Florida Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences

The Florida Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences, a nonprofit organization, is an affiliate of the Florida Association of Career and Technical Education which promotes:

  • Leadership Development
  • Program Improvement
  • Policy Formation
  • Marketing Skills
  • Networking Opportunities

 

Mission Statement

To Strengthen families and empower individuals to take action for the well-being of self and others in the home, workplace, community and world.

Member Benefits

Professional development

  • annual meeting
  • newsletter
  • business products and services
  • special events
  • trends and issues

Awards and Recognitions

  • Rookie Teacher
  • Outstanding Teacher
  • Leadership Award

Networking Opportunities

  • State Contacts
  • Affiliate Groups

Leadership Opportunities

  • Officer
  • Committee Member

 

Members

Members include educators from:

  • Middle/Junior high schools
  • Senior high schools
  • Adult education
  • community and technical schools
  • two-year colleges
  • four-year baccalaureate degree programs
  • graduate degree programs

Purposes of FEFACS
  • Support the purposes of the Florida Association of Career and Technical Education
  • Promote Family and Consumer Sciences Education in Florida.
  • Provide opportunity for the exchange of ideas and materials and the sharing of experiences.
  • Develop a better understanding of workforce development.
  • Encourage technical and professional growth among the Family and Consumer Sciences teachers.
  • Keep the members informed of policies, plans, and issues of the Florida Association of Career and Technical Education as they relate to the development of workforce development.
  • Maintain an organization through which teacher educators of Family and Consumer Sciences may take an effective part in the work of Florida Association of Career and Technical Education.

 

Link:

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) http://www.fhahero.org/

For Additional information contact:

Ms. Willie Mae Williams
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Educational Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences
1450 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
(305) 995-1845

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