Say Yes to FCS is a national outreach campaign designed to bring attention to Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education as a valuable and viable career path.
Top 5 Reasons to Become a FCS Educator
- You want to make a difference in people’s lives.
- You enjoy helping others develop skills to be successful at home and work.
- You like flexibility and variety in your work.
- You are patient, nurturing, creative, organized, and self-motivated.
- There is a shortage of FCS educators, which means jobs are available nationwide!
Say Yes to FCS Toolkit
While some FCS programs are experiencing great new investment and growth, other FCS programs are at risk of being reduced or cut from school budgets and curriculum. This directly impacts the development of students, the livelihoods of educators, and the countless contributions they make to individuals, families and communities.
Decisions about program cuts can and have been reversed. Educators and advocates can influence decisions with the right tools.
The Save FCS Toolkit empowers educators and advocates with convincing messages and data. You can initiate proactive communication to ward off some of those uncomfortable conversations. You’ll also be armed and ready to suggest a number of program-saving options, including informing the school board about different funding sources, ways to structure the programs, etc.
Promoting FCS Education
If life is a lab, who are the instructors? We are!
The National Partnership for Recruiting, Preparing, and Supporting FCS Educators wants to make it easier than ever to share the mission of Family and Consumer Sciences education. We have worked extensively to build a comprehensive marketing playbook filled with all the tools you need to succeed. Instead of starting from scratch every time, you can refer to the templates provided for social media posts, recruitment messaging, internal brand standards, and much more. They have also developed 3 pieces of media completely: A 30-second video, a 3-minute video, and a 30-second PSA – all designed to showcase FCS education!
Say Yes to FCS Education STAR Event
Are you interested in becoming an FCS educator? Check out the Say Yes to FCS Education STAR Event – an individual event that recognizes participants who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to explore and experience the career of being a Family and Consumer Sciences educator. Participants must prepare a portfolio, conduct classroom observations, plan and execute a lesson, develop an FCCLA integration plan, and deliver an oral presentation.
Recognition
FCCLA members who SAY YES TO FCS are eligible for recognition from Missouri FCCLA and National FCCLA! Missouri FCCLA members committing to Family and Consumer Sciences Education post-high school will receive on-stage recognition at State Leadership Conference, as well as be recognized online and on social media. National FCCLA recognizes members saying yes to FCS on their national website. To be recognized at State Leadership Conference, upload your signed copy of the Letter of Intent to the recognition form.
