FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
STUDENT BENEFITS
FCSTAT STUDENT SECTION MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
- Invest in your future... and experience the advantages of participating in one of the most vital and dynamic organizations in Texas — FCSTAT Student Section (FCSTATss).
- Liability Insurance Low cost liability insurance that is designed specifically for the Family and Consumer Sciences Education student teacher.
- The Elizabeth F. Smith Scholarship, in the amount of $3000, is awarded annually to an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
- Student memberships includes all the privileges and member benefits except for holding office and voting.
- Governmental Representation. The FCSTAT Executive Director is a professional lobbyist dedicated solely to representing Texas Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Legislative issues and policies which affect FCS are monitored at the state and national level.
- FCSTAT Website offers resources such as calendar of events to professional development conferences and links to state and national FCS curriculum and legislative resources.
- FCSTAT sponsors an outstanding Professional Development Conference twice a year for Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. The Midwinter Conference is in January. The Summer Conference is in July.
- Job referrals are posted on our website for members.
- FCSTAT educational news sent via E-mail.
- Members Only Discounts on auto insurance, auto rentals, hotels, movies, auto loans, LifeLock, dental, vision and more.
- Access to the VATAT Credit Union
- Leadership Growth - Become involved in public affairs, leadership and professional development activities at the local and state level.
Interested in starting up your school's FCS Student Chapter? FCSTAT would love to hear from you!