24th Annual Future Educators Association® National Conference
April 26-28, 2013 • Orlando, Florida
Conference Competitions
Two types of competitions are offered at the annual Future Educators Association® national conference each year: individual competitions and FEA chapter competitions. The FEA national competitions are aligned with the Education & Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements and represent the culmination of the future educator's program of study. Many of the contestants have won local, regional, and/or state competitions to earn the right to compete at the national level. The FEA national competitions showcase the best and the brightest future educators.
Visit the Past Conferences page to see winning entries from previous competitions, including the 2012 competition winners. You can also download a press release about the 2012 FEA national competitions (PDF).
FEA Leadership Award - Win a $1,000 scholarship!
(Eligible to apply: High school students, juniors and seniors only; Deadline to apply is Jan. 4, 2012)
The deadline for this competition has passed.
The FEA Leadership Award, sponsored by the PDK Greater San Antonio chapter, honors members who exemplify the characteristics that the Future Educators Association® seeks to develop among its members, including sound leadership qualities and a strong commitment to improving education in local communities. This award is given to FEA members who have made notable, voluntary contributions to education and, in doing so, demonstrated outstanding initiative. The FEA Leadership Award is the highest honor that an FEA member can earn. While there is no limit to the number of students who can receive this award in a given year, one student will be chosen as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, provided by the PDK Greater San Antonio chapter. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: EDC03 and EDC07.
Individual Competitions (one entry per chapter, per competition)
Impromptu Speaking
(Eligible to apply: Middle school, high school, and college students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
Poise, self-confidence, and the ability to use effective oral communication skills while under pressure are valuable qualities of all educators. This event is designed to recognize FEA members who demonstrate these qualities by combining clear thinking and conversational speaking into an interesting presentation on a current education topic. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
Lesson Planning and Delivery
(Eligible to apply: High school and college students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
Planning, preparing, and delivering effective lessons are critical skills all educators must perfect. This competition challenges future educators to plan and deliver a lesson of their choosing to an actual classroom of students. Self-reflection following the lesson is an essential component of this competition as future educators begin the practice of honing their own teaching skills. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: EDC01, EDC02, EDPC01, EDPC02, EDPC03, and EDPC04.
FEA Moment
(Eligible to apply: High school students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
The purpose of the FEA Moment competition is to showcase three students at the FEA National Conference whose FEA experience has been a convincing factor in their decisions to become educators. The speaker has three minutes or less to communicate this message. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
Essay Competition
(Eligible to apply: Middle school and high school students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
Being able to express one's thoughts clearly in written form is critical to success in almost any field, including education. The purpose of the essay competition is to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their writing skills, as well as express their views on a current topic in education. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
Job Application Competition
(Eligible to apply: High school and college students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
The job application competition is an opportunity for FEA members to develop and practice their cover letter and résumé writing skills, as well as their interview skills. In this competition, entrants apply for one of two positions in the education field, which includes submitting a cover letter and résumé that details relevant work, volunteer, and educational experiences. Judges will review the cover letters and résumés and—just like any job application process—will select the top five candidates for each position to be interviewed at the FEA National Conference. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS04, ESS09, and EDC09.
Chapter Competitions (one entry per chapter, per competition)
Energy Day
(Eligible to apply: High school students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
This competition is sponsored by the National Foundation for Energy Education and its The Great American Energy Debate project. In this competition, the FEA chapter will plan and conduct an Energy Day for a local middle or high school. To participate, the chapter members must plan and implement an energy-themed series of lessons and activities for a grade level, selected classes, or the entire school. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS03, ESS04, ESS07, EDC02, EDC03, EDC05, EDPA03, EDPB02, EDPC01, EDPC02, EDPC03, and EDPC04.
Public Service Announcement
(Eligible to apply: High school and college students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
The Public Service Announcement Competition allows FEA chapter members to collaboratively problem-solve as they produce a creative, multimedia video clip designed to elevate the image of teaching. This competition affords students an opportunity to sharpen their skills as both leaders and productive team members. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS04, ESS07, ESS10, EDC02, and EDC07.
Ethical Dilemma
(Eligible to apply: High school and college students; Deadline to apply is Dec. 19, 2011)
The deadline for entering this competition has passed.
In the Ethical Dilemma Competition, FEA chapters are presented with an ethical education-related dilemma. This competition requires FEA members to think deeply about an ethical issue, employ critical-thinking skills, and use persuasive communication techniques to collaboratively solve an ethical dilemma. Chapter members will debate the topic together, come to a consensus, and then prepare a five-minute video presentation stating their chapter's collective view on the ethical dilemma. When applying for this competition, the chapter must select two or three students to present the recommendation to a panel of judges at the conference. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESSO3, ESS04, ESS07, ESS08, ESS10, EDC02, EDC03, EDC07, and EDC08.
