New York State Association
of Family and Consumer
Sciences Educators
 
 

         2009 Scholarship winner announced:

Ruth Ann Shultz Memorial Scholarship awarded to Lynn van der Wouden of Schenectady

Ruth Ritter Memorial Scholarshipe awarded to Jessica Mason of Hancock

Congratulations to Lynn and Jessica!

 

Celebrating the Past, Sustaining the Future

Centennial Celebration Conference - October 16th & 17th, 2009   If you weren't there, you missed something great!

To Shirley Ware "The conference was spectacular! You did a fabulous job Shirley. We, as a profession, can not thank you enough for your vision and organization. I feel it was truly a part of history no one will ever forget. Thanks again for all you do for us! We all appreciate your work and dedication."

  by Dodi Cechnicki, Past President of NYSAFCSE, and the rest of the conference attendees

 

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 2009

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

Save the date March 2010,

 "Nutritional Concerns Conference" in the Albany area - Information flyer - registration information to come in January
       
 

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.
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    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.
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    State and Local Benefits Include the Opportunities to:

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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

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    Upcoming Events

                                    

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    AAFCS


    For further information contact the     AAFCS webpage.

    FCCLA

    For further information contact:

    Karen Thomas
    PO Box 288
    Brownville, NY 13615
    315-788-2006
    kthomas189@twcny.rr.com

     

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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

    NYSNC

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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

    Barbara A. Mikler-Crandon -- President-Elect     BMiklerCrandon@newark.k12.ny.us
    Newark High School
    625 Peirson Ave.
    Newark, NY 14513
     

    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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