About FCS Educator Day

What is FCS Educator Day?

The annual Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day celebration will take place on the Wednesday of FCCLA Week (which occurs in February).  FCS Educator Day is designed to encourage others to become FCS educators and to recognize and celebrate the important role that Family and Consumer Sciences educators play in our schools and communities.  FCS Educator Day is a part of the Say Yes to FCS:  Filling the Educator Pipeline recruitment campaign, an initiative of ten FCS organizations.

Who Is It For?

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day is for anyone who wants to

• celebrate family and consumer sciences educators in secondary, post-secondary, and Extension programs;
• share the story of FCS education's importance and effectiveness in the United States; and
• encourage students to consider careers as FCS educators.

Anyone who wants to participate can find a variety of resources to help them talk about FCS education at www.fcsed.net.

What Happens on FCS Educator Day?

FCS educators and FCS education advocates (parents, alumni, business and industry leaders) will engage in a variety of activities to celebrate and promote the career of FCS education.  These activities may include school rallies, special lessons, community activities, and much more.  This website is a clearinghouse of resources to help current educators, prospective educators, and advocates.  Resources include videos, lesson plans, social media tools, and more!