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Recent Research and Data
Learn more about the educator shortage and research initiatives

State Action Teams
Get involved in efforts in your state to recruit, prepare, and support FCS educators

• NEW!! Say Yes to FCS - What is FCS?
• NEW!! Say Yes to FCS - Cultural Awareness
• NEW!! Say Yes to FCS - Roll Out My Future
• NEW!! Say Yes to FCS Breakout Lesson - Digital Lock
• NEW!! Education and Training Career Pathway Lesson
• Student Research Project:  Career Profiles
• Teaching Strategies:  Strategies for Recruiting
• Worksheet:  What Would I Teach?
• Teacher Recruitment Lesson Plan from Indiana
  • Lesson Plan
  • PPT for Student Presentation
• Minnesota FCCLA Educator Recruitment Workshop
  • Workshop/Lesson Plan
  • Workshop/Lesson Activity - Price Is Right
  • Workshop/Lesson Activity - Headband Cards
  • Workshop/Lesson Handout - Colleges and Scholarships
  • Workshop/Lesson Flyer - Reality Check

Say Yes to FCS Signing Ceremony - FCCLA Kit

Host a "Say Yes to FCS" signing ceremony in your state. This event is designed to highlight seniors who have committed to becoming Family and Consumer Sciences Educators.

• Certificate Template (Microsoft Word)
• Sample Script (Microsoft Word)
• Large Banner Design (Adobe)

Check out the "Say Yes to FCS" products available for purchase!  These make great gifts for the ceremony or graduation.

• FCS Lapel Pin (Available from AAFCS)
• "I Said YES to FCS" Badge Ribbons (Click here for ordering information and artwork from MarcoPromos)
• Mugs, Totes, Notepads, and Lanyards (Available from FCCLA)