Professional Development provides educators with the opportunity to receive continuing education in specific content areas. The Office of Career-Technical Education provides the opportunity for high-quality professional development, sharing of expectations for the profession and Career-Technical Education programming.

Ohio FCCLA Adviser Retreat

The Ohio FCCLA State Staff is excited to offer an adviser retreat that is designed for both new and veteran advisers. Whether you are building on your first year or looking to dive deeper into all things FCCLA, this retreat will offer interactive sessions, hands-on learning, and valuable resources to help you grow your FCCLA chapter.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Delaware County – Byxbe Building; 1610 State Rte 521, Delaware, OH 43015

Cost: $50

Parking: Free

Make checks payable to: Ohio FCCLA

Mail to: Ohio FCCLA, ATTN: Dez Clemens, 25 S Front Street, MS 611, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

Draft Agenda

Adviser Retreat Registration

Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in partnership with Bowling Green State University will be hosting a Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Meeting. This meeting will include state updates and content based professional development.

General Information: 

  • Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Location: Bowling Green State University, Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 3rd floor
  • Cost: $50, includes lunch and parking pass; Payment: Payable to Ohio FCCLA
  • Invoices: will be sent (emailed) once registration closes on November 3, 2026
  • Parking: Parking Pass will be emailed to registered participant
  • Registration Deadline: November 3, 2026, or 50 participants
  • Any cancellations made after November 3, 2026, will be required to pay the $50 registration fee even if not attending.

Tentative Agenda: 
9:00am-9:30am Registration
9:30am-10:00am Welcome from Bowling Green State University, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Update

10:00 AM -10:45 AM     Breakout Session 1
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM    Breakout Session 2
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM     Lunch and Networking
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM    Breakout Session 3
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM     Breakout Session 4
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM     Closing Remarks & Survey

**Walking on campus will be required to get to some breakout sessions

Questions: Contact Christie Jackson

FCS PD Registration