Title: Acknowledgments and Copyright Information
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I/II/III

Copyright 2025

The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:

Cassandra Andrews, Department Chair, Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
Heather Boda, Instructor, Jefferson Middle School, Arlington County Public Schools
Laura Daniel, Instructor, William H. Wetsel Middle School, Madison County Public Schools
Michelle Madagan, Instructor, Tomahawk Creek Middle School, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Wendy McMahon, Instructor, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, Loudoun County Public Schools
Rachel Patton, Executive Director, Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board, Lebanon
Melinda Preston, Instructor, Pocahontas Middle School, Henrico County Public Schools
Karen Roberts, Instructor, Manor High School, Portsmouth City Public Schools
Shalonda Watkins, Instructor, Lunenburg Middle School, Lunenburg County Public Schools
Glenn Sturm, Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Gloucester
Kelly Thompson, Instructor, Buffalo Gap Middle School, Augusta County Public Schools

Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:

Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools

Kathleen Buchanan, Virginia FCCLA Membership and Adviser Development Coordinator, reviewed and updated the CTSO correlations.

The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:

Heather A. W. Widener, Writer/Editor
Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator

The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education:

Heather M. Jones, Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences and Related Clusters
Karen M. Charney, Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director

The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Career and Technical Education.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:

Deputy Superintendent - Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2025

For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.