Success Strategies for Competitive Events

Competitions require teamwork, leadership, and lots of practice. The yearlong process of training for these events can seem overwhelming, but the rewards for FACS students are immeasurable. In this issue, we take a look at some practical, time-saving approaches to preparing your students for competitive events and the long-lasting benefits that extend far beyond the award ceremony.

Spotlight: Richard Grausman and Mitzie Cutler
The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)

Richard Grausman, founder and president of C-CAP, and Mitzie Cutler, program director of the organization's Los Angeles location, share their insights on the challenge of competing for one of the non-profit's many scholarships.

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Professional Development

21st Century Skills: The Keys to Success in Competitions and Beyond

How your students conduct themselves throughout the course of a competition can carry just as much weight as the technical skills they demonstrate. Learn some strategies for building valuable 21st Century Skills.
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Rigor, Relevance, & Relationships

Getting the Most from Competitive Events

Competitive events offer limitless opportunities for incorporating the new 3 Rs into your instruction: rigorous academic skills, relevant real-world experiences, and relationships with the community.
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Technology Solutions

Maintaining Motivation with Glencoe's Online Learning Centers

Online resources can extend and enrich classroom learning and give you the flexibility to tailor instruction to match your students' needs. Glencoe provides Online Learning Center Web sites to accompany every new textbook program!
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Perkins & Funding

The ABCs of the ARRA

Discover a new source to help you learn more about The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and its potential impact on your school.
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