Participation in Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America is an exciting, challenging, and engaging experience. It provides opportunities for leadership development, professional growth and recognition. This intra-curricular career technical student organization strengthens family and consumer sciences and related career field courses by increasing student motivation, providing a framework for authentic learning experiences that enhance documented performance assessments.
Family and Consumer Sciences program education uses a three-circle model of instruction. Curriculum topics include personal financial literacy, career education, family dynamics, child development, foods and nutrition, health and personal wellness, fashion and textiles, interior design, hospitality, and consumerism. The components include Classroom/Laboratory instruction), Leadership Development (FCCLA) for students and advisers, and Work-Based Learning, supervised learning experiences outside the classroom.
Course Alignment
A panel of subject matter experts were convened to review the alignment process of Education and Training, Family and Consumer Sciences and Hospitality and Tourism courses to FCCLA career development events.
Career Development Events Pathway Alignment
Education and Training
Family and Consumer Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Curriculum Resources
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