Adviser Information

KEEPING ADVISERS INFORMED

| Forms  | Resources  |  Workshops  | How to Affiliate a Chapter | 

 | Co-Curricular FCCLA | PA FCCLA Regional Map |   

| Parliamentary Procedure and Order of Business  | 
 | Pointers on Use of the Gavel |

RECOGNITION FOR ADVISERS 
|  Adviser-to-Adviser Leaders  | Master Adviser   |  Advisor Mentor | 

ESPECIALLY FOR NEW ADVISERS
|  Starting a Chapter  |  Five Step Planning Process  |
| More Information |

KEEPING ADVISERS INFORMED

• Forms - Click Here

• FCCLA Resources - Click Here

• Workshops - Click Here for a link to workshops and Meetings in Pennsylvania

• How to Affiliate A Chapter - Click Here

• Parliamentary Procedure and Suggested Order of Business - Click Here

• Pointers on Use of the Gavel - Click Here

FCCLA Resources

• FCCLA Resources and Program Guides are ordered through API

• National FCCLA has several new or updated FCCLA resources.  The resources encompass student leadership, integration with Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Academic Standards, and Career Pathways.  The new resources are: 

  • FACTS CD
  • FCCLA What's It All About? DVD
  • Middle Level Guide CD  
  • STOP The Violence Toolkit and CD

  Through funding from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Career and Technical Education, these resources will be provided to interested PA FCCLA advisers and new chapters who affiliate before November 30. Contact the state office if interested in receiving the complimentary resources.

REGIONAL MAP

2008-2009 ADVISER TO ADVISER LEADERS

• Eugenia Emert and Jane-Marie Terefencko are serving as the 2008-2009 PA FCCLA Adviser to Adviser Trainers.

CO-CURRICULAR FCCLA

Implementing an FCCLA chapter is one of the most effective means of meeting the requirements of the PA Family and Consumer Sciences Academic Standards and connecting to Career Pathways. FCCLA’s programs can easily substantiate and enhance present courses and provide a method of establishing co-tracurricular courses.

ADVISER RECOGNITION

Without capable adult leaders, students could not take advantage of the many opportunities offered through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Being an effective adviser takes special skills and a tremendous commitment of time and energy. Exceptional advisers motivate their chapters to take advantage of opportunities beyond the local level, use a wide variety of resources available to them and encourage student involvement. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s Adviser Recognition Program seeks to reward outstanding local advisors--those who make significant contributions to the organization. This recognition will attract attention from administrators and community members and call attention to the value of family and consumer sciences programs.

The Adviser Recognition Program recognizes advisers at two levels.

Master Adviser recognizes outstanding advisers who operate co-curricular chapters with a balanced program of work.

Adviser Mentor recognizes advisers who have achieved the level of Master Adviser and have worked with beginning advisers to orient them to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Advisers qualifying for this recognition are encouraged to submit either the Master Adviser or Adviser Mentor Recognition Application to the state office by February 1, 2008.

ESPECIALLY FOR NEW ADVISERS

For more information, contact Sue Fisher in Pennsylvania.

Student Activities, Service, and Recognition
FCCLA provides opportunities for students to develop practical, real-world skills and talents - the keys to success whether they are entering the work force directly after high school or going on to college. With the guidance and inspiration of teacher/advisers, FCCLA members grow into well-rounded adults through activities, community service, and recognition of student achievement.

Exciting, well planned activities ... specifically designed to break down the walls separating occupational and academic learning. FCCLA offers interdisciplinary activities that address a variety of learning styles, from individual projects that introduce and strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills, to team projects and cooperative learning activities.

An emphasis on family and community service ...that builds bridges between school, family, and community. These programs involve students in exciting community service programs while involving community members with the school. Often the first real opportunity students have to give back to their community, these experiences can create lasting, positive impressions.

Recognition of student achievement ... as individuals and as team members. FCCLA offers members the opportunity to shine through "high challenge, low threat" competitions. A great example is the STAR Events program (Students Taking Action with Recognition), which recognizes members for efforts and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and occupational preparation. STAR Events encourage students to plan for their multiple roles as family member, wage earner, and community member.

FCCLA Chapters
With more than 7,500 local chapters, FCCLA emphasizes family and consumer sciences education and preparation for jobs and careers in family and consumer sciences- related occupations. Examples include family life education, housing and home furnishings, culinary arts, food service, hospitality and tourism, catering, child care, interior design - and the list goes on!


Starting a Local Chapter is Easy!

To learn more about starting an FCCLA chapter at your school, email Sue Fisher or telephone her at 717-783-6952.

You will receive the Be Part of It Membership CD Resource with all you need to get started: 

• background information, 
• new chapter checklist, 
• affiliation form,
• calendar of events and application deadlines, 
• resources, 
• STEP One activity
• Planning Process
• other activity ideas 
• a recruitment poster and booklet
• monthly program ideas to integrate FCCLA and meet FCS Standards.

Steps to forming a new chapter

1. Contact your State Facilitator and talk to advisers in schools near by. 
2. Contact advisers serving on the State Executive Council.  A directory is available by contacting the state office.
3. Review school policies regarding student organizations. 
4. Discuss the possibility of starting a chapter with prospective student members - those who have taken or are taking family and consumer sciences.
5. Request a chapter membership packet from your state adviser. 
6. After the chapter has been formed, affiliate by sending in national and state dues as soon as possible. You will then begin to receive Teen Times and other chapter mailings. 
7. Attend region, state and nationally sponsored events to become familiar with FCCLA activities.

Five Step Planning Process

The FCCLA Five Step Planning Process is the chapter management tool that helps members select and carry out projects to fit their needs and concerns. It is also a great tool for advisers, too! Use it to identify steps to starting a new chapter.

1. Identify Concerns:  
   Brainstorm concerns, evaluate listed concerns, and narrow to one workable idea.
   
2. Set a Goal:  
   Get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish. Write it down and evaluate it.
   
3. Form a Plan:  
   Figure out the who, what, when, where and how of your plan.
   
4. Act:  
   Carry out the project and keep a record of your progress.
   
5. Follow Up:  
   Evaluate the project, thank people involved and recognize participants.

More Information

Are you interested in starting a PA FCCLA chapter?  Would you like to talk with someone or just want more information?  For more information, contact Sue Fisher in Pennsylvania.