Title: Develop an individual plan of study for a Family and Consumer Sciences career pathway.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-18) > Section: Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections

Development should include planning for secondary and postsecondary education, consulting school counselors and examining print and online materials, including high school and college course catalogs and websites.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the value of a high school diploma?
- How important is education beyond high school?
- Which postsecondary institutions offer Family and Consumer Sciences programs in Virginia?
- What is a portfolio? How does a portfolio contribute to career advancement?

Communication

- How do you decide which credential or certification to obtain?
- Where would you look to identify in-demand careers and careers with worker shortages?

Leadership

- How can you improve your performance as a student?
- Would you be satisfied with a job that did not require a high school diploma? Why or why not?
- What are the rewards and benefits of becoming a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher?
- How do you qualify for scholarships available in the Family and Consumer Sciences field?

Management

- What information do you need to make decisions about course selection in high school? In college?
- How do you organize a portfolio?
- What steps are involved in completing a college application?

Teacher Resources:

- Academic and Career Plans
- Academic and Career Plans of Study