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Kress Behlen, Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Family and Consumer Science Course of Study

The Alabama Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Course of Study is a curriculum framework designed to guide educators in teaching essential life skills that prepare students for success in family, career, and community roles. This curriculum typically includes a range of subject areas such as:

1. Personal and Family Living
 - Interpersonal relationships
 - Communication skills
 - Family dynamics
 - Parenting education

2. Consumer Education
 - Financial literacy
 - Budgeting and money management
 - Consumer rights and responsibilities
 - Decision-making skills

3. Nutrition and Wellness
 - Meal planning and preparation
 - Healthy eating habits
 - Food safety and sanitation
 - Physical fitness and wellness

4. Culinary Arts
 - Cooking techniques
 - Kitchen safety
 - Food service and hospitality
 - Cultural food traditions

5. Child Development
 - Stages of growth and development
 - Childcare techniques
 - Safety and health of children

6. Housing and Interior Design
 - Home design principles
 - Interior decoration
 - Housing trends and sustainability

7. Textiles and Apparel
 - Clothing construction and care
 - Fashion design and merchandising
 - Textiles science

8. Career Exploration
 - Career planning and development
 - Workplace skills
 - Professionalism in the workforce

9. Event Planning and Management
 - Planning, organizing, and managing events
 - Budgeting and resource management
 - Hospitality and customer service

Each course aligns with Alabama’s state standards and is designed to prepare students for
post-secondary education, career readiness, and overall life management. Courses are often
hands-on and project-based, allowing students to apply what they learn in practical, real-world
contexts.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CTE_20240806_2024-COS-Human-Services_V1.0.pdf

Curriculum and Materials

https://www.icevonline.com/
CTE Alabama Standards Aligned Curriculum
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