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Building 21st Century Career Readiness:
Focus on Economics and Financial Literacy
Link to Presentations
Teachers in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join us
this summer at a virtual conference being held at each of the six Regents
Universities. Free resources and training will be provided for integrating
"real life" economics and personal finance with a focus on the career clusters
model. This workshop will be especially helpful to FACS, business, math,
social studies &
technical ed teachers. Graduate credit with a partial scholarship is
optional. Scholarships range from $80-$175 depending on the University.
A copy of the Virtual Economics CD ($100 value) will
be provided to each participants. This interactive tool helps you
understand the most important concepts for integrating economics and personal
finance. Features also allow you to find the right lessons to teach them
in your subject area and at your specific grade level. Over 1,200 lessons
are on this CD searchable by grade level, concept, Voluntary National Content
Standards in Economics or your state economic standards. Lessons are
printable. The glossary also puts over 500 economics terms and definitions
at your fingertips.
July 1-2, 2009
You may select to attend this conference at any of the follow
University locations:
ESU, FHSU,
KSU, KU (Edwards Campus-KC), PSU or WSU Campus
Day 1:
8:30 am - Continental Breakfast/Introductions/Pre-test
9:00 - 4:30 pm - Sessions/guest speakers
(lunch provided)
4:30 pm - Dismissed
Day 2:
8:30 am - Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 4:30 pm - Sessions/guest speakers
(lunch provided)
4:30 pm - Dismissed
The workshop is designed to enhance the understanding and teaching of economics
and personal finance for middle and high school teachers. As a certified
teacher currently under contract you also have the option of receiving one
graduate credit from the University to the KCEE partial scholarship.
Great opportunity for
business, FACS, math, social studies & gifted teachers.
Cost:
All costs associated with the conference - including meals (breakfast & lunch), curriculum materials are provided
of charge. Housing and transportation will not be
provided however we will try to negotiate reasonable rates with an area hotel.
Deposit:
$25 refundable deposit required. Applications will not be
considered unless a deposit is received. Deposits are not cashed and
are returned uncashed at the end of the program or in the event you are not
selected. Please remember to mail your deposit payable to the KCEE if
you are accepted.
Graduate Credit Option:
In addition to receiving this fantastic training, you have the option of
choosing to earn professional development points or 1 graduate credit hour with
a scholarship. See tuition assistance below for details. All
graduate credit paperwork will be taken care of the first day of the workshop.
No scholarship application is necessary.
Application:
Apply online now! Spaces
are still available!
You will be notified of your acceptance.
You are welcome to apply online but you
will need to mail in your $25 deposit if you are accepted. Deposits are
returned uncashed at the end of the event.
2009 Locations & Tuition Assistance:
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