Programming

Ohio Grown: Student Chef Showcase

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is hosting a new, student-centered Ohio Grown: Student Chef Showcase that encourages student interest in nutrition and culinary arts career pathways through the hands-on experience of developing and cooking an original school lunch recipe. Student competition recipes will highlight the sourcing and consumption of fresh and local foods by incorporating Ohio Harvest of the Month fruits and vegetables.

Under the guidance of an adult supervisor, each student team will develop an original lunch entrée that features at least one Harvest of the Month item and includes a nutrient and cost analysis of their recipe. The analysis should demonstrate that the recipe can be replicated and served in cafeterias across the state.

A Department panel will review submitted recipes. The five top-scoring teams will receive a reimbursement stipend of up to $500 to standardize, perfect, and taste-test their recipes and then participate in a live cooking competition at Columbus State Community College on May 9, 2025.

Teams of students in grades 6-12 from schools participating in the National School Lunch Program may apply. The application deadline is February 5, 2025.

For more entry details, visit the Ohio Grown: Student Chef Showcase webpage or contact Farm to School Education Specialist Rebecca Naab.

WebXam Test Security Rulebook

The start of field and post-testing is a great time to review policies and procedures. Be sure to familiarize yourself and any new teachers in your school with the WebXam Test Security Rulebook. Teachers and administrators who access the WebXam website to administrate or deliver tests are required to agree to the WebXam User Agreement, which includes acceptance of the revised Test Security Rulebook. Users will be prompted to confirm acceptance of these policies the first time they access each school year.

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. 

• December 9, 2024
• January 15, 2025
• February 13, 2025
• March 14, 2025

Professional Development

Teaching Financial Literacy Conference

The H. Kenneth Barker Center for Economic Education presents the 2025 Teaching Financial Literacy Conference: Financial Freedom on July 14-15, 2025 at the University of Akron.

Topics Include:

• Credit & Debt
• Insurance & Risk Management
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Investing
• Consumer Protections
• Entrepreneurship
• Economic Education
• Free Market Capitalism

Conference highlights:

• Connect with your peers, share your expertise and learn from fellow educators.
• Inspiring keynotes and featured speakers, vendors, and industry leaders will be on-site.
• 30+ unique breakout sessions all facilitated by experienced educators, in such topics as budgeting and money management, credit and debt, investment, and insurance and risk-management.
• Practical tips and standards-based resources will be offered.
• Information on earning an Educator Licensure Validation in Financial Literacy through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Registration Details:

• $249 — Early bird rate until April 15
• $300 — Regular rate

Additional information and registration can be found at: https://www.uakron.edu/barkercenter/conference

Sullivan University Summer Continuing Education Institute

Sullivan University is offering a unique culinary professional development experience for high school teachers each summer. 

Dates: July 18-20, 2025

Schedule: Sullivan University's Summer Continuing Education Institute features an accelerated weekend class that easily fits your busy schedule. The course begins on Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and finishes up on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

The weekend consists of 45 and 90 minute class sessions over the course of the weekend.

Learning Tracks: 2025 Track Focus: Baking and Pastry Arts:

Location: Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky

Program Cost: $595 per learning track, including overnight accommodations.

Additional Information: https://www.sullivan.edu/training

Contact:

Registration and Billing: Bobbie White at bwhite@sullivan.edu

Program Information: Janet Sanford at Jsanford@sullivan.edu

Save the Date: Hospitality and Tourism Professional Development

Dates: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Learning Tracks: Site Safety and Sanitation, Operations Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Fundamentals

Location: The Ohio State University - Ohio Union Instructional Kitchen

Contact:

Sarah Kidd at sarah.kidd@education.ohio.gov

Job Postings

New London Local Schools

Bowling Green State University Faculty Vacancy

The Bowling Green State University Career Tech Workforce Education program invites applications for a qualified-rank, Assistant Teaching Professor with a start date of August 2025. For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu. The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by December 8, 2024. Background check required for employment. BGSU is an AA/EEO/Vet employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.

FCCLA

Ohio Families First Core Initiative

Ohio FCCLA and the United Services for Effective Parenting (USEP - Ohio) are partnering to offer 50 Ohio FCCLA chapters a $250 stipend each to conduct a Families First project in their community. Chapters who are interested in receiving the stipend must complete the application in the FCCLA Portal.

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 as a tool to assist your chapter in the application process.

Ohio FCCLA Chapters (50) approved to participate in the initiative will also earn access to the "One Small Visit" video and lesson plans to enhance their Families First projects.

All stipend recipients are expected to:

• Use the funds to conduct a Families First project in their school or community; if there are remaining funds, the chapter can use them to most benefit the chapter. 
• Complete a Families First program award application about their project by the deadline on March 3, 2025.

The top three Ohio chapters with the best projects will be awarded an additional $100 cash prize. 

Ohio Families First: Childhood Education Safety Initiative

The Childhood Education Safety Initiative empowers Ohio FCCLA Chapters to take action in keeping children safe through innovative projects that address vital safety topics. The first 20 approved chapters will receive a $100 stipend to develop projects centered on the Families First Unit 5: Safety – Keeping Children Safe, utilizing powerful resources like "Buckle Up with Brutus" and "Ollie Otter." 

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 as a tool to assist your chapter in the application process.

All stipend recipients are expected to:

• Use the funds to conduct a Families First project focusing on Unit 5: Safety – Keeping Children Safe in their school or community; if there are remaining funds, the chapter can use them to the greatest benefit of the chapter. 
• Complete a Families First program award application about their project by the deadline on March 3, 2025.

The top three Ohio chapters with the best projects will be awarded an additional $100 cash prize.  

FCCLA

Ohio FCCLA Website

The Ohio FCCLA Chapter Manual, Outstanding Chapter Award Guidelines, State Degree Criteria, and 2024-2025 Ohio FCCLA Career Development Events Handbook are available on the Ohio FCCLA website. 

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 

Regional Career Development Events  

Ohio FCCLA Regional Career Development Events registration opens November 15, 2024 and closes December 16, 2024. Affiliation must be paid before a chapter can register for Career Development Events. All registration invoices are final once submitted. Career Development Event fees are non-refundable.  

• 2024-2025 Regional Career Development Events Registration Price: $90 per event 
• 2024-2025 Regional Culinary Registration Price: $135 per entry (Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts)

Late Fee Policy: Chapters who miss the December 16, 2024 registration deadline must contact the Ohio FCCLA state office to request a late submission. In addition to the event fees, chapter late fees will be charged upon approval by the FCCLA State Staff. The late fee will increase by $50.00 each week.

• December 17 – 23, 2024: $50 Late Fee
• December 24 – 30, 2024: $100 Late Fee
• December 31, 2024 – January 6, 2025: $150 Late Fee
• January 7 – 15, 2025: $200 Late Fee 

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.  

Help Students Get Rewarded for Using EVERFI

FCCLA advisers, did you know your students can get rewarded for using EVERFI? Encourage them to participate in FCCLA’s first ever Personal Finance STAR Event and unlock exciting incentives! Students competing in EVERFI’s Personal Finance STAR event will be eligible for scholarship opportunities. Completion of Level 1 (FutureSmart) or Level 3 (Tax Simulation) means that students can enter for the chance-to-win prizes of $2,000 or more in educational funding! 

Need help getting your chapter started using EVERFI? Create your account at everfi.com/newteacher or reach out to kristin.pierce@everfi.com for support! 

Columbus Blue Jackets FCCLA Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets invite you to the annual FCCLA Day on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Tickets start at $30 and 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.  

Bus Parking: $20 per bus to park in the designated lot near the Arena. A link will be sent to groups to reserve bus parking on the Day of the event, no sooner.

Car parking: Any vehicle can pay to park in any of the nearby garages/lots. All garages and lots can be found using the Park Mobile link.

All purchase orders and payments must be submitted by Monday, December 2, 2024.   

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

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Cleveland Cavaliers FCCLA Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers invite you to the annual FCCLA Day on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Event Information

Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

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

Check-In: 1:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m. at the Cliffs Entrance (located by the box office at the corner of Huron and East 6th Street) 

Education Day: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

The event includes a professional speaker panel, food and beverage activity, and community service project.* 

• No snacks, food, or beverages will be allowed inside of the arena during the event.
• *speaker panelists still being finalized along with related content standards 

Dinner in the Gateway District: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cavaliers vs. Pistons: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) 

Parking 

• If you are bringing a bus: We are still finalizing details and pricing for bus parking for the 2024-2025 season and will communicate all information once we have it. 
• Car/Van Parking: There are more than 15,000 parking spaces available within a 10-minute walk of Rocket Mortgage Field House. All surrounding parking lots and garages offer spaces for guests with disabilities. It is recommended the East Garage, South Garage, Arena Stadium Parking which are all near the arena. Rates are $10-$20 depending on the garage or parking lot. More information about parking will become available closer to the date of the event. 

Payment

Registration is $78-Mezzanine Corner, $68-Mezzanine Baseline, and $36-Loudville Sideline 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.

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Deadline to confirm attendance by payment will be Friday, December 27th. 

Ohio FACTS Initiative

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. In additions, each of these 100 chapters will have the opportunity to order $250 in traffic safety supplies for their project through FCCLA.

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 3, 2025, deadline.

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.

NEW: The top (1) Chapter will receive up to $3,500 in travel reimbursements to attend the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, and present a workshop.