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This entire page is filled with resources as you develop "FCS Programs of Study"! Since Iowa is a "local control state" we do not have "mandated" curriculum, however, we can "recommend" resources that have been developed and validated from other states. I have researched the following resources from a variety of states, including: North Carolina, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, and recommend that you use the resources as a "framework" as you create your own "locally developed" curriculum, 3rd party assessments, program of study and career pathways for FCS. "Personalize" the resources to meet the needs of your local community and advisory committee input, and as you integrate Iowa Code requirements and Iowa Core and 21st Century essential skills. Please contact me at: maryann.adams@iowa.gov if you have any questions!

Perkins IV & FCS 2010 PPT-A great resource!

Career Clusters for Iowa FCS Programs: Even though FCS "fits" into all of the 16 Career Clusters, 4 cluster areas "pathways" are very suitable to the "comprehensive" FCS programs in Iowa and they are: Human Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Arts, A/V Technology & Communications, and Education & Training. Below you will find "sample" pathways (course sequencies for grades 9-12) for you to use as you begin to "create" your FCS program/s of study or as you "change" your current FCS program/s. Remember, these "pathways or sequences" of courses are reported on Project Easier CTE Plus through your school district, please check to see if ALL of your courses are being reported! (Health cannot be counted as a course within your FCS sequence/pathway). I have also included a blank chart for you to use which includes a "comprehensive" FCS program which is in Iowa Code: Chapter 12. A comprehensive program gives an "overall" perspective of "family, life, and career preparation" taught in an FCS program and will connect directly to the FCS Education program of study at Iowa Valley Community College (Ellsworth campus, 2 yr. program) and the Grand View/DMACC FCS Education program of study-4 year program). Both of these programs would provide an oppportunity for "jointly enrolled" courses for your students interested in seeking a career in FCS Education. Currently, the FCS Education program at ISU, does not offer "jointly enrolled" course opportunities. For more details concerning Career Clusters, go to: www.careerclusters.org

FCS POS Sequence-Pathway "Examples"

Human Services POS Sequence-Pathway "Examples"

FCS POS Sequence-Pathyway "Planning" Chart

If you are updating or developing new curriculum and coursework...PLEASE check out all of the courses that have been developed at the North Carolina website below! Click on each course to find a detailed scope and sequence, national standards, benchmarks and competencies, detailed lesson plans that integrate FCCLA, handouts and even power points!

North Carolina Programs of Study

Career Clusters Information relating to FCS! Check out the power point, careers in each of the FCS-related clusters, and more! Your one-stop for Career Clusters Resources!

What Are "Career Clusters?" Power Point

Using Career Clusters to Develop a Program of Study: Power Point

Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster