MT FCS Library
Activities--Lesson Plans--Power Points--Virtual Webinars--Job Postings
Resources vetted by MT FCS teachers for MT FCS teachers.
This tab will capture created/vetted unit plans, lesson plans, activity sheets, and etc to share across MT FCS! It will also list open positions. Check back frequently as this page will grow as items are added.
FCS Job Openings 2024-25
To locate all Family and Consumer Sciences job openings, please click here. (Select "Family and Consumer Sciences" under 'Vacancy Area' and then 'Search' to filter them. )
The following schools have FCS openings which are all open until filled unless indicated differently (updated04/02/2024):
Big Timber--High School
Billings--Middle School
Box Elder--High School
Bozeman--High School
Bridger--High School
Broadus--High School
Drummond--High School
Drummond--Middle School
East Helena--Middle School
Fort Benton--High School
Havre--Middle School
Lockwood--High School
Plentywood--High School
Shepherd--High School
Terry--High School
Whitehall--High School
Wibaux--High School (closes August lst)
Wolf Point--High School
Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
Through Montana FCS Programs
A graduation requirement to include 1/2 credit (meaning .5 credit or one semester) was added as a graduation requirement beginning with the 2026 graduating class. There are a number of existing courses (many of which are career and technical education) which can fill this requirement, including several Family and Consumer Sciences classes.
Reference Documents:
See the documents below for ease of reference for the FCS teacher who is teaching the graduation requirement:
Montana Financial Literacy Course Content Summary shares the content considered important for a financial literacy course.
Recognized Financial Literacy Content, Resources, Courses, and Codes lists content in greater detail. vetted resources considered quality for reference, courses that are recognized to meet the graduation requirement and the codes to align to the enrollment of students so their meeting this requirement is captured on their transcripts. NOTE: If taught by a CTE teacher in a recognized CTE program, the enrollment earns State Vo Ed funding.
National Standards for Personal Financial Education are recognized national standards for personal finance when looking at a K-12 approach
AAFCS Per-PAC Personal and Family Finance is an nationally validated assessment which can lead to a certification to document a students content knowledge and skills. This aligns to the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards including the area of study 2.0 Consumer and Family Resources and 3.0 Consumer Services, a direct tie to financial literacy.
FCS Course Suggestion #19258 Personal and Career Readiness is considered one of the two best alignments within FCS to the suggested content for financial literacy, aligned to the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards, this course is an open for all four pathways at the foundational level. If this course is taught by a licensed FCS teacher in a recognized FCS program, it will earn State Vo Ed enrollment funding.
FCS Course Suggestion #19262 Consumer Education and Personal Finance is considered the second of two best FCS courses aligned to the suggested content for financial literacy. Also aligned to the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards, this course is found at the elective level within the Human Services pathway. If this course is taught by a licensed FCS teacher in a recognized FCS program, it will earn State Vo Ed enrollment funding.
FCCLA Financial Fitness National Program offers real world and authentic activities and application of the Family and Consumer Sciences content through FCCLA Chapters. Aligned with the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards, this resource includes best practices in developing financial literacy.
FCCLA Power of One National Program offers practice in goal setting to address goals identified by the student to address real world problems and build skills to last a lifetime. Built upon the application of the Family and Consumer Sciences content to guide decisions which are put into action. Aligned with the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards, this resource includes best practices in developing financial literacy through FCS programs with FCCLA Chapters.
FCCLA Career Connections National Program offers real world and authentic activities and application of the Family and Consumer Sciences content when looking at career development, work life balance and achieving life goals. Aligned with the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards, this resource includes best practices in developing financial literacy through FCS programs with FCCLA Chapters.
Montana Financial Literacy Course Content Summary.pdfMontana Financial Literacy Course Content Summary
Economics-Financial Literacy Curriculum Materials and Resources.xlsxRecognized Financial Literacy Content, Resources, Courses and Codes
Jump$tart 2021_Natl_Standards_Downloadable_final (2).pdfNational Personal Finance Standards for grades 4, 8 and 12
AAFCS Pre PAC--Personal_and_Family_Finance_Assessment_and_Credential.pdfAAFCS Pre PAC for Personal and Family Finance
19262 Consumer Education and Personal Finance Course Standards.pdfFCS Course Suggestion #2
#19262 Consumer Education and Personal Finance
FCCLA Financial Fitness National Program Info Sheet.pdfFCCLA Financial Fitness National Program Info Sheet
FCCLA Power of One National Program Info Sheet.pdfFCCLA Power of One National Program Info Sheet
FCCLA Career Connection National Program Info Sheet.pdfFCCLA Career Connection National Program Info Sheet
FCS Educator Day Toolkit Items (for quick reference)
Copy of Canva Flyer 2024.docxFCS Educator Day Overview
FCS Educator Day Lesson Plans and Activities.docxFCS Educator Day Lesson Plans and Activities
2023 MT Family and Consumer Sciences Data One Pager.docx2023 MT FCS Program One Pager
Montana FCS Educator Day Proclamation--February 14 2024.pdfMT Governors Proclamation --February 2024
PSAs, Radio Spots, and Actual Video Recordings.pdfTips for PSAs, Radio Spots, Actual Video Recordings
Social Media Examples for FCS Educator Day.pdfSample Social Media Posts for FCS Educator Day
Brand_Key_Message_12-5-18.docxKey Messages
(Source: AAFCS)
AAFCS Storytelling_Tips_SHD.pdfTips to Tell the FCS Story
(Source: AAFCS)
News Release, Letters to the Editor, Feature Article , Poster Reference.docxTips for News Releases, Letters to the Editor, Feature Articles, Posters
Sample FCS Educator Day News Release--2024.docSample Local News Release for FCS Educator Day
Sample Letter to the Editor.docxTips and Sample Letter to the Editor
People-Centered_Sciences_Poster.pdfFCS People-Centered Sciences Poster
MT FCS/ MT FCCLA Resources
Spring MAFCS Conference OPI Update 2024.pdf2024 Spring MAFCS FCS Update Slides
FCCLA Week 2024 Guidance,Committee Meeting Agenda and Planning Sheet.pdfFCCLA Week Guide 2023
This guide will offer directions on planning the February FCCLA Week including why we have one, considerations, holding a committee meeting, a planning sheet and evaluation questions.
FCS JumpStart Series: Taking Small Steps--Integrating FCCLA In the FCS Classroom (NOTE: Must have an affiliated chapter to use these resources.)
Goal Setting, Cooperation, Projects Intro FCCLA Planning Process --FCS Jump Start Session.pdfUnit Plan: Goal Setting, Cooperation and Projects: Intro to Using the Planning Process
Goal Setting, Cooperation, and Project...OH M Y The Planning Process.pdfPower Point: Goal Setting, Cooperation and Projects: Intro to Using the Planning Process
Integrating FCCLA Master Powerpoint.pdfSmall Steps to Integrating FCCLA into FCS Classroom Power Point
This power point was delivered as part of the August FCS JumpStart Series to offer small steps for integrating FCCLA into the FCS classroom. Contents include:
Where to start?
Benefits to your FCS program
What is FCCLA?
Identifying local issues of concern for projects
Teaching the planning process (See Unit plan and separate power point in this same section)
Promoting student interest through class level mini-chapters
Affiliation basics for MT FCCLA
Virtual Webinars/Recordings--2023-24
Virtual Webinars and recordings are uploaded when completed to offer both an archive record, but also to build a repository of technical support for the MT FCS teacher.
The Textiles Industry and Family & Consumer Sciences--PWPT Final.pdfTextiles Industry Update with Power Point: January 2024
Passcode: p.!r3Z+n
Archived Events- Webinars-Resources
Fall 2023 FCS Drive In Materials--Oct 4--Miles City, MT/ Oct 6--Helena, MT
Fall 2023 FCS Drive-In OPI_PowerPoint Oct 4 & 6.pptxFall 2023 FCS Drive In Power Point
Action Plan Table.docxAction Plan Form
Sample Letter to the Editor.docxFCS Program Advocacy--
Sample Letter to the Editor
AAFCS Storytelling_Tips_SHD.pdfFCS Program Advocacy--
FCS Storytelling Tips
Look to this resource for supporting purchases for educational resources for your classroom here.
See grantwriting tips videos and a range of funding oportunities to support your FCS program.
Reality Works Childcare Experience Program
Here is a direct link to the new Childcare Experience Program which simulates a childcare center in your classroom. The kit has four babies with support equipment to make the experience as real life as possible. Smaller doll can be used for Infant/Toddler CPR and the larger for a chocking simulation. These are not realtime babies, but especially designed for this experience.
Reality Works--Child Care Experience Simuation.pdfReality Works Child Care Program Power Point
Access the point point about this new Childcare Experience Simulation by clicking twice on the image above to find the up arrow for uploading.
MT Innovation Grant Power Point by Krystal Smith, Education Innovation Manager, OPI
Contact information: krystal.smith@mt.gov
406-594-1722