Welcome!
The Gathering & Exchange
A virtual summit for
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

Are you ready to elevate your teaching, connect with fellow educators, and bring fresh ideas to your Family and Consumer Sciences classroom? 


Join us for The Gathering & Exchange. A virtual summit designed for FCS teachers who are passionate about making a difference in their students' lives.

WHY ATTEND A VIRTUAL SUMMIT?

Gain insights and ideas from fellow FCS teachers

Access practical, hands-on ideas to use in your own classroom 

Flexible and convenient to watch or listen when it works for you

Learn where ever you are, when it's convenient in your schedule

The Gathering & Exchange
A virtual summit for Family and Consumer Sciences teacher to rejuvenate your teaching, gain new ideas, and bring together a community of like-minded educators.

Wondering what's included with your ticket to the virtual summit? 


Access to watch prerecorded sessions for 3 months

Private podcast link to listen on the go

Private Facebook community to ask questions and interact with the presenters

Participant BINGO to win prizes during virtual summit weekend

New ideas to implement in your classroom


"Where knowledge and community meet"


REGULAR TICKET PRICING

$57 

  • 12 prerecorded video sessions
  • Private podcast link
  • Private Facebook Community to interact with presenters
  • 3 months access
  • Professional development certificate
  • Bonus classroom resources

ALL ACCESS PASS PRICING

$70

  • 12 prerecorded video sessions
  • Private podcast link
  • Private Facebook Community to interact with presenters
  • 6 months access
  • Professional development certificate
  • Bonus classroom resources (valued over $25)

Check Out The Presenters and Sessions

Karina Bolier, Maximizing Minutes: Saving Time with Organization

Ashley Steicker, Empowering Youth through Community Service

Ciera Ballmer, Ag in our FCS Classrooms

Andrea Kaplafka, Using Guest Judges to Boost Employability Skills

Taylor Key, Personalized Learning in FCS

Katie Francom, Class Community: First Week of School Fun with FCS

Arlene and Chris Meckes, Successful Food Challenges that Students Will Love!

Kjerstine Vaughn, Using Google Apps in the FCS Classroom

Amanda Anderson, Budgeting in the Culinary Classroom

Florence Wydra-Gat, Starting From Nothing, To Making Sewing Fun

Tara Vignola, From Concept to Completion: Building a Housing & Interior Design Course!

Katie Francom, Sewing Organization and Scaffolds for Success

This virtual summit is for you if you are ready to..
LEARN

  • Learn how to incorporate community service, food challenges,  projects, maximize your time in the classroom, spark student interest, and so much more.
IMPLEMENT

  • Real teachers with real ideas you can bring to your classroom 
GROW

  • Level up your FCS classroom with professional development on your time, at your location. No sub plans involved! 

This virtual summit is not for you if...

You don't have time to learn new ideas


Already have your ducks in a row and don't want to join an exciting community


It is an exciting and positive way to learn and grow as a FCS teacher

FAQ
Do you have any questions?
  • When is the virtual summit?
    The virtual summit is October 18-20, 2024. Regular ticket holders will have 3 months to access the sessions and private podcast link. ALL-ACCESS PASS Holders will have 6 months to access the sessions and private podcast link. No need to rush through the sessions and feel overwhelmed.
  • Why a virtual summit?
    Every teacher, new or seasoned can always use support and new ideas. Who better to learn from than other Family and Consumer Sciences teachers?! A virtual summit brings every one of us together, no matter your location, experience, school resources, or time commitment. Plus there is no need for sub plans.

    Do you have a long commute? Listen through the private podcast link!
    Are you a visual learner? Great, watch the prerecorded sessions!
    Find yourself overwhelmed with information at a traditional conference? Same, now you can rewatch or listen again when you are ready.
  • Why should I upgrade to the ALL-ACCESS PASS?
    The ALL-ACCESS PASS gives you 6 months to listen to the sessions and plenty of time to go back through to rewatch if needed. You will also receive bonus classroom resources, valued over $25, to use in your own classroom.
  • Do I have to be online or be somewhere specific to attend?
    That's the best part of a virtual summit! Each session is prerecorded and will be released October 18. You can watch all sessions that weekend or spread them out over the course of 3 months for regular ticket holders or 6 months for ALL-ACCESS PASS holders. You can watch from the comfort of your home, at a local coffee shop, or while you're on a weekend run around the neighborhood. This virtual summit can happen ANYWHERE!
  • How do I win prizes?
    Download The Gathering & Exchange BINGO Board, score a BINGO during the weekend of the conference, October 18-20 and submit your board for a chance to win!

    BINGO boards will not be accepted after 7pm CST on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A LIVE closing call will happen Sunday, October 20 at 7pm CST to announce the winners.
  • Can my principal/district pay for my ticket?
    Absolutely! Your principal/district can purchase tickets for each FCS/CTE teacher in your building/district at checkout.
  • Will my district accept the professional development certificate?
    Your district will make the final decision about accepting the professional development certificate. This is true representation of professional development and hopefully that is recognized by your district. Even if your district doesn't accept your certificate, you are still going to learn and grow as an educator for a reasonable ticket price!
  • What if I'm interested in presenting in future The Gathering & Exchange virtual summits?
    If you are interested in presenting during the summer virtual summit, send an email to thegatheringandexchange@tacoboutfacs.com. More information will be emailed out in the spring. It would be great to see the virtual summit grow and cover more pathways!
Ready to take your
Family and Consumer Sciences classroom
to the next level? 
Grab your virtual summit ticket today!
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