How is Teachers for Tomorrow is working for you and your school division? What do you see as the rewards of the program as well as the challenges? What are you doing that may help others, and what might you take away from this session to make your program even better? Let's turn challenges into opportunities! Come ready to share your thoughts with others.
Presenter: Denny Keffer, Director, Extended and Distance Education, Shenandoah University
Dennis Keffer has dedicated over three decades to public education, serving in various roles such as teacher, coach, principal, and central office personnel. Before joining Shenandoah University (SU), he was an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), specializing in school... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am EDT Mariner A
Virginia FCCLA Adviser Boot Camp I is designed for any FCS teacher with limited experience with incorporating FCCLA programs and activities into their courses. Participants will gain the know-how and master the tools needed to establish and operate a top-notch chapter. This training will be essential to new teachers and to those who are less experienced in FCCLA, regardless of the number of years teaching. The first Boot Camp I will be held as a post-conference option of the VATFACS Professional Development Institute at the Virginia Beach Wyndham Oceanfront. You may attend Boot Camp only. The event will begin at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22 and conclude by 4:00 pm on the 23rd. Boot Camp will include an off-site evening meal Wednesday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Thursday. Participants will leave with various resources, program ideas, lesson plans, membership recruitment materials, classroom supplies and FCCLA logo items, FCCLA Store items will be available. Registration cost is $200 per participant, due 2 weeks prior to the camp. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm EDT Mariner A
