Minnesota Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

State Annual Conference

Thursday, January 30th Pre-Conference Options

Friday, January 31st – February 1st

MAFCS Annual Conference

The Minneapolis Boulevard Hotel (formerly The Crowne Plaza)

2200 Freeway Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55430 PDUʼs/Licensure Recertification Requirements Available

$200/member

$335/non-members (includes 1-year membership in AAFCS)

Register by January 15th, 2014 and save the late fee. Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Register online www.mnafcs.com

Pre-Conference Options Thursday, January 30th 7:00am to 9:00am Continental Breakfast 7:00am to 9:00am Registration 8:30am to 6:00pm Excursion (minimum of 20 people) Meet in Grand Foyer Gerry Luepke is planning another grand adventure for us. This is her 5th year planning MAFCS educational excursions. 9:00am to 4:30pm Food Science Training (Mary Levinski) LOCATION: In this training session each participant will get a curriculum on food science for either middle or high school. We will walk you through the curriculum, show how the lessons align with state science standards, and include an industry tour. You will leave with ready to implement lessons for classroom use, curriculum and lots of resources. Come for a day full of learning and practical application. 9:00am to 4:30pm ServSafe Class and Test (minimum of 15 people) LOCATION: SERV SAFE® Training will provide you with knowledge of food safety principles you can take back and use in your curriculum as well as provide you with knowledge to protect yourself and your family. The class also meets the criteria for Food Manager Certification as mandated under the Minnesota Food Code. MN Food Code requires that every foodservice establishment have at least one person who has taken food safety course and passed an exam. SERV SAFE® is the industry leading curriculum for food safety education and is recognized throughout the US. The Coursebook will be mailed to you. Your course book contains your exam answer sheet. It is strongly recommended that you read and study this book before coming to class – you will do better on the exam. Thirty minutes for lunch (provided) and an hour for the test are allowed in the above schedule. The exam will be given at approximately 4:00 PM where you may take as much time as needed to finish the exam. Results and a passing certificate are sent to you in about two weeks. This class and exam must be taken every five years to renew your ServSafe certification. 8:30am to 12:00pm Certification Tests offered from AAFCS Since 1987, the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) has administered the Professional Assessment and Certification program, which measures competencies of professionals and awards certifications to those who pass assessments and meet other requirements. Whether you are a new professional or seasoned veteran, validate your professional expertise through the AAFCS competency examination system. These national competency exams also meet a major requirement for obtaining corresponding professional certifications. At the 2014 state conference, you can sit for one of four exams, each corresponding to one of the four certifications: • CFCS: Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences • CFCS-HDFS: Certified in Human Development and Family Studies • CFCS-HNFS: Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science • CPFFE: Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator (NEW)

Click on each certification title above for more information about each of the assessments and certifications and to access assessment materials. The cost for paper-based testing (PBT) at the 2014 conference is $95.00. Assessment administration will be on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. These exams are not listed on the conference registration form. Registration for the assessment must be completed online by Thursday, January 16, 2014. No on-site registration is available for the AAFCS competency exams. To register online for paper-based testing (PBT) at the 2014 state conference, please click here. Maximize Your Professional Credibility and Recognition! Achieve Professional Certification from the FCS Credentialing Center!

MAFCS Conference Schedule

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY FINANCE

FOOD DESIGN FAMILY/CHILDREN/RELATIONSHIPS Friday, January 31st 7:00am – 9:00am Registration 7:30am – 8:45am MAFCS Officer and Member Meeting 8:00am – 5:00pm Silent Auction 8:00am – 5:30pm Exhibits Open 9:00am Breakfast & Speaker Opening Welcome from MAFCS President Donna Butterfield 9:30am – 10:30am Keynote Address: “Food and Our Future”

Food is essential for life and health and is central to many global challenges. Food is rich in meaning and a strong element of our culture. Food and nutrition are passions for many. This keynote address will discuss some of the myths and misperceptions, changes and challenges we might expect in food and nutrition in the years ahead. Susan J. Crockett, Ph.D., FAND

10:30 – 10:45 am Coffee & Tea Break View silent auction and exhibits 10:45 – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions: 1. “School Garden 101”

School gardens provide a great way for teachers to build healthy eating and other life skills into the classroom. They also provide FACS classrooms with access to fresh vegetables and herbs. School Garden 101 provides support to groups of school staff as they work together to create a garden plan. The three objectives are to: build gardening skills, utilize the new Minnesota standards curricula (Minnesota School Gardens), and plan an educational garden. Susan DeBlieck, Community Food Systems Educator

2. “Apps for FACS”

How to utilize all those apps out there in a manner that is engaging and entertaining for your FACS students. Use of modern technology can enhance the curriculum instruction of Family and Consumer Sciences. Mobile Applications through the interface of iPod, iPhone, and iPad devices for example, correlated to the curriculum standards set forth in course frameworks for multiple Family and Consumer Science courses. Emphasis will be to serve as an outline to connect real life applications to course frameworks and can be used as a starting point for further exploration into the use and development of related Apps. Recommended Apps, classroom management tips for iPad use and so much more. Ashley Davis, FACS Educator, Milaca High School

3. “Families 2.0: How Families Interact in the 21st Century”

This presentation will cover stats, trends, and examples of the 21st Century family. Participants can expect to experience both lecture and open discussion on the problems, solutions, and new opportunities facing 21st Century families. Information presented is based from a thorough meta-analysis of recent, peer-reviewed literature. The overall goal of this session is to update our working knowledge of families through a mix of lecture and discussion.

Dan Moen, Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE, Assistant Professor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Family Life Educator

4. “Isn't it time to Can the Clutter?!”

Jan Lehman is the owner of Can the Clutter®, a professional organizing company that specializes in services for home and office. With her background in psychology, Jan will share great ideas on how you can finally let go of those challenging sentimental possessions. Jan's claim to fame ... she appeared on the Emmy nominated TV show HOARDERS. Jan Lehman, Owner

11:45 – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

5. “Building Resiliency in Times of Change” In our daily lives, we face rapid change. Building resilience in these times is crucial to our overall well-being. Learn how people respond to change when it is seen not just as a loss but as an opportunity. Assess your orientation to change and your level of resilience. Dr. Sharon M. Danes, Professor

6. “Textiles, Trends, and Teaching...Oh My!”

With so many advancements in the field of textiles ...as a teacher it is difficult to keep up! This session will highlight new textile trends and advancements. Additionally, resources, project ideas, and lesson plans for teaching textiles in a secondary Family and Consumer Sciences classroom will be shared. Dr. Jill Conlon, Department Chair and Associate Professor

7. “Reading in the FACS Content Area”

This session will address when and where to incorporate reading comprehension strategies in your FACS content area. Sample and examine reading strategies with session colleagues. Take away resources you can use!

Linda Keller, Family & Consumer Science Teacher 8. “Preventing Identify Theft”

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime today. It involves a crook impersonating your identity in order to rip you off. Pete Orput, a career prosecutor, will discuss current scams and ways to keep from being victimized by this pernicious crime.

Pete Orput, Washington County Attorney

12:45pm – 2:15pm Luncheon and Speaker 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Keynote Address: “Family & Consumer Sciences as a Gateway to STEM”

Many students shy away from careers in science, technology, or math because of low achievement in elementary and middle school. Family & Consumer Sciences classes now incorporate even more math, science, and technology and are poised to engage students with a variety of abilities to reach a level of competency for success in the STEM fields. Discover your important role in applying STEM to practical situations to provide critical foundational skills needed by 21st century learners. Susan Turgeson, CFCS, Associate Lecturer

2:30pm – 3:15pm Concurrent Sessions

9. “Curriculum and Technology Trends: Fashion & Apparel Careers” Technology and innovation have fueled fashion industry with constant change. Skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the apparel industry have evolved. Session will cover: Job outlook, Education requirements, Most important skills in today's world, & Curriculum strategies Anu Pasricha, Department Chair and Associate Professor

10. “Developing Financially Capable Students” What should a financially capable high school graduate know? The National Endowment for Financial Education and the Jump$tart Coalition have developed standards that include finding, evaluating and applying financial information; setting financial goals; and developing income-earning potential and the ability to save, among others. Explore the research behind the need to develop financially capable young people, as well as engaging teaching strategies to reach students. Lori Hendrickson Extension Educator, Becky Hagen Jokela, Extension Educator & Lois Lewis, 2012 National FACS Teacher of the Year

11. “Using STEM to Help Your Program Blossom“

In this presentation, you will identify the 21st century STEM skills in your curriculum and will learn to comfortably and competently integrate STEM using a variety of resources and approaches to grow your FCS program. Susan Turgeson, CFCS, Associate Lecturer

12. “Fashion Styling 101: What to wear and how to wear it”

Former Family and Consumer Science teacher turned entrepreneur founder of À La Mode Wardrobe Consulting, Carly Gatzlaff will explore the ins and outs of creating the perfect outfit. Body type and principles of design will be our guide, as well as an inside look into career options fashion students may be interested in. Carly Gatzlaff, Fashion Stylist: Owner À La Mode Wardrobe Consulting

3:15pm – 3:45pm Break View silent auction and exhibits 4:00pm – 4:45pm General Assembly “Academy Proposal Update from AAFCS”

Deb Larson 5:00 pm Silent Auction Ends 6:00pm Dinner & Speaker Awards/Scholarship Presentation 7:00pm – 8:00pm Keynote Speaker: Dr. Verna C. Price, CEO Keynote Address: “The Power of You” 8:30pm – 10:30pm Award Recipientsʼ Reception Hospitality Room

Saturday, February 1st 7:00am – 11:00am Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am Social Breakfast & Speaker Keynote Address: “Building the Smallest Democracy at the Heart of Society” 2014 is the 20th Anniversary Celebration of International Year of the Family. This brief presentation will include the proclamation, underlying principles, implementation strategies, and major family concerns. Julene K. Swenson, CFCS 8:45am – 9:30am Concurrent Sessions

14. “Mastering Milkweed: Design Exploration from Floss to Fashion” The session will showcase a method of collaborative research called Summer Scholars between undergraduate students and faculty in a university setting. The session will chronicle the development of milkweed research from curiosity to incorporating the research into pedagogy in a Textiles course. Trudy Landgren, Associate Professor

15. “Mental Health – School & Community”

Linda will present on mental health diagnosis in the school system, how mental health is addressed in the school system, and tips for working with mentally ill students in the classroom. Donna will present on children's mental health crisis services in Hennepin County. Hilary will present on community resources, including accessing Hennepin County Services. Donna Nelson, Linda Seifried, Hilary Bearmon, Licensed Social Workers

16. "Thoughtful Parenting"

This session will focus on a series of hands-on activities that can be used in Family Living, Child Development and/or Parenting courses. The activities serve to bring "real-life" emotions to the forefront for students, coupled with enhancing critical thinking skills thereby bringing heightened engagement to the curriculum. Teachers will leave with hands-on materials to impact their classes. Jeanne Bymark, FACS Educator & MN Teacher of the Year

9:30am – 9:45am Break 9:45am – 10:30am Concurrent Sessions

17. “Introduction to Technology in FACS” Ashley extends her tech-savvy teaching for students in any subject to foster growth of independent, self-sufficiency, and technology through creative lesson plans, teaching resources, and games, including resources for creative presentations and projects, research tools, organizational help, and more. Lesson ideas include utilizing apps to challenge students to create a cartoon or virtual puppet show for creative class presentations, reduce paper use by utilizing PDFs to create a paper-free or paper-friendly classroom, organize thoughts and ideas through mind-mapping and interactive webs for student research and paper-writing. Ashley Davis, FACS Educator, Milaca High School

18. “Best Practice Teaching Strategies in Interpersonal Relationships”

After teaching IPI, IPII, and IPIII for a multiple years, I can say attest that the key of a successful Interpersonal Relationships class includes developing an environment for sharing and discussion, engagement of students through best practice teaching strategies and most important application of curriculum in student's daily lives. In this session you will leave with a variety of teaching strategies, examples of curriculum maps, materials for a variety of IP units, tips for promotion of program to students, school boards and superintendent and samples of a variety of projects for immediate implementation in your IP curriculum. Maxine Peterson, High School FACS Instructor

19. Making a Difference in Jinja, Uganda Marian will share highlights from her recent humanitarian trip to Amani Baby Cottage in Jinja, Uganda, Africa...home to 50 orphans, ages birth to 5...Experience the culture, activities, cuisine and children's smiles! See the transferability of FACS skills in building a 2 section chicken coop (1/2 for egg production and 1/2 for raising fryers to harvest to increase quality protein in the orphan's diets) and a thatched roof to provide a shaded play area. Enjoy the delightful children who called Marian "Auntie"! Marian Dombrock, Retired FACS teacher, Rosemount Middle School, Edina Public Schools

20. “Stress/Anxiety/Depression”

Anxiety is very frightening and debilitating. You feel scared and alone. Let me assure you that you are NOT alone! Let me share my journey with you and show you that YOU can conquer your stress and anxiety and live the life you were made to live. (benefit to attendees: learn life coping skills, learn breathing to relax and improve sleep, learn nutrition-we are what we eat, learn how to under-react, learn how to think more positively and live the life we were meant to live) Cindy Lovelette, Founder

10:45am – 12:25pm Roundtable Sessions 10:45am – 11:15pm Network with your fellow colleagues and MAFCS members to see what new, 11:20am – 11:50pm engaging ideas they are trying in their classrooms. Each session will be 30 11:55am – 12:25pm minutes long and are informal working sessions which are geared to help you gain insight, experience, and ideas from other MAFCS members. Bring 15 copies of all materials that you wish to share with session attendees. Be sure to include your contact information on the first page to encourage follow-up.

Topics may include: Foods & Nutrition, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Food Science, Literacy, Child Development, Sewing/Textiles, Financial Management, Interpersonal Relationships/Family, Policy & Advocacy, FCCLA, MAFCS Involvement, Common Core/Literacy Standards, FACS Extra-Curricular Programs,

12:45 pm Luncheon with Keynote 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Keynote Address: Does FACS Matter in the 21st Century?

FACS, Human Ecology, Human Sciences, Home Economics. The name hasn't stayed the same, and neither have its practitioners. In a time a personal branding, instant communication, and self-proclaimed experts, what's the use of our profession? In this keynote presentation, Mary Gunderson challenges us to embrace FACS with confidence and pride. She'll show the 3 reasons FACS matters in 2014 and outline the 5 things every one of us can do to assure the future of our profession. Mary Gunderson, Writer, Speaker, Editor

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