Get the Edge… FEA Competitive Event Success

Workshop Objective: Participants will be able to: Prepare students for SUCCESS in the FEA Competitive Events!!!!!!

Ice Breaker: Locate the super hero in the side pocket of your folder Find the person who has the matching superhero! “Interview” your Superhero partner Be prepared to introduce your partner to the group

Introducing….

Housekeeping

Why Compete? (Think-Pair-Share) Co-curricular Project Based Learning Employability Skills Challenge Build Portfolio Network with Business and Industry Win Scholarships Advance to Nationals Interact with Community

Registrations, Deadlines, & Other Information for the 2015 FEA State Conference & Competitions

Types of Events – 19 National (Preliminary) What’s New? dex.htm dex.htm All competitions feature on-site presentation or discussion with judges Focus: increase the quality, clarity, and relevance of national competitions New: Creative Lecture (TED Talks) Lesson Planning & Delivery – Now Broken Down By Subject Area (CTE, Humanities, STEM) 3 Higher Education Competitions

TEDnote Sound Bite: Create a twitter-friendly headline

8 State Only Events (Finalist Round) Early Childhood Display of Theme Development Early Childhood Teaching: Instructional Support Early Childhood Teaching: Language and Literacy Education of the Future Energy Day E-Portfolio Program of Activities Multimedia Presentation Spotlight on Special Education

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Recognition Events FEA Arizona Chapter Awards (Bronze Level- Minimum Requirement for all Chapters) Chapter Banner Student Achievement Award Outstanding New Advisor Award FEA Teacher of the Year

Arizona FEA Scholarship 3 Available Scholarships $1000 each Deadline: February 1 st (Receive by date)

Updates: Dress Code 16

Business Professional Guidelines Dark suit with dark dress pants or dark skirt (recommended) Skirt length should be knee length; no more than 1 inch above the knee If not wearing a suit jacket, button-up oxford or polo Black Belt Pantyhose should be flawless and conservative in color. Always have an extra pair on hand! Basic pumps with 1”-2” heel or flats (closed-toed) Simple accessories, no face jewelry with the exception of one pair of earrings

Business Professional Guidelines Dark two piece suit A tie in a simple pattern Oxford shirt or polo if not wearing a suit Black or solid color (neutral) belt No facial jewelry with the exception of one pair of earrings No facial hair Black, closed-toed shoes, polished

FEA Additional Dress Code Guidelines Dress Code Casual – FEA Chapter or State Shirt – Jeans (No Holes) – Closed Toe Shoes Business Casual – Khakis or Black Pants – Polo or button down shirt – Belt and Dress Shoes Business Professional – S.O. Uniform – Belt and Dress Shoes – Pearls/Necklace for Women – Ties for Men forum.bodybuilding.com

Competitive Events: The Students Perspective by FEA State Officers: Moesha Crawford, Samantha Melendrez, & Tia Randa

Working Lunch: Best Practices in Competition Readiness

Preparing Students for a Successful Event

Leader or Not a Leader? Not a Leader, Move to this side of the room Leader, Move to the right side of the room

Success Strategies Integrate the events into your curriculum Enter everyone Focus on a few events – master them Nail the new events!

Dissecting the Events Select a national or state event that you are unfamiliar with Read through the event from a student’s perspective What roadblocks do you foresee? What strategies or resources will help overcome these roadblocks? Recommendations for revisions?

Practicing for Competitions: ASU Ambassadors

State & National Officer Applications

Rachael Mann, Director Luke Rosson, Assistant Director Rachael Mann, Education & Training Program Specialist Gwen Lamb, administrative assistant Ryan Hamilton, CTSO Lead/FBLA Director FEA State Staff 30