FPS Missouri

Yes, Future Problem Solving works well beyond the classroom in all the spaces and places young people learn. Some groups participate in community-based Future Problem Solving clubs not affiliated with any school. Other students choose to take part as individuals. Great out-of-school time options for doing Future Problem Solving include after-school enrichment settings, youth development programs, and independent learning channels.

Use the registration interest form to share your information with us. Once we receive your registration submission, we will generate an invoice for the regular season registration fees for payment. Fees are due prior to the submission of any student work.

What are the registration deadlines? 
We recommend registering by October 1. Early registration allows for feedback on both optional Global Issues practice problems and extended time to complete Community Projects. There is no reduction in fees for later registrations. Students may register to compete in multiple programs.

Global Issues
MO Teams (4 students): $120 per team
MO Individuals: $30 per student

Community Projects
MO Teams (up to 15 students): $120 per team
MO Individuals: $30 per student

Creative Writing 
MO Individuals: $30 per student

Storytelling
MO Individuals: $30 per student

Learning Problem Solving
MO Teams (1 to 4 students): $75 per team

All coaches gain access to instructional and program materials designed to help them guide their students through the problem-solving process as well as prepare for each regular season topic challenge.

Missouri program registration fees cover everything students need for each competition.

Topic learning units are also available for purchase. Each unit contains background research, more suggested readings, discussion questions, learning prompts, assessment resources, and activity units that pair topic information with 6-step problem-solving process training.

Additional fees are required for those invited to attend our world finals.

Find everything else you need to know in our Resources Library to get started and get to work with Future Problem Solving competitions. Learn more about our program competitions, get inspired by our students’ work, find how-to articles, free tools, resources, and best practices to apply. 

Our Topic Center and store also include many valuable coaching resources. Additional training is available upon request.

The Missouri State Finals are virtual for each Future Problem Solving program.

Global Issues competitors will submit their booklet during the competition window, ending on April 3, 2027.

Creative Writers and Storytelling students will receive their results on, or before, April 1, 2027.

Community Projects participants will receive final results after the final project submission on April 17, 2027.

Every student who participates in the affiliate finals receives a certificate and a medal. Coaches will receive results and feedback through email. Winners in all programs will be invited to compete at the International Conference in June. Coaches will be notified as soon as evaluations are complete, in early April.

Each year, evaluators assess submissions of student work and provide authentic assessment and feedback. All Missouri evaluators must complete virtual training modules or in-person training in the program(s) they wish to evaluate and submit a sample of their evaluation for review. Many alumni find serving as an evaluator rewarding. Experienced senior division students may certify to evaluate younger divisions. Often, college students and professionals find evaluating fits their schedules well. Current coaches, parents, and other FPS Missouri leaders may choose to wear this hat, too. Retired coaches, educators, and professionals also enjoy staying connected by evaluating student work. For further information contact Janet at janetfite@gmail.com.

Future Problem Solving Missouri Leadership

Janet Fite & Deana Bindel
Affiliate Co-Directors

FPS Missouri Evaluation Coordinators

All our Missouri evaluators are Internationally certified.

Janet Fite
Global Issues Team Junior & Middle Divisions

Susan DeClue
Global Issues Team Senior Division

Deana Bindel
Global Issues Individual

Sue Wagner
Creative Writing & Community Projects Evaluation Team Lead