FCCLA

For Advisers

You Already Make a Difference. FCCLA Helps You Take It Even Further.

Whether you teach fashion design, culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, education and training, interior design, or human development—you are a Family and Consumer Sciences educator.

You may not always hear it framed that way, but your work is part of a dynamic and vital field: Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). FCS is the industry that supports all industries. It prepares students with the life, leadership, and career skills they need to succeed—not only in the workplace, but in life.

FCCLA exists for you and your classroom. It is the national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for Family and Consumer Sciences education, and it is integrated into your curriculum as a tool to elevate what you already teach. It is not a club. It is not an after-school activity. It is designed to live within your courses, reinforce your standards, and support your students in meaningful, tangible ways.

Why Educators Choose to Advise FCCLA

FCCLA is classroom-ready, purpose-driven, and proven to inspire student growth. Whether you are new to teaching or have years of experience, FCCLA helps you deliver powerful learning experiences that go beyond instruction—it helps you create impact.

As an FCCLA adviser, you can:

  • Engage students more deeply through project-based learning
  • Apply course content through real-world Competitive Events aligned to FCS topics
  • Help students explore Career Clusters tied to their interests and your program area
  • Promote teamwork, responsibility, leadership, and communication
  • Create a classroom culture where students feel ownership, pride, and belonging
  • Boost the visibility and credibility of your program within your school and community

You do not need to reinvent your lessons. FCCLA fits within what you already teach and enhances the work you are doing every day.

A Resource That Supports—Not Adds More

One of the biggest misconceptions among new advisers is that advising FCCLA means taking on something extra. In reality, FCCLA is built to support you. It complements your instruction with tools and systems designed to save you time, energize your teaching, and maximize student outcomes.

As an adviser, you gain access to:

  • Standards-aligned lesson ideas and activities
  • National Programs that integrate leadership, service, and career readiness into your instruction
  • Competitive Events that serve as performance-based assessments
  • A digital adviser portal that allows you to manage members, track progress, and access resources
  • Step-by-step guides to help you plan, onboard, and execute with confidence

Whether you are teaching Culinary Essentials, Interior Design, Principles of Human Services, or any FCS-related course—FCCLA is structured to work with your content, not outside of it.

Help Students Prepare for Real Life

FCCLA helps students make the connection between what they learn and who they want to become. Through FCCLA, students build the skills that matter—skills that make a difference in classrooms, communities, and careers.

Your students will:

  • Lead meetings, manage events, and plan service projects
  • Practice public speaking, time management, and collaboration
  • Explore a range of career opportunities across Family and Consumer Sciences-related industries
  • Develop pride, purpose, and responsibility as contributing members of their school

FCCLA motivates students to be their best—because it shows them that what they learn today has real value tomorrow.

Join a Network That Lifts You Up

FCCLA is more than a student organization. It is a professional network for educators who share your commitment to Family and Consumer Sciences.

As an adviser, you will be supported by:

  • State and national professional development opportunities
  • Adviser-only sessions at regional and national conferences
  • Peer connections and mentorship from other FCS professionals
  • Recognition programs that spotlight your leadership and impact

You are not in this alone. FCCLA helps you connect, grow, and feel supported at every stage of your journey.

Make Your Program Stand Out

FCCLA Chapters help schools see the full value of your FCS program. When students succeed and are recognized through FCCLA, your classroom becomes a source of pride—and your program becomes a magnet for new students.

Schools with active FCCLA Chapters often experience:

  • Increased enrollment in FCS courses
  • Stronger community and school-wide engagement
  • Recognition at the state and national level
  • Higher student achievement and motivation

Advising FCCLA not only benefits your students—it strengthens your entire program and elevates its role within your school.

Start Strong. We Will Help You Every Step of the Way!

You do not need to have all the answers to get started. FCCLA makes it easy to affiliate, select a membership package, and bring the program into your classroom.

You will receive:

  • State and national contacts who are ready to assist you
  • Flexible tools to adapt FCCLA to your teaching style and class size
  • A step-by-step plan to launch your chapter with success

FCCLA is not extra. It is the missing piece that helps your classroom come alive.

Join the National Community of FCS Educators Making a Difference

If you teach culinary, fashion, human services, or any course connected to supporting individuals, families, or communities—FCCLA is for you. And your students are ready for it.

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