Are you ready to bring personal finance to life for your students? As Family and Consumer Science teachers take on the essential task of teaching Personal Finance, having the right tools makes all the difference. In this interactive session, you’ll step into the shoes of a student and experience Money Path firsthand – comparing careers, identifying educational paths, and building a budget based on real-world salaries. You’ll also see the impact of long-term goal planning and get a glimpse of what retirement savings could look like for your chosen career path.
Not only will you see how engaging and eye-opening this experience is for students, but you'll also discover just how simple it is to implement in your curriculum. Whether you’re looking to enhance an existing course or launch a new Personal Finance class, Money Path provides a dynamic way to empower students with the financial knowledge they need for a successful future. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a valuable, ready-to-use resource that your students will thank you for!
Participants will receive a Lesson Guide, Portfolio Project Template, Curriculum Outline, and Personal Finance Standard Alignment document
Presenter: Stephanie Fox, MS, CFCS, North Fond du Lac High School Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
Step into the shoes of your students as you participate in a hands-on cooking experience that blends practical kitchen skills with practical teaching techniques. From measurements to teamwork, you'll gain insights into how to create engaging, student-centered learning environments. Whether you're measuring, mixing, or mentoring, this session offers a fun and interactive glimpse into creating engaging and effective culinary learning experiences.
Meal served: Alfredo Pasta Lab with Chicken (allergens: dairy, gluten)
Presenter: Sue Strutz, CFCS, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) Immediate Past President
Partnering Organization: Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WAFCS)
During the session, you will participate in a variety of soft skills activities that include following directions to assemble a simple recipe, a communication activity to save Sam, and a teamwork activity to practice spelling.
Presenter: Alyssa Simono, Pewaukee High School Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Serving Others Insight Instructor and Pewaukee FCCLA Chapter Adviser
This hands-on professional development session is designed for educators looking to enhance their textile lab management skills. From utilizing technology to fostering student creativity, independence, and efficiency, this session will provide practical strategies and real-world applications of textiles in the classroom. Experience a mock textile lab in action and gain the tools needed to create a student-centered learning environment.
Presenter: Julie Anderson, CFCS, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Consultant and Wisconsin FCCLA State Adviser
Partnering Organization: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Explore the purpose behind your teaching and how your coursework prepares students for family, career, and community life. Part 1 of this interactive session will guide Family and Consumer Sciences educators through connecting their courses to career clusters and embedding career ready practices into FCS courses.
Presenter: Tammie Law, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, FCCLA Adviser, Senior Class Adviser, Prom Adviser, Wisconsin Virtual School Local Education Guide Prairie Farm School District
Did you sing the tune as you read those words? The American Egg Board is responsible for those ads and has many resources for teachers to use in the classroom. Eggs are a versatile ingredient that have a million and one uses, preparation techniques and functions to explore in foods labs at all levels. In this session we will explore resources, lab expectations and set up methods that will help you set up your students for success at every level. We will discuss a few of the many egg-centric lab opportunities that eggs present to meet the needs of the very basic to advanced culinary classroom. Join us as we make individual custom omelets and explore the multitude of classroom and lab applications of the Incredible Edible Egg.
During this open session, you have the flexibility to engage in activities that best support your professional growth. Take advantage of the Family and Consumer Sciences lab spaces at UW-Stevens Point, including the Textiles Lab, Culinary Lab, and RealityWorks Simulators and Curriculum Kits. Use this time to network with fellow educators, collaborate on lesson planning, align curriculum to standards, or explore new teaching tools and resources. Whether you're looking for hands-on experience, meaningful discussions, or dedicated planning time, this session allows you to make the most of your FCS learning experience.
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