Chapter Adviser Summit

2025 Chapter Adviser Summit Group PhotoYou are invited to attend the 2026 Chapter Adviser Summit being held January 14-18, 2026, in Washington, DC! Don’t miss this opportunity for professional development, and check out the 2026 National Leadership Conference location!

The FCCLA Chapter Adviser Summit (CAS) provides FCCLA Chapter Advisers with a wealth of professional development opportunities designed specifically for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education teachers looking to excel in the classroom and in FCCLA. The CAS is developed and led by FCCLA's National Staff and the National Consultant Team. Attendees will receive up-to-date professional development training, share ideas, and network with other chapter advisers from across the nation. 


Dates: January 14-18, 2026

Location: Capitol Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. 
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.  20036

 

Check out the tabs to the left for more detailed information. Use the justification letter under Resources to assist you in your approval process. 


Top Five Reasons to Attend

  1. FCCLA-specific professional development
  2. Gain valuable resources to take back to your classroom and chapter
  3. Low-cost, high-value opportunity
  4. Visit the location of this year’s National Leadership Conference before you bring students
  5. Network with other FCCLA Advisers and FCS professionals

Members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.