCLA State Staff to request a late submission. In addition to the event fees, non-refundable late fees will be charged.

• $50 Chapter Late Fee
• Plus $50 per Late Entry (individual or team)

After January 15, 2026, no late registration will be accepted except for Emergency Circumstances Only. All Emergency Circumstances must be approved by Ohio FCCLA State Staff. The State Staff have the right to waive all Emergency Circumstance late fees.

• $200 Chapter Late Fee
• Plus $50 per Late Entry (individual or team)

Columbus Blue Jackets FCCLA Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets invite you to the annual FCCLA Day on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The event will include the chance to engage with an educational speaker panel, skate on the arena’s NHL ice, and a CBJ game following the event.

Event Time: 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

All payments must be submitted by Monday, December 1, 2025.

Contact Alec Rivers at (614) 246-3852 or arivers@bluejackets.com with any questions, concerns, or special requests.

2025 Columbus Blue Jacket FCCLA Day Order Form

Cleveland Cavaliers FCCLA Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers invite you to the annual FCCLA Day on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Event Information

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Where: Rocket Mortgage Field House, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115

Education Day: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

The event includes a professional speaker panel, service presentation, and arena tour

Cavaliers vs. Kings: 7:30 p.m.

Payment

Registration is $84-Lower Bowl Baseline and $39-Upper Bowl and it covers the Education Day and Cavaliers game ticket. To register, please contact Thyran Nowden; tnowden@cavs.com; 216-219-3433 as soon as possible.

2025 FCCLA Day with the Cleveland Cavaliers Order Form

Deadline to confirm attendance by payment will be Tuesday, December 23, 2025.