Unique Pilot Program Opportunity for High School Teachers
Are you new to teaching personal finance, or looking to revitalize your curriculum?
The Council for Economic Education (CEE) invites you to apply for a groundbreaking one-semester pilot program designed for 11th and 12th grade teachers.
Course Overview
This one-semester stand-alone high school course teaches the core concepts of personal finance including: decision-making, spending, saving, managing risk, earning income, investing, and managing credit.
Throughout this 16-week course, your students will build their critical thinking skills by working in teams to develop a financial plan for a fictitious family. The semester culminates in a case study presentation to a panel of judges.
Why Participate?
- Meet your state personal finance requirements with a fully supported curriculum
- Collaborate with a network of teachers to share ideas and best practices
- Receive a $500 teacher stipend to support your involvement, subject to your school system’s policies
- Use research backed effective techniques for teaching and have the opportunity to help shape this innovative course
Pilot Program Summary
- Learn how to teach 11th and 12th grade personal finance
- The turn-key curriculum is made up of lesson plans, case studies, and student workshops that contain PowerPoints, a student activity version, and a teacher instructed version.
- 16-week course for spring semester 2025 (Jan-May)
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your personal finance teaching and make a meaningful impact on your students’ future!