The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education Division helps to promote and enhance FCS education throughout the United States and cooperates with other Divisions to advance the purposes of ACTE®.

FCS Content Specific Online Resources

E-Learning Resources from FCS Education

Related Organizations

• American Association of Family & Consumer Science (AAFCS)
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association (FCSEA)

Resources

• FACS Education Programs in the US
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education University Programs

Career and Technical Student Organizations

•  Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

The purpose of the FCS Division is to prepare students for family life, work life and careers in FCS by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed for:

• strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span
• becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work settings
• promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span
• managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families
• balancing personal, home, family and work lives
• using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community and work environments
• successful life management, employment and career development
• functioning effectively as providers and consumers of goods and services
• appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one’s actions and success in family and work life

Sections of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Division:

• NATFCS-National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
• NATEFACS-National Association Teacher Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences
• LeadFCS Education

FCS Graduate Fellowship Information

Apply to the FCS Division Graduate Fellowship

View Graduate Fellowship Recipients

For questions regarding the graduate fellowship please contact Dawn Mallette at dawn.mallette@colostate.edu

Roll of Honor

Roll of Honor: In 1960, the FCS Division began Roll of Honor to create a fellowship fund which would provide fellowships to graduate students who would become the future leaders in the profession, and honor outstanding family and consumer sciences professionals. Please take a moment to check out more information about how you or your state can add an FCS professional’s name to the Roll of Honor and support the graduate fellowship fund. Please contact Dr. Dawn Mallette at dawn.mallette@colostate.edu for more information or to submit a name to the FCS Roll of Honor.