Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas

2023 Midwinter Professional Development Conference | January 12-14, 2023 | San Antonio, Texas

2023 Midwinter Professional Development Conference

Some of the most valuable experiences a professional can have are when he or she attends a workshop. Apart from learning new things, Family and Consumer Science professionals can also build new relationships, establish connections with like-minded people, and even get to know other teachers and vendors on a more personal level.

Please note that 2023 concurrent workshops will be be longer than an hour to ensure our attendees have enough time to engage and ask questions.

Some of this year's workshop topics include: Tutoring Foundations; Careers in the Theme Park Industry: The Happiest Job on Earth; Utilizing StrengthsFinder with Students; Fashion Computer Graphics; Elevate Your FCS Courses with Industry Certifications; Fired Up 4 Success-Empowering and Developing Tomorrow's Leaders; How to Startup Your Business Using Branding and Marketing; Early Education Credential for High Schoolers; Everybody is Accomodated (Special Ed, 504, EB); Our Iceberg is Melting (follow-up to What Color M&M Are you?); Tales of the Sea; Who You Gonna Call? Ghost Kitchens!; Hospitality vs. Service using the 51% Model; You Say Boba. I say Bubble.; Saving Otis: Integrating Community Service in the Classroom; Kendra Scott Color Bar Experience, Intro to Pattern Drafting; Beyond Lecturing: Presentation Tips Leading to More Engagement, Recall and Success, and more!

What excursions are being offered during preconference? We appreciate our partners and supporters who offer our FCS teachers an opportunity for a hands-on learning experience. Thank you to KB Homes Design Center San Antonio, Sanitary Tortillas Factory, Culinary Institute of America San Antonio, The Art Institute of America San Antonio, FIDM, Kendra Scott, and the Menger Hotel, for supporting FCSTAT at Midwinter!

These are just a sample of what's to come. Most importantly, FCSTAT workshops are meant for growth and enjoyment. We hope you learn a lot and have a valuable time attending.

Not an FCSTAT member yet? Join for only $100 during midwinter conference registration only. This is a savings of $75! Need educators professional liability insurance? Add it for only $35.