FCCLA

For Administrators

Advance Career Readiness. Elevate Instruction. Support Student Success.

As a school or district administrator, you are responsible for leading programs that engage students, meet accountability goals, and prepare graduates to thrive in today’s world. FCCLA can help you do all of that—and more.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that is integrated into Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education. It is not a club. It is not an extracurricular activity. It is a high-quality, classroom-based leadership program designed to enrich your school’s CTE offerings and strengthen student outcomes.

If your school offers courses in culinary arts, fashion design, education and training, hospitality, interior design, nutrition, or human development, you already have the foundation. FCCLA builds on that work by connecting students to leadership, service, and career opportunities that reinforce your instructional goals and contribute to a strong school culture.

Why FCCLA Makes Sense for Schools

FCCLA aligns with federal and state CTE priorities, supports measurable indicators of student success, and offers tangible benefits to schools, staff, and families. Through in-class integration, students experience deeper engagement, higher motivation, and more ownership of their learning.

With FCCLA, schools can:

  • Integrate project-based, career-focused learning across FCS content areas
  • Offer over 50 Competitive Events aligned to 6 national Career Clusters
  • Promote student leadership, teamwork, and responsibility
  • Improve classroom engagement and academic relevance
  • Increase participation in Career and Technical Education
  • Build visibility and community pride in your CTE programs

FCCLA helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to who they want to become—and provides your educators with a tested system of support.

Integrated Into the School Day

FCCLA is an intracurricular program—meaning it is taught and led during the school day by certified Family and Consumer Sciences educators.

FCCLA enhances what’s already happening in your classrooms. It gives students a reason to engage, apply what they’re learning, and take pride in their work—without needing to build a program from scratch.

Measurable Student Impact

FCCLA supports your school’s goals around:

  • College and career readiness
  • CTE concentrator completion
  • Work-based learning participation
  • Leadership development
  • Civic responsibility and community engagement

FCCLA students demonstrate:

  • Improved attendance and classroom participation
  • Increased confidence and goal-setting skills
  • Stronger communication, time management, and teamwork
  • Higher engagement in school and pride in achievement

Students who may not see themselves as “traditional leaders” often thrive in FCCLA—because it gives them purpose, voice, and direction.

Elevates Your CTE and FCS Programs

FCCLA helps administrators strengthen the visibility and impact of Family and Consumer Sciences education. When students earn awards, speak at events, lead service projects, or attend national conferences, your school is recognized as a place where leadership and learning go hand-in-hand.

FCCLA contributes to:

  • Higher FCS course enrollment and retention
  • Stronger community partnerships and outreach
  • Recognition from state and national education leaders
  • Positive media coverage and school pride

FCCLA becomes a platform for your students to shine—and your programs to stand out.

Scalable and Supported

FCCLA has membership options to fit every school size and structure. Chapters can affiliate through:

  • Individual per-member rates
  • Chapter packages (up to 25 members or unlimited)
  • Middle-level and postsecondary options

Your FCS educators receive:

  • Planning guides and adviser onboarding materials
  • Access to the FCCLA Portal to track engagement, progress, and recognition
  • Ongoing state and national support for implementation, training, and questions

This is not a program that leaves teachers on their own. FCCLA is designed to be sustainable, supportive, and built for long-term success.

A Strategic Investment

FCCLA supports measurable goals tied to:

  • Perkins V indicators of program quality
  • State and local CTE accountability frameworks
  • Workforce readiness and employability skill development
  • School improvement plans focused on engagement, equity, and excellence

Whether you are a high school principal, CTE director, or district administrator, FCCLA is a smart investment that reinforces the best of what your school already offers.

When students lead with purpose, schools lead with impact. FCCLA helps you do both.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We are here to help you explore what FCCLA could look like in your school. If your school already offers Family and Consumer Sciences courses, starting a chapter is simple—and fully supported by our state and national teams.

🔗 How to Start a Chapter
🔗 View Membership Rates and Packages
🔗 Contact Your State Association

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