Family and consumer science (FCS) educators, this is your chance to be part of an inspiring professional development opportunity! The Northeast FCS Educators Virtual Conference, themed “Be an FCS Influencer: Live It, Teach It, Share It,” will take place on March 8, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 NOON ET. The best part? This event is completely FREE to attend!
Why You Should Attend
This virtual conference is designed for both current and prospective FCS educators who want to enhance their skills, connect with peers, and explore innovative ways to promote the value of FCS education. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 Professional Development Units (PDUs), network with fellow educators to share best practices and resources, and engage in meaningful discussions about the relevance of FCS at secondary and post-secondary levels. You’ll also hear inspiring stories from a panel of prospective educators about their journeys and aspirations, participate in fun door prize giveaways, and learn actionable strategies to become an FCS influencer in your community.
What’s in Store?
- Case Studies: Discover how influencers use social
media, blogs, videos, and other technology to share
the impact of FCS. - Interactive Discussions: Focus on creating awareness
of FCS success stories in communities. - Practical Tips: Learn how to build community, share
your passion, and incorporate real-world examples into
your teaching.
The conference will dive into how FCS educators can use their influence to make a lasting impact. Sessions will include case studies showcasing how influencers use social media, blogs, videos, and other technology to share the impact of FCS. Interactive discussions will focus on creating awareness of FCS success stories in communities, and you’ll gain practical tips on how to build community, share your passion, and incorporate real-world examples into your teaching.
How to Be an FCS Influencer
The conference will equip you with actionable strategies to amplify your influence as an FCS educator. You’ll learn how to build community by connecting with individuals and groups who share your passion for FCS. Consistency is key, so you’ll explore ways to choose a few strategies and activities you can repeat to build momentum. Sharing your passion through teaching, writing, and other activities will be emphasized, along with using real-world examples to make learning relatable. Finally, you’ll discover how to create hands-on experiences that help students connect classroom learning to the world outside of school.
Why FCS Matters
FCS education empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources. It also prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, making it a vital part of today’s educational landscape.
Don’t Miss Out!
Registration is open now and closes at NOON ET on Friday, March 7th. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants. Register today and join us for this inspiring, no-cost event! Together, let’s celebrate the power of FCS education and learn how to be influencers who inspire the next generation.
This conference is sponsored by the Northeast Network of the Partnership for Family and Consumer Sciences Education as part of the National Partnership to Recruit, Prepare, and Support FCS Educators, and hosted by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
Let’s live it, teach it, and share it—because FCS matters! We can’t wait to see you there!
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