Theme: Moving Forward Together to Strengthen Families Guests: Michigan Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Michigan Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Mission:
To prepare Family and Consumer Science professionals to educate students and their families, as well as community, district, and state leaders regarding the value of Family and Consumer Science programs
Objectives:
1. Provide Support and Tools that Enhance Family and Consumer Science
2. Expand Instructional Strategies
3. Assimilate Hands-on/Interactive Lessons
4. Renew and Re-energize Curriculum
5. Enhance Personal Growth
Tuesday, August 2
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Registration
6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
Hospitality with Light Refreshments
Sponsored by CEV Multimedia
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Bach/Beethoven
“Optimistic Even in the Face of Reality: Tips and Strategies to Focus on the Positive”, Wendy Shepherd, trainer/speaker/facilitator. Join us as we explore the half-full glass through rose-colored glasses! Even when times are the most challenging, we can focus on the positive, learning to be optimistic at every turn. This upbeat, realistic, and positive keynote will help you to stay brave and fearless!
7:45 – 8:00 p.m.
8:00 – 8:10 p.m.
“Update on State FCS Programs”, Norma Tims, Michigan Dept. of Education. Norma will present an overview of recent policy changes that affect Parenthood added cost funding.
Break
8:10 – 9:10 p.m.
“Regional Workshops: Strategies for Promoting Family and Consumer Science Programs”, Cynthia Simmons, Cindy Salfate, Shirley Bitters, and Dr. Dawn Contreras. FCS professionals will identify linkages to resources within the educational region and align curriculum for maximum impact.
Wednesday, August 3
7:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
All Day Milk Breaks: Wednesday and Thursday sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Danube
Altmuehl
Opening Session: FCSEM Annual Membership Meeting: Bach/Beethoven
MAFCS Meeting
MEAFCS Meeting
8:15 - 8:35 a.m.
8:35 – 8:45 a.m.
8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Welcome by Cindy Gowell, FCSEM President: Bach/Beethoven
Keynote: “Advocacy: Supporting FACS Programs – How to Win Support from Students, Staff, Parents and the Community for Your FACS Program”, Max Peterson, 2006 Minnesota Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year and American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Top Teacher in the Nation. You will come away with an analysis of the true value of your FACS program and a plan for the best ways to communicate how you offer what no other discipline offers. You will strategize ways to proactively build relationships with those who will support you and your FACS program and for whom you can, in turn, offer support. Sponsored by Learning Zonexpress.
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 1
Lorelei
“Drugs, Alcohol and Teens: What You Don’t Know Can Harm Them”, Dr. Mark Menestrina. Mark is the Medical Director of the detox unit at Brighton Hospital. His presentation will review alcohol and other drug disorders in general with special emphasis on teen substance use. The difference between abuse and dependence will be discussed as well as teen risk factors, protective tactics, and most recent trends in adolescent use patterns. MS/HS
Mosel/Rhine
“Work and Life Balance: Prioritizing to Avoid burnout”, Wendy Shepherd. Who isn’t trying to balance too much all at once these days? Burnout seems to be where many of us are heading. You can stop this by learning the keys to conserving fuel and finding practical ways to prioritize your many responsibilities at work and in your personal life. MS/HS
“State Approved Programs, Parenthood Standards, and Potential Funding”, Norma Tims, Michigan Dept. of Education. This session will provide everything you want and need to know about state-approved FCS program operation. Opportunity for questions and overview of monitoring requirements will be included. HS
“Fight Bullying: Educate, Empower, Engage!”, Kevin Epling. Bullying is the number one problem in schools and we need to think differently on how to handle this epidemic. Kevin helps raise awareness about the attitudes and the culture surrounding bullying, hazing, and harassment in schools. By sharing his personal story of the loss of his son, he hopes to help others implement changes on a community-wide level. MS/HS
Brahms
“Tech Savvy in the FCS Classroom”, Michelle Hiscock, FCS Teacher, Fowlerville Community Schools. Free tools, tips, and tricks for using technology in the FCS classroom. Online tools shared to enhance any programs that are FREE. Not feeling so tech savvy? No worries! Strategies will be shared for implementation across many FCS curricular areas as well as how to embrace using this technology (even if you are not so confident). MS/HS
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch: FCCLA Scholarships & College Honorariums
Sponsored by InVest
50/50 FCCLA Raffle: Proceeds go to FCCLA
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Exhibits Open – no sessions taking place at this time
Composer Rooms’ Lobby and River Rooms’ Lobby
12:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Session 2
“Healthy Eating Made Easy”, Shari Steinbach, MS RD, Meijer Healthy Living Manager. As Americans look to take charge of their diets and overall health, they often are frustrated by an overwhelming array of food information and advertising claims. Meijer has implemented the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, which reduces nutrition information to a single number. Learn how you can use this system to help you and your family live healthier and prevent disease. MS/HS
“Investing Fundamentals”, Keith Allard, Investor Education Coordinator, Securities Division, Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation. Participants learn 3 concepts, that when consistently applied, will help build wealth through investment. Provides a broad-based introductory understanding of markets, securities and investment principles. HS
“Home Ecology, The FACS of Living Green”, Ramona Hatch, Fresh FACS. Living with respect for the environment is not a new concept to FACS. Home Economics founder, Ellen S. Richards, pioneered the concept a century ago. This presentation honors Ms. Richards’ legacy and the environment by outlining creative methods for incorporating the principles of green living into the FACS curriculum. Activities presented will encourage students to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle and to understand the science and economics that support it. MS/HS
“Fight Bullying: Educate, Empower, Engage!”, Kevin Epling. Bullying is the number one problem in schools and we need to think differently about how to handle this epidemic. Kevin helps raise awareness about the attitudes and the culture surrounding bullying, hazing, and harassment in schools. By sharing his personal story of the loss of his son, he hopes to help others implement changes on a community-wide level. MS/HS
“Best Practices Teaching Strategies to Engage and Motivate”, Max Peterson. In this session you will discuss the learning theory behind best practice strategies, understand best practices strategies, practice and experiment best practice strategies, reflect on performance of self and others, and participate in professional dialog about current methods vs. “best practices” methods. You will come away with strategies to implement research in FACS classes to improve student learning. MS/HS
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Session 3: “Share Your Best”: Participants will share a lesson plan or presentation that has been successful with students/clients. Deanna House, cookbook author and presenter, will preside over the session, with tips about egg cookery and lots of prizes sponsored by George House of the Michigan Allied Poultry Industry. Soy snacks provided by Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee. MS/HS
Dinner on your own. Most Frankenmuth shops are open until 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 4
7:00 – 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Session 4
“Love and Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun”, Gloria J. Sherman, MA, M.Ed, LPC, Parenting and Teaching with G.L.O., LLC. Love and Logic philosophy is based on 5 E’s: Empathy, Experience, Enforceable Statements, Example, and Engagement. Understand how parenting style influences children’s behavior. Learn strategies to provide children with choices, set limits without anger, lectures, and threats and teach them life-long skills. MS/HS
“IRAs and 401(k) s: What to Know, What to Do”, Keith Allard, Investor Education Coordinator, Securities Division, Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation. Keith will outline features and potential benefits of defined contribution retirement plans. Presentation includes fundamentals of asset allocation, diversification, risk-based and time-based investment strategies, and what to consider when moving from the accumulation phase to retirement. HS
“The Missing Link – Relationship Skills”, Kay Reed, co-founder of The Dibble Institute. She will discuss current research on the importance of helping young people get smart about their love lives and the real world benefits of doing so. MS/HS
“Tips, Tricks, and Tools to Teach Personal Finance”, Jennifer Warner (FCS Educator, Midland High School) and Kathie Beck (FCS Educator, Holland High School and FEFE National Master Educator). You will learn how to effectively plan and implement a personal finance course that will engage students and gain a level of comfort with integrating technology in personal finance. The FEFE curriculum may be applied across the curriculum and is available FREE online. Michigan Math Content Standards and Benchmarks alignment will also be shared. MS/HS
“If This is Love . . . Why Am I So Miserable?”, Su Nottingham, CMU. One third of adolescents have been in an abusive or controlling relationship by the time they leave high school. This workshop will combine student centered, interactive teaching strategies for recognizing unhealthy relationships, allowing movement, discussion, and real life ”meaning makers” in a non-sexist package. MS/HS
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 5
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth”, Cathy Balik, Retired FCS Middle School Teacher. There are thousands of programs about health and personal finance topics. Most “compartmentalize” each topic but in this presentation, the topics are integrated. We will explore 20 similarities between health and personal finance “issues” and describe 10 common behavior change strategies that can be applied to improve health and/or increase wealth. MS/HS
“Making Insurance a Fun Part of Financial Literacy – Overview of the InVEST program”. Diane Mattis, CPCU, AFIS, AIAM, Executive Director. InVEST is an office simulation program. Students learn risk management, auto, homeowner, and liability insurance in an interactive environment with guest speakers and a chance to run their own business selling and serving auto insurance policies. InVEST teams up high school educators with reps from the insurance industry to provide insurance instruction, exposure to an insurance environment, and insurance career opportunities. This is a nationally administered program that is FREE for high school teachers. HS
“Relationship Curricula Showcase”, Kay Reed, co-founder of The Dibble Institute. The Dibble Institute uses research to develop best practices, teacher friendly programs that teens love. Kay will highlight several new, as well as classic programs that focus on financial literacy and the pacing of dating and pregnancy prevention. You will walk away with new teaching ideas as well as ready to use lesson plans. MS/HS
“Successful Strategies for Special Ed Students in FCS classes”, Camila Stewart, Special Ed Teacher, Kalamazoo. Camila will discuss the challenges of having special ed students in classes with regular ed students and identify strategies to ensure that all students experience success. Presentation will include: differentiated instruction, teaching to multiple intelligences, using technology as a tool, don’t judge a book by its cover – getting factual information on student needs, and applying researched based strategies. MS/HS
“Reproductive Systems Don’t HAVE to be BORING”, Su Nottingham, CMU. How to teach about reproductive systems in a manner that is interactive, fun, student centered and not about PowerPoints and overheads. Activities for younger students as well as review with high level learning for older students. Female hormones, menstruation, sperm production, terminology and review will all be enjoyed by all! Transferable to other body systems. MS/HS
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
Session 6
“Hands on Learning & Critical Thinking in Interior/Exterior Design”, LeAnn Gerard, FCS Dept. and English Instructor, Hemlock High School. Session offers activities for students of all abilities that can be incorporated into your semester or yearlong course. Ideas to get your students into color schemes, principles of design, furniture selection, and overall room design. Great ideas to get you and your students outdoors for exterior design projects. Students will learn how design is not only a life skill but a viable career choice. Class can be and is college accredited. HS
“Elder Care: Facing the Challenge”, Andrew Farmer, AARP. Most of us will have to make decisions about our own or our loved ones’ elder care. Come and learn how this seemingly daunting task can be broken down into manageable steps. Find out how to prepare for these situations and show respect for all the individuals involved. Care-giver data will be profiled and caregiver resources will be shared. HS
“Bag It: Cute, Fun, Sewing Projects, Including Purses”, Martha Whitinger, FCS Teacher, Monroe High School. MS/HS
“Senior Strategies: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Success and Life Beyond”, Max Peterson, 2006 Minnesota Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year and American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Top Teacher in the Nation. Participants will learn how to implement the 9 week Sr. Strategies curriculum, developed to address the need for all students to pursue educational options after high school. Includes units on time management, organization, and study skills. Students use internet-based lessons to explore careers, find a place to live, and resolve roommate concerns. A business partnership with a local credit union incorporates saving for college, budgeting, credit use, reaching financial goals, and making major purchases. Food labs concentrate on learning to prepare quick, nutritious foods for college life. This popular FACS class has increased enrollment in FACS programs and gained state and national recognition. HS
“Avoid WASTE (Worksheets Are Seldom Teacher Efficient)”, Su Nottingham, CMU. Let’s be honest . . . does anyone you know (or you) rely too much on the worksheet to fill time? Taking a worksheet and making it student interactive is really a simple procedure that enhances learning and enjoyment in the classroom for both the teacher and the learner. Come on . . . Let’s walk on the WILD (Worksheets Increase Learning Difficulties) side! MS/HS
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch: Presentations: Teacher of Year
50/50 Raffle for Scholarships
Sponsored by Lake Trust
1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 1:50 p.m.
“Fuel Up to Play 60”, Carolyn Isenga, RD, United Dairy Industry of Michigan. The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Learn how Michigan schools are implementing Fuel Up to Play 60, and how you can help your school create a healthier environment utilizing grant opportunities and student-led initiatives. This is a great opportunity for Family and Consumer Science professionals to show they have the knowledge and skills to join this national initiative. MS/HS
1:50 – 2:50 p.m.
“Staying In the Game – Reclaiming the Relevance of Family and Consumer Science”, Kay Reed, Executive Director of The Dibble Institute and 2009 AAFCS 21st Century Community Champion Award winner. You can either get discouraged or you can help decision makers connect the dots between the benefits of FACS programs and outcomes we all want for youth. Join Kay for a stimulating and thought provoking presentation as she challenges FCS professionals to get involved in national initiatives to be a part of the solution. MS/HS
2:50 – 3:30 p.m.
Door Prize Raffle