VATFACS INSTITUTE: Full Schedule

7:45am EDT

Monday July 20, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT

Please arrive on time because a plated breakfast will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast service will end at 8 a.m.

This morning's breakfast protein is provided compliments of the Virginia Egg Council.

All Institute attendees should attend this session for updates pertaining to the updated (June 2025) Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge.

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Speakers

Heather M. Jones

Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Virginia Department of Education

Heather joined the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education in February 2022. She earned a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from George Mason University, a Master’s of Education in Youth and Family Education from Penn State University... Read More →

Monday July 20, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Rappahannock & James Ballroom

Breakfast Session

7:45am EDT

Breakfast and Virginia Department of Education Update with Protein Sponsored by the Virginia Egg Council

Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT

Rappahannock & James Ballroom

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Please arrive on time because a plated breakfast will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast service will end at 8 a.m.

Virginia Department of Education Updates will begin at 8 a.m. All Institute attendees should attend this session for regulatory updates pertaining to the 2026-2027 school year.

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Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Rappahannock & James Ballroom

Breakfast Session

7:45am EDT

Breakfast and Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, Inc. Annual Business Meeting

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT

Rappahannock & James Ballroom

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Please arrive on time because a plated breakfast will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast service will end at 8 a.m.

The VATFACS, Inc., Annual Business meeting will begin at 8 a.m.
You can view a special welcome from Virginia ACTE's President, Arnaz Dotivala, Alexandria City Public Schools here.

The purpose of this session is to conduct the annual meeting for the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, Inc. (VATFACS).

Materials referenced during the meeting (minutes, treasurer's report, proposed strategic plan, and proposed budget) may be viewed below. Committee reports can be viewed at THIS Google Drive link.

Speakers

Dr. Amber Tiernan

FCS Teacher, Prince William County Public Schools, Patriot High School

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Rappahannock & James Ballroom

Breakfast Session

VATFACS INSTITUTE

7:45am EDT

Heather M. Jones

7:45am EDT

7:45am EDT

Dr. Amber Tiernan

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