Advisor Resources

CTSO Consent Form (Updated December 2021)

This form must be completed by all members attending any state and/or national conference. A copy must be on file with the state and local advisor.

CTSO Advisor Responsibilities

This lists the responsibilities of the local advisor in order to help run an effective chapter and to help the Executive Directors do their jobs more effectively.

Event Financial Report

This form (or one similar to it) may be used for the financial reporting of a CTSO event.

Treasurer's Report

This form (or one similar to it) may be used for the periodic reporting of a CTSO's financial condition.

Activity Planning Worksheet

This form may be helpful when chapters are planning activities. It provides a guideline for what needs to be done.

CTSO A Reference Guide

This national publication is the Third Edition published in 2008 to provide the most updated information. Please read Chapter 2 CTSO Links to Federal Programs to find out what are required and permissible use of state and local funds. Also Chapter 4 Role of National, State, and Local CTSO may help.

CTSO Guide to Accessing Federal Perkins Funds

For the Support of Career & Technical Student Organizations. Besides providing information about the Perkins Funding, Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions answers many of the typical types of questions advisors have.

Local Chapter Program of Work

This is a sample of an FCCLA local chapter's program of work. For state association Programs of Work, please go to Reports link.

CTSO Comparison Chart (Currently being updated 2024)

This document is intended to help stakeholders compare what CTSOs that are available to students.

FBLA By-laws

FFA By-laws

HOSA By-laws

SkillsUSA By-laws

Knowing Parts of a Business Meeting — Intro to Agenda

Pass the Play-doh — Team Building — Communicating — 15–20 minutes

Safety Pin Pick-up — Team Building — Communicating — 15–20 minutes

Left and Right — Pass the Mints — Communicating — Listening — 5 Minutes

Mirror Maze — Communicating — Perspectives — 5–10 Minutes

Mirror Maze Sheet to use with above activity

FLIP This House — Team Building — Communicating — 10 Minutes

Paperclip Patterns — Communicating — With and Without Feedback — 10–15 Minutes

Cookie Cutter Creation — Team Building — Communicating — 10 Minutes

Alternative Actions — Team Work — Communicating — 15–20 Minutes

Alternative Actions — Cards for Game

Let It Roll — Blank

CTSO Dice Breaker

CTSO Dice Breaker Sheet

Wheel of Names — Spinning Wheel to Customize

Coin Flip — Customize

Various Dice Toss Options

Deal Yourself a Winning Hand

Stacked Deck