FS Prep/Prostart

 

 

 

What is FS Prep?  The FS Prep Instructional Resource is a two-year comprehensive culinary and foodservice instructional resource including daily lesson plans, lab and lecture guides, supplementary materials, tests and quizzes; all in modular and electronic format.

What is ProStart?  The ProStart® Program is a two-year industry-based program that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students gain valuable restaurant and foodservice skills through their academic and workplace experiences.  

 
NEWS! FS Prep Schools to receive the benefits of the National Restaurant Association's ProStart Program

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is in the process of restructuring their relationships with the state restaurant associations to align programs more cohesively.  With this underway, the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF) will be offering newly added benefits of NRA's ProStart program to current TRAEF FS Prep Schools.    

Under Texas requirements (TRAEF), high schools will not be eligible to become ProStart schools without purchasing the FS Prep curriculum.

In 2010, NRA will be updating the  Prostart curriculum into. TRAEF will align the new materials to the existing FS Prep curriculum, therefore NRA will recognize all FS Prep schools as ProStart schools. (Currently, FS Prep aligns with the 2nd edition of the ProStart curriculum.)

As of Fall 2009-Spring 2010, Texas schools who participate in the FS Prep program will qualify to become a ProStart school; receiving the benefits of the ProStart program.

 Benefits of FS Prep Include:

  • Curriculum and individual lesson plans aligned with Texas Education Agency’s current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
  • Access to instructor curriculum training
  • Advance access and reduced rates at TRA Education Foundation Culinary Educators Training Conference
  • Opportunity to gain industry experience through TRAEF’s paid Teachers Externship Program
  • Industry news, current events and information, and exclusive discounts courtesy of the Texas Restaurant Association
  • National program recognition
  • NRA Support
  • Teacher Certification (Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator certification or CSFE)
  • Students Certification(s) - Student Certificate of Achievement (COA), and Knowledge-Based and Practicum Certifications (to be announced in 2010), Servsafe Certification
  • Teacher Resources, templates, and online discussion forums (online via teacher’s only website)
  • Texas-based student culinary and restaurant management competitions. Qualifying students will move on to national competitions for the chance to win scholarships
  • Access to Scholarships for educators and students
  • Educator Training & Development  

 
Download your FS Prep Cirriculum Packet NOW!

FS Prep Brochure
Program Summary and Sample Lessons
FS Prep Order Form


 Exclusive FS Prep Educator Opportunities

Student Competitions
Educator Trainings
FS Prep Newsletter - On The Menu
Teacher's Externship Program 


Click here to view current FS Prep Schools
 


An Ideal Candidate For FS Prep has:

  • An existing culinary arts program in place

  • A demonstration kitchen containing industrial equipment

  • A supportive administration


What if my school does not have a commerical kitchen?
If working toward acquiring a commercial kitchen, download your copy of the TRAEF's Making the Transition guide and work with your local TRA chapter to assist you in building an adequate facility and build community support.


Questions on the FS Prep Program? Contact the TRA Education Foundation at (800)395-2872.  

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