VATFACS INSTITUTE

6:15pm EDT

Story-Based Math: Developing Number Sense Through Children’s Literature

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT

Bring early math to life through stories and real-world connections! In this engaging session, participants will explore how children’s literature can be paired with hands-on activities to teach counting, number recognition, and simple financial choices. Walk away with practical ideas that make number concepts meaningful, interactive, and fun for young learners.

Related Courses:
Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I/8285)
Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II/8286)
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36/8234)

Speakers

Lynnette Coles

Teacher Trainer, Take Charge Today

Lynnette Coles is a Training Team member of Take Charge Today, housed at the University of Arizona. She is a 20-year veteran educator, currently working in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. She taught Financial Literacy for Teens in the classroom for 17 years, and... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Cape Henry C

Educational Session

global Y

7:15pm EDT

From First Job to Career Pathway: Financial Skills Students Need at Every Stage

Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT

Cape Henry C

Students often encounter careers as a single job title with an average salary, leaving them unprepared to understand how financial decisions, benefits, and opportunities change over time. This interactive session models a classroom strategy that helps students explore careers as progressive pathways rather than one-time choices.

Using a specific career pathway as a model, participants step into the role of students who begin in an entry-level position and make realistic financial decisions related to housing, transportation, healthcare, and daily expenses. Participants then revisit these decisions at later career stages, analyzing how changes in income, benefits, schedules, and job responsibilities expand—or limit—financial options.

Related Courses:
Independent Living (22904-36/8219)
Individual Development (19260-36/8210)
Life Planning (19257-36/8227)

Speakers

Lynnette Coles

Teacher Trainer, Take Charge Today

Sunday July 19, 2026 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Cape Henry C

Educational Session

global Y

9:00am EDT

The Era for Career Pathways in FCCLA Competitions

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Cape Henry C

FCCLA competitive events aren't just about trophies — they're a direct expression of the discipline we teach every day. In this session, presented by FCCLA Virginia state staff, participants will explore how the six career pathways connect to and strengthen competitive event preparation across the full range of FCCLA competitions. Whether you're a seasoned advisor or just getting your chapter off the ground, you'll leave with a clearer picture of how to align your program's pathway focus with meaningful competitive experiences for students.

Speakers

VA FCCLA

State staff, VA FCCLA

Career Pathways provide the background for FCCLA competitions

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Cape Henry C

Educational Session

global Y

10:15am EDT

"Integrating Social Work Perspectives into Family and Consumer Sciences Education"

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Cape Henry C

Where Family Science Meets Human Need: Integrating Social Work Perspectives into FCS Education

Family and Consumer Sciences has always been about the whole person — and so has social work. In this session, participants will explore the powerful intersection between FCS education and social work frameworks, building understanding of key concepts and why they belong in our classrooms. We'll examine the social, emotional, and economic factors shaping the lives of our students and their families, and explore practical strategies for supporting student well-being without stepping outside our lane. Participants will also consider how to build intentional collaborative relationships with families, community partners, and available resources. Because FCS educators have always seen the whole child — this session gives us a sharper vocabulary for what we already do.

Related Courses:
Child Development and Parenting (19255-36/8232)
Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I/8285)
Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II/8286)
Family and Human Services I (19999-II/8265)
Family and Human Services II (19999-I/8264)
Family Relations (19259-36/8225)
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36/8234)
Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36/8238)