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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.
Montana FCS Job Openings
Montana FCS Job Openings
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. )
I. New FCS Teacher Training Series Power Points, Webinar Links, and Support Resources (2024)
I. New FCS Teacher Training Series Power Points, Webinar Links, and Support Resources (2024)
This section will capture the New FCS Teacher Training PowerPoints and webinar recording links. Session #3 offers some sample forms for classroom managment which are linked directly below the webinar links. NOTE: Additional materials and lesson materials for session #2 "Leadership Development in the FCS Classroom" is found under VI. below.
New FCS Teacher Training--August 9--Session 1 of 3--FCS and CTE Introduction.pdfNew FCS Teacher Training #1--What is FCS? What is CTE?
New FCS Teacher Training #1--What is FCS? What is CTE?
Slide deck accessed through image above (click twice). Webinar is accessed through this Link: (2 hrs.)
Passcode: iO3MVw#z (that could be a zero or a capital "O")
New Teacher Training--August 16--Session 2 of 3 Leadership and FCCLA.pdfNew FCS Teacher Training #2--Leadership Development in FCS
New FCS Teacher Training #2--Leadership Development in FCS
Slide deck accessed through image above (click twice). Webinar is accessed through this Link: (2 hrs.)
Passcode: Y?*g7Z81
New FCS Teachers--August 23--Session 3 of 3--Program Planning.pdfNew FCS Teacher Training #3--FCS Program Planning
New FCS Teacher Training #3--FCS Program Planning
Slide deck accessed through image above (click twice). Webinar is accessed through this Link: (2 hrs)
Passcode: v3*utB$7
FCS Program Plan Clean Example.docxFCS Program Plan Table
Use this form when planning your year.
Enter name of courses under corresponding hour and then outline topics to be covered below.
Can enlarge and use sticky notes for content until placement is right.
FCS Program Plan Example.docxFCS Program Plan Example
This is an example of what the first few weeks might look like.
Note: Week 5 is an example of planning a "light work" week as mentioned in the webinar to allow breathing time.
Plan 1 per quarter or as desired.
Workplace Skills Expectations.docxWorkplace Skills Used for Classroom Rules
Utilize this set of rules to establish work-related behavior. More detail is provided in the #3 Program Planning training.
Teacher Class Project or Activity Planner.docxTeacher Project/Activity Planner
This form might be helpful when planning fieldtrips, activities and projects.
FCS Kitchen Lab Planning Sheet.docxFCS Food Lab Plan Sheet
FCS Food Lab Plan Sheet
Consider using this form with students as they plan a food lab as a way to document they have read the recipe and the steps to follow. Instructions for completion are included on the sheet. This will be used to compile a master grocery list on the "Grocery Store List" sheet provided.
These sheets are to be reviewed by you, the instructor for errors or additional notes and handed back the day of the lab. You may collect them at the end, or allow students to take home.
Grocery Store List.docxGrocery Store List
Grocery Store List
This sheet is used to create a master grocery store list for purchasing supplies for a food lab by reviewing the "FCS Kitchen Lab Plan Sheets" (1 per kitchen) and combining foods and amounts. It is suggested you complete one per course, but then combine multiple course supplies onto one main master list for purchasing.
It can be assigned to a student to compile , sent to the grocery store for compiling and delivery, or used personally as the teacher of record.
Keep each and attach receipts to create a record keeping system for your food budget.
II. Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
II. Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
Through Montana FCS Programs
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
III. Early Childhood Program Initiatives within FCS Education
The Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential embedded within a FCS Program is a best practice. For webinars on a deeper understanding with technical steps, see "Resources" under "Human Services" pathway which were part of the August 2024 JumpStart Series. The items below are referenced and discussed. within the webinar.
Each item is described here:
See below a listing of the 120 hours of CDA knowledge and skill instruction (by subject matter) a person needs to meet credential requirements . These are defined by level of CDA desired: Infant Toddler (blue font) and Preschool (Mauve ). This information was adapted from the CDA Competency Standards Student Workbooks. which each person working toward a CDA will be required to use. Purchase the workbooks here: https://yourcouncil.org/cfprssa/ecssashop.show_category?p_category_id=CDA_COMP_BOOKS
The "Child Development Associates (CDA) Crosswalk to the MT FCS Courses" guide on the right will indicate the connection between the CDA knowledge and skill expectations and the FCS course options.
NOTE: You will need to access course content and standards through the FCS Framework Menu link (look up by the five digit code).
The Three Phases of the CDA Credentialing Process allows better understanding of the work that needs to be completed and in what order.
The "CDA Eight Subject Area Illustration" is a general overview of the concepts of the 120 hours.
See additional items included which are self explanatory.
CDA Competency Standards At A Glance PRESCHOOL.docxCDA Competency Standards At A Glance INFANT TOODLER.docxCDA Crosswalk Table with MT FCS Courses.docxGoogle Version The CDA Credential Development Phases Illustration.docxThree Phases of the CDA Process
Three Phases of the CDA Process
Developing a CDA program can be achieved through a three phase approach which is broken down here.
CDA Eight Subject Areas Illustration.docxCDA Eight Subject Area Illustration
CDA Eight Subject Area Illustration
This illustration indicates how the subject matter required of the CDA relates to each other. This subject matter can be taught through FCS programs.
Your Guide for School-based ChildCare Toolkit.pdfSchool-based Childcare Center Toolkit and Training (August 2024)
School-based Childcare Center Toolkit and Training (August 2024)
Montana has a lack of quality childcare across the State. All counties have a need for quality childcare. In an effort to meet this need, a state agency collaboration created a school-based childcare center toolkit to assist MT school districts in opening a center on site. This concept can address this local need, but also serve as a training site for FCS students who are part of a early childhood pathway and/or who are earning a CDA credential, as well as a recruitment strategy (childcare on site) for hiring new teachers who have small children.
State regulations, funding streams, how to steps and links to CTE pathways though FCS programs is provided in this toolkit.
Download the toolkit to the left and access the accompanying webinar (2 hrs.) here. (Passcode: mZVw3k&+)
IV. 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
V. MT FCS/ MT FCCLA Resources
Spring MAFCS Conference OPI Update 2024.pdf2024 Spring MAFCS FCS Update Slides
VI. Leadership Education/Teaching Employability Skills In the FCS Classroom through FCCLA
(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
Unit 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
Power Point: Goal Setting, Cooperation and Projects: Intro to Using the Planning Process
Benefits of Membership Analysis Worksheet.docxBenefits to Membership Worksheet
2024: Leadership Development in the FCS Classroom through FCCLA
2024: Leadership Development in the FCS Classroom through FCCLA
Why I Should Join FCCLA--Resource D.docxResource A: Be a Part of It! Top 10 Reasons
Why I Should Join FCCLA--Resource A.docxResource B: Top 10 Reasons to Join FCCLA
Why I Should Join FCcLA--Resource C.docxResource C: Why Join FCCLA?
Why I Should Join FCCLA--Resource B.docxResource D: Why FCCLA?
VII. Archived Items
Virtual Webinars/Recordings--2024-25
e-Textiles Pilot Program Power Point.pdfe-Textiles Pilot Program with AFFOA Power point
e-Textiles Pilot Program with AFFOA Power point
August 2024 Jump Start Series
Your Kitchen to Consumer Workbook Power Point.pdfYour Kitchen to Consumer Workbook Webinar
Your Kitchen to Consumer Workbook Webinar
August 2024 Jump Start Series
Virtual Webinars/Recordings--2023-24
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
Integrating FCCLA Master Powerpoint.pdfARCHIVED: 2023 Integration of FCCLA
ARCHIVED: 2023 Integration of FCCLA
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
Miscellaneous Items:
Adding the Economic Value of FCS Programs to Your Advocacy Strategies.docxEconomic Value of FCS Programs Worksheet
Calculating the Value of FCS_FCCLA Programs.pdfCalculating the Value of FCS/FCCLA Programs Worksheet
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