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Implementing the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences ACTE FACS Division December 2008

National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences. Review of Work To DateAreas of Study, Standards, CompetenciesProcess FrameworkReasoning for Action StandardProcess QuestionsProgress and PlansBrand FACS Assessments and CertificationsQuestions?. National Standards for Family and Con

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Implementing the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences ACTE FACS Division December 2008

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    1. Welcome and introductory remarksWelcome and introductory remarks

    2. Today: Review of Work To Date Areas of Study, Standards, Competencies - Peggy Process Framework – Wanda Fox Reasoning for Action Standard – Wanda Fox Process Questions – Emily O’Connor Progress and Plans Brand FACS – Janis Meeks Assessments and Certifications – Gay Nell McGinnis Questions? Since we have a full agenda, let’s save questions to the end to give ample time to all the presenters Today: Review of Work To Date Areas of Study, Standards, Competencies - Peggy Process Framework – Wanda Fox Reasoning for Action Standard – Wanda Fox Process Questions – Emily O’Connor Progress and Plans Brand FACS – Janis Meeks Assessments and Certifications – Gay Nell McGinnis Questions? Since we have a full agenda, let’s save questions to the end to give ample time to all the presenters

    3. 3 First edition in 1998 Second edition in 2008 Review, validation, more industry/stakeholder input Use of technology to increase numbers, well over 1000 stakeholders provided feedback. Additional career and workplace skills, community involvement, and (role of) professional involvement Where you can find the new 2nd edition First edition in 1998 Second edition in 2008 Review, validation, more industry/stakeholder input Use of technology to increase numbers, well over 1000 stakeholders provided feedback. Additional career and workplace skills, community involvement, and (role of) professional involvement Where you can find the new 2nd edition

    4. 4 Published on the AAFCS website, http://aafcs.org Let’s look at the framework for the standards and the components that support them: Overview Standards and Competencies Wanda will tell you about the Process Framework and Reasoning for Action Standard Using the actual website, you can find each of these components with the tabs across the top Then Emily will tell us about the Process QuestionsPublished on the AAFCS website, http://aafcs.org Let’s look at the framework for the standards and the components that support them: Overview Standards and Competencies Wanda will tell you about the Process Framework and Reasoning for Action Standard Using the actual website, you can find each of these components with the tabs across the top Then Emily will tell us about the Process Questions

    5. National Standards Sample Process Questions Request for volunteers to review and revise questions was sent to all states Reviewers were sent current process questions electronically Revisions were returned electronically and through postal service Revisions were reviewed and the process questions were revised

    7. Area of Study 1.0  Sample Process Questions Career, Community and Life Connections Comprehensive Standard Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, work, and community settings. Content Standard 1.1 Analyze strategies to manage multiple roles and responsibilities (individual, family, career, community, and global).

    12. 12 Work still to be completed Much is underway, including the Process Questions that you’ve just heard about Some is still in planning stage Janis will tell us about Brand FACS NOTE: Go to Slides by Janis Meeks, Work still to be completed Much is underway, including the Process Questions that you’ve just heard about Some is still in planning stage Janis will tell us about Brand FACS NOTE: Go to Slides by Janis Meeks,

    21. Survey of States For each cluster . . . Do you have a FACS unit or course in your state that supports content of, or prepares for careers in, this cluster?

    25. 25 Newly expanded website – Credentialing Center Accreditation of University programsNewly expanded website – Credentialing Center Accreditation of University programs

    26. 26 Professional Assessments and CertificationsProfessional Assessments and Certifications

    27. 27 Gay Nell is here today to tell you about Pre-PAC AAFCS has embarked a very ambitious program You will be proud of the results Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification Program (PrePAC) Increase focus on credibility in education; 2006 reauthorization of Perkins funding called for increased accountability. AAFCS Credentialing Center is a 3rd party entity so has the appropriate “arm’s distance” to be a credible agency for this purpose. 35-year old accreditation program and 18-year old certification program. Systems, professional staff and experience in assessment development and delivery. Contacts in the industry of FCS content areas to truly fulfill the purpose of career and technical education programs – preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Gay Nell is here today to tell you about Pre-PAC AAFCS has embarked a very ambitious program You will be proud of the results Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification Program (PrePAC) Increase focus on credibility in education; 2006 reauthorization of Perkins funding called for increased accountability. AAFCS Credentialing Center is a 3rd party entity so has the appropriate “arm’s distance” to be a credible agency for this purpose. 35-year old accreditation program and 18-year old certification program. Systems, professional staff and experience in assessment development and delivery. Contacts in the industry of FCS content areas to truly fulfill the purpose of career and technical education programs – preparing tomorrow’s workforce.

    28. Positively viewed and supported by public, employers, and education leaders Promote articulation of secondary / post-secondary programs across states Provide recognition for students Give justification for funding Contribute to program vitality, accountability, and improvement Increase program vitality and recognition 28 Other than the fact that pre-professional student certifications and competency assessments are mandated by Perkins 2006, they are also very important to our students. They contribute to accountability They are good for the students They will give our programs recognition by industry, parents, and the general public. They will help to justify funding for Family and Consumer Sciences programs. They will increase the vitality of the programs. And, certifications will make it easier for students to articulate with colleges and universities. Other than the fact that pre-professional student certifications and competency assessments are mandated by Perkins 2006, they are also very important to our students. They contribute to accountability They are good for the students They will give our programs recognition by industry, parents, and the general public. They will help to justify funding for Family and Consumer Sciences programs. They will increase the vitality of the programs. And, certifications will make it easier for students to articulate with colleges and universities.

    29. Industry-driven and industry-recognized Relevant, reliable, and rigorous Computer-based Tied to national standards 29 These assessments will be of the highest possible quality. They will only be “Gold Standard”. These assessments will be of the highest possible quality. They will only be “Gold Standard”.

    30. Personal and Family Finance Early Childhood Education Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences Education Careers Nutrition Interior Design Fashion, Textiles and Apparel Culinary Arts Family Services Housing Food Science Others based on need and feasibility 30 There are 11 general career areas targeted for the development of assessment and preprofessional credentialing. The Project Steering Committee was polled as to which content areas they wanted to target first. The Project Management Team made the final decision. As a result, Financial Literacy and Security was the first exam to be developed. 1st 9 are to be developed, piloted and available for delivery by Spring 2010. Gold standard quality Computer-based testing Multiple choice 70 items on each exam Varied cut rate scoring at levels appropriate for passing and certifying (by institutions for credit by exam) Rigorous cognitive complexity mix – (40/30/30) National, state and local data reports promoting program improvement and accountability.There are 11 general career areas targeted for the development of assessment and preprofessional credentialing. The Project Steering Committee was polled as to which content areas they wanted to target first. The Project Management Team made the final decision. As a result, Financial Literacy and Security was the first exam to be developed. 1st 9 are to be developed, piloted and available for delivery by Spring 2010. Gold standard quality Computer-based testing Multiple choice 70 items on each exam Varied cut rate scoring at levels appropriate for passing and certifying (by institutions for credit by exam) Rigorous cognitive complexity mix – (40/30/30) National, state and local data reports promoting program improvement and accountability.

    31. John Meeks, FDIC, Raleigh NC Todd Christensen, Debt Reduction Services, Boise, ID Mary Ann Campbell, Money Magic, Little Rock, AR Jason Alderman, VISA U.S.A., San Francisco, CA Missy Tysinger, Wachovia Corporation, Charlotte, NC William Cheeks, Jump$tart Coalition, Powder Springs, GA Jeanne Hogarth, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC Nichole Chinadle, FEFE, University of AZ, Tucson, AZ Pamela Bennett, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Faye Griffiths-Smith, Cooperative Extension System, Univ. Conn, North Haven, CT Anna Goff, FCS Teacher, Farmington School District, Farmington, AR Kathryn Cox, FCS Teacher, Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC 31 For each assessment, a development panel representing: Industry on the national, state or local level. Education This is an example. There will be one of these for each of the assessmentsFor each assessment, a development panel representing: Industry on the national, state or local level. Education This is an example. There will be one of these for each of the assessments

    32. 32 FCCLA is part of the Consortium and we’re exploring how PrePAC assessments may become part of the STAR event competition as an assessment of competency.FCCLA is part of the Consortium and we’re exploring how PrePAC assessments may become part of the STAR event competition as an assessment of competency.

    33. 33 A Consortium of States was formed out of the need to enhance the development of the preprofessional assessments and credentials, and Provide input on aspects related to the PrePAC program. Over 25 states are part of the consortium A Consortium of States was formed out of the need to enhance the development of the preprofessional assessments and credentials, and Provide input on aspects related to the PrePAC program. Over 25 states are part of the consortium

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