Starting a Chapter

why join?

West Virginia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America has developed FCCLA Quick Start to serve as a guideline for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers to use in integrating FCCLA into the FACS curriculum. These guidelines have been structured in a monthly calendar format in order for new FCCLA advisers to complete the steps in affiliating and organizing an FCCLA chapter. The information will also assist advisers and members in planning a simple and defined program of work and chapter activities.

FCCLA offers interdisciplinary programs that address a variety of learning styles from individual projects to team projects and cooperative learning activities. The key to success in starting a new chapter lies with integrating FCCLA into the Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum and classroom. All FCCLA programs and activities meet the West Virginia FACS Content Standards and Objectives. FCCLA programs, manuals, and materials include how to meet West Virginia FACS Content Standards and Objectives through FCCLA activities. 

Integrating FCCLA into FACS

Student Body National Programs Teaching Materials

• • Student Body Eat Right Hand out (B-1)

  • Student Body Introductory Session Out (B-2)

  • Student Body Mixer Learning Activity (B-3)

  • Student Body Mixer Handout (B-4)

  • Student Body Checkup Handout (B-5)

  • Student Body Checkup Rating Sheet (B-6)

  • Student Body Eat Right Project Ideas (B-7)

  • Student Body Project Starters (B-8)

Planning Process Materials

• • Lesson Plan to Teach the FCCLA Planning Process (C-1)

  • FCCLA Planning Process Worksheet (C-2)

  • FCCLA Planning Process Overview (C-3)

  • Step by Step with FCCLA (C-4)

Public Relations Materials

• • Sample Project Results Press Release (D-1)

  • Sample Letter to Parents and Guardians (D-2)

Chapter Structure, Procedures and Ceremonies

• • Classroom Structures (E-1)

  • Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony (E-2)

  • Suggested Order of Business (E-3)

  • Suggested Installation and Initiation Ceremony (E-4)

FACS/FCCLA Evaluation, Assessment, Recognition and Curriculum Materials

• • Evaluate Before, During and After the Project (F-1)

  • Student Body Evaluation and Reflection Questions (F-2)

  • Project Evaluation Grid (F-3)

  • Sample Teamwork Rubric (F-4)

  • Student Body Recognition Certificate (F-5)