Minnesota Association of Family and Consumer Science Conference

The 2017 MAFCS Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Duluth Febraury 23-25. The conference theme is “The Art of Family and Consumer Sciences.”  Consider attending the largest gathering of FACS teachers in the state.

Registration: http://www.mnafcs.com/2017-conference/

• Preconference includes all day ServSafe Class and Test and Educational Excursions including business/industry tours on Thursday.
• Breakouts include Bringing FACS Classrooms Skills into the community - an Interior Design, Habitat House and business/industry partner project, The Growing Field of Textiles, Why Choose Prostart, Successful Early Childhood Career and College Readiness Connections, What is a Quality FACS Program – The Program Approval Process, Technology sessions and MORE!
• This conference provides excellent professional development to keep your FACS teachers aware of state of the art curriculum practices, teaching techniques, updates from the state, and models of new and innovative programs to meet the occupational needs of a variety of Career Fields, Clusters, and Pathways.

Contact Maxine Peterson, FACS Education Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education for more information maxine.peterson@state.mn.us.