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Lake Placid Conferences
The term "home economics" was coined. Ellen Richards and other respected early 20th century academics met to lay the groundwork for a home economics curriculum where none had existed before. The conferences also helped established the American Home Economics Association, now the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. References:
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Smith-Hughes Act
Authorized federal funding for the support of vocational training in agriculture, home economics, and trades and industry. References: CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/history-increasingly-diverse-student-body.htm -
George-Deen Act
Authorized funds for distributive occupations and teacher education. References: CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: www.deca.org -
Future Homemakers of America was founded
FHA was founded in Chicago, IL References:
http://www.fcclainc.org/assets/files/pdf/news_media/BrandBroch_5.pdf Photo retrieved from: http://cy-fairlifestylesandhomes.com/historically-cy-fair-rodeo%E2%80%88a-family-affair/ -
The Vocational Education Act of 1963
Authorized federal funding to support residential vocational schools, work-study programs, research, training, and demonstrations in vocational education. References:
CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: http://www.amazon.com/VOCATIONAL-EDUCATION-1963-Study-Legislation/dp/B005F7B6LA -
The Vocational Education Act of 1968
(amended) emphasized vocational programs at the postsecondary level and added cooperative education. References:
CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: http://digitalunion.osu.edu/r2/summer08/myauk/timeline4.html -
The Vocational Education Act of 1972
(amended) introduced special programs to the disadvantaged and invluded support for industrial arts programs. References:
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The Vocational Education Act of 1976
(amended) established the community schools concept and the basic skills program. It aimed at improving student achievement in reading, math, and written and oral communication. References:
CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: https://ehe.osu.edu/about/history/vocational-education/timeline/1940-1959.php -
Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act
Aimed at expanding, improving, modernizing, and developing quality vocational education programs to meet the needs of the workforce and meet the needs of specific populations. References:
CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: http://ncys82.wordpress.com/category/academic-writing-business-health-technology-and-education-related-topics/education-related-issues/ -
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act (Perkins II)
Perkins II aimed at providing more vocational opportunities to disadvantaged individuals, and assisting states and local school systems in teaching the skills and competencies necessary to work in a technologically advanced society. The act provided the funding for the integration of academic and vocational education and Tech Prep programs.
References:
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A New Era
In 1994, the American Home Economics Association, other organizations, and programs decided to change the name of the field to family and consumer sciences from home economics to more accurately reflect the complexity of the profession. As times have changed, so have the issues and needs of daily living. And, the family and consumer sciences profession has evolved to meet the current challenges facing individuals, families, and communities. References:
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The Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Act (Perkins III)
Perkins III gave states and local school agencies greater flexibility to develop CTE programs while making them more accountable for student performance. References:
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FCCLA is born!
At the National Leadership Meeting in Boston, MA voting delegates voted to change the name from Future Homemakers of America to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. It was felt that the new name better reflected the organization and its mission. **Sidenote- I was present for this monumental occasion! I was a freshman in high school, and it was my very first National Meeting! References:
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The Ultimate Leadership Experience
“The Ultimate Leadership Experience” tagline was chosen by members to be used on all national materials going forward. **sitenote- I was present at this meeting as well! References:
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The Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act (Perkins IV)
Perkins IV aimed at focusing on the academic achievement of career and technical education students, strengthening the connections between secondary and postsecondary education, and improving state and local accountability. The term Vocational Education was changed to Career and Technical Education. References:
CTE History of Legislation. Retrieved on January 30, 2014 from: http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation Photo retrieved from: http://www.careertech.org
