Starting an FCCLA Chapter
Starting an FCCLA chapter can seem like an overwhelming task, but you'll find it's more than rewarding to watch the change in your students. FCCLA chapters provide the platform for your students to put your classroom teaching into practice, while developing strong leadership skills, stretching themselves and making a difference in their families, schools, and communities.
Without dedicated classroom teachers like you, students would not have hte opportunity to experience Ultimate Leadership through FCCLA. Thank you for looking in to the opportunity.
What programs can start FCCLA chapters?
The Michigan Department of Education sponsors six Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), including FCCLA. Each CTSO is designed to meet the needs of certain Career and Technical Education Programs. Each CTE program's CIP code indicates which CTSO the program may participate in. FCCLA chapters can exist in the following CTE Programs:
13.0000 Education General (Teacher Cadet)
19.0000 Family & Consumer Science
19.0700 Child & Custodial Care Services (Early Childhood Ed.)
19.0906 Fashion Design
Interior Design
What do I do first?
The best place to start is to call the Michigan FCCLA office at 734-487-8657. Talk to Brad Schmidt. He'll walk you through the process and send out a new chapter packet.
How Much Does it Cost?
Dues are a total of $19.00 per person. This covers both state and national dues. You can affiliate online at www.fcclainc.org. There is NO chapter fee, and advisers aren't required to pay dues.
What then?
Michigan FCCLA will assign you an experienced adviser to serve as a mentor. These master advisers can help you integrate our programs into your classroom, choose which programs will fit best, and help you to get off the ground. If you'd like, you can also schedule a presentation in your classroom to help get your students excited.
Is there any training for New Advisers?
Of course! All new advisers are encouraged to attend the New Adviser Inservice at Eastern Michigan University. Details can be found on the website here. Don't worry though, if you're reading this after the Inservice has passed, we can work with you to make sure you're up to speed.