New York State Association
of Family and Consumer
Sciences Educators


Summer Professional Development Opportunity and FCCLA Summer Leadership Training July 28th & July 29th & July 27th to July 30th at SUNY Oneonta

Celebrating the Past, Sustaining the Future Centennial Celebration Conference - October 16th & 17th, 2009 High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, New York 12946 Registration form, Hotel information, tentative agenda

2008-2009 NYSAFCSE AWARD WINNERS
Presented by Kelly Lang, President NYSAFCSE and Sue Teelin, Awards Chairperson


Ellen Swallow Richards Award Jennifer Lynn Nappi	Orchid Award Linda Dworetzky	Teacher of the Year Deborah Hall	FCCLA Adviser of the Year Karen Thomas

	Distinguished Service Award	Promising New Professional Award
	Carol Kirschner	Lorraine Williams-Clark

See pictures from the October 2008 Unified Conference - thanks to Yvonne Lazaroff
Order form for logo items. Print, complete, enclose payment & mail.	NYSED Home & Career Skills Active Teaching Strategies Guide - draft MSWord or PDF
The High School Core Curricula are HERE! Lifespan Studies Core (formerly Human Development) Food & Nutrition Core Clothing & Textiles Core Housing & Environment Core Adolescent Psychology, Child Development & Psychology, and Food Science are now posted on the NYSED website.
The 2006 edition of the Home and Career Skills Curriculum HERE!
OCTOBER 2007 See the most up-to-date list of the New York State Board of Regents and their contact information.	NYSED CTE handbook information on the art requirement information for high school programs & Infusing Art into CDOS Learning Standards: A Supplement to the Housing and Environment and Clothing and Textiles Family and Consumer Sciences Core Courses
RUTH RITTER AND RUTH ANNE SCHULTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Mission Statement

"Our mission is to prepare individuals to be competent, confident and caring in managing their personal, family and career lives."

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Membership Benefits

Participation

NYSAFCSE's joint Fall conference with Family and Consumer Sciences professionals from throughout the state as well as professionals from Cornell Cooperative Extension. This conference is an excellent opportunity to meet exemplary professionals. hear national experts, view the latest educational exhibits, and preview innovative new resources.

NYSAFCSE's Executive Board meetings which are held in Albany three times throughout the year, at which area coordinators and board members discuss concerns of the profession and develop educational strategies for classroom use.

NYSAFCSE's sponsored Professional Development Education Workshops and Seminars that provide professional development opportunities during the school year.

NYSAFCSE's Professional Development Leadership training for members from the 23 regions in the state who are leaders at the local level.

Area meetings and mini-conventions which encourage NYSAFCSE within a geographic area to share their programs and mutual concerns.

Involvement with Family, Career and Community LEADERS of AMERICA (FCCLA) through student leadership training. Members regularly attend their regional and statewide conventions.

Representation and Advocacy

NYSCEA, the New York State Council of Education Associations meetings which are held in Albany three times each year. These meetings gather representatives of all the state education associations including NYSAFCSE to meet with State Education Department officials regarding the latest education initiatives and concerns.

NYSCEA's Delegate Assembly held in Albany.

ACTE, the Association of Career and Technical Education (formerly the American Vocational Association - AVA), at their various national conferences and assemblies, including the National Policy Seminar held in Washington, D.C.

NYSAFCSE's Annual Legislative Breakfast held at the State Capitol at which representatives showcase outstanding educational programs and meet with State legislators.

UFCS, United Family & Consumer Sciences, which meets three times a year in Albany to discuss mutual concerns of Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals and their colleagues at Cornell Cooperative Extension. The UHE sponsors a joint conference held biennially.

State and Local Benefits Include the Opportunities to:

Nominate Friend of NYSAFCSE as the Supporter of the Year, the winner receiving the coveted Ellen Swallow Richards Award.
Nominate outstanding students from the Home and Career Skills and Family and Consumer Sciences courses for their outstanding accomplishments and performance for Student of the Year Award.
Nominate colleagues to receive NYSAFCSE's professional awards including: Teacher of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Orchid Award, FCCLA Advisor of the Year, and Promising New Professional.
Develop promising and innovative educational courses, modules and assessment tools through curriculum writing seminars under the guidance of the NYSAFCSE Professional Development leadership team and the State Education Department.
Participation in professional and collegial networks dedicated to empowering individuals and families to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global economy.
Planning and sponsorship of professional activities through area chapters, including lectures, seminars, professional development courses, and local conferences.
Receive The News Capsule, a tri annual publication as well as communications from the President and the professional development team on initiatives of the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Regents.
Recognize excellence in teaching through annual regional awards.
Grow professionally by attending state and regional meetings and conferences.
Free Registration in Employment Service for members looking for jobs.

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Dues Structure:

Active or Support Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.00

Associate Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

Beginning Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.00

Student Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00

Retired Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00

Lifetime Retired Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00

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How to Join

Contact:

Kimberly DeHart - FACSmembership@nycap.rr.com
1204 Sandra Court
Schenectady, NY 12303-3304

A membership application will be sent to you, or
Click Here for a current Membership Application

Click here for a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files.

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Upcoming Events

NYSAFCSE -

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AAFCS

For further information contact the AAFCS webpage.

FCCLA

For further information contact:

Peg Helt
506 Lakeview Drive
Endicott, New York 13670
Phone (607) 754-6785

National FCCLA Webpage
NY State FCCLA Web page
January 08 FCCLA ENews (pdf) or MSWord
February 08 FCCLA ENews (pdf) or MSWord
March 08 FCCLA ENews (pdf) or MSWord
April 08 FCCLA ENews (pdf) or MSWord

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NYSACTE

For further information contact:

Tom Donahue - Acting President
77 Hugh Herron Road, Saranac NY 12981
518-492-7182
NYSACTE@aol.com

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NYSCEA - New York State Council of Educational Associations

ACTE

National Convention and Career Tech Expo -
For further information contact the ACTE webpage.

NYSNC

New York State Nutrition Council

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SED

Dawn B. Scagnelli, Associate
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Rm EB 315
Career & Technical Education Team
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 486-1547
f ax (518) 402-5114

dscagnel@mail.nysed.gov

New York State Education Department

New York State - Learning Standards

New York State Family and Consumer Sciences

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School to Work - new name Curriculum & Instructional Support

Curriculum & Instructional Support - (formerly School to Work Online)

Career Development and Occupational Studies

Scenario Assessments

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Contact Person

Kelly Lang, President - Kelly_lang@fairport.monroe.edu
Fairport High School, Fairport Central School District
1353 Marchner Road
Webster, New York 14580

Dodi Cechnicki, Past President - dodi.cechnicki@gmail.com
Mont Pleasant Middle School, Schenectady City School District
536 W. Lykers Road
Canajoharie, New York 13317

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Active or Support Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$66.00
Associate Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$30.00
Beginning Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$42.00
Student Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$18.00
Retired Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$24.00
Lifetime Retired Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . .	$120.00