Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Education prepares students for family work, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by empowering individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenge of living and working in a diverse global society.

Diane Ryberg Education Consultant Email: diane.ryberg@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-267-9088

Cheryl Bowes Office Operations Associate Email: cheryl.bowes@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-267-2280

What's New in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

The National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education adds alignment with FCCLA programs, Career Clusters, and 21st Century Skills. For more information, click here The National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education were officially adopted in December 1994. The nature of the standards provided for FACS educators are based on knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for family life and global society and success in related career pathways. The overview and direction of the national standards are available at: http://www.doe.in.gov/octe/facs/Intro.html.

Program Information	Resources	Associations
Curriculum Assessments/Certifications Work Based Education Career Cluster Correlations Process Framework and Questions Standards/Competencies 21st Century Correlations FCCLA Correlations	Teacher Licensing Staff Development Grant Opportunities Personal Financial Literacy Planning Curriculum Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for Personal Financial Literacy Newsletter Calendar	FACS Professional Links WI Association of FCCLA FCCLA, Inc.

 

For questions about this information, contact Diane Ryberg (608) 267-9088

Last updated on 11/9/2009 9:34:22 AM