Professional Development Opportunities
The Kentucky Council and its Centers offer training for teachers through professional development offerings, approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. These professional development workshops focus on KCEE curricula that have been aligned with the Core Content and can guide teachers as they integrate economics, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy into subjects like, social studies, math, arts and humanities, practical living, language arts, science, business, and economics.
Registration is required for ALL workshops!
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June 2, 2008 9:00-noon |
Chocolate Economics Workshop
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Elementary Teachers, Grades K-5 @ Ruth Hunt Candy Company in Mt. Sterling, KY This "tasty" curriculum uses a chocolate theme to teach elementary school lessons that directly correlate with the national content standards in economics. Everyone who attends for the entire workshop will receive PD certificates and a free copy of the curriculum, valued at $25 and a tour of the factory. A boxed lunch will also be provided. There is a $10 registration fee to attend this workshop, and this must be paid in advance. for more info and to register |
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Summer June 9-June 19 |
Selected Topics in Economic Education -
Integrating Economics into the K-12 Curriculum ECO594-W41 -
offered by Northern Kentucky University Choose one of three options that best fits your needs 1) all online, 2) attending Right Start and online, and 3) attending Financial Literacy Summit and online. For more info visit www.econ.org/pd/ECO594Sum08.pdf for more info and to register. |
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SUMMER June 16-July 3 MTTF 12:30-3:50pm |
ECO 597 - Teaching and application of Economic Principles K-12 @ Madisonville Community College Join us for this summer course that will help teachers understand basic economic concepts and develop lesson plans for effectively teaching economics to their students. Course format will be demonstrative lectures and simulations, special topic discussions, and hands-on classroom and learning activities. Contact Barry Brown @barry.brown@murraystate.edu or 270-809-4277 for more information. for more info |
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JUNE 25-26 Wed 9:00-4:30 Thurs 8:30-2:00 |
Life Fundamentals
Financial Literacy Summit
- (for educators and administrators - grades 4-12) FREE for Educators! This two-day Summit will focus on financial education and is appropriate for all teachers of grades 4-12. You will hear presentations about the state of financial education in Kentucky and will attend sessions to learn about curriculum and resources you can use to teach financial concepts in your classrooms. Sessions will be offered for educators by the Federal Reserve Bank, KCEE, and other Kentucky Jumpstart Coalition partners. (Your expenses will be hotel overnight accommodations, if needed.) See Agenda
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SUMMER June 2008 |
ECO 807 Seminar in Economic Education
- This course is intended to provide middle- and
high-school teachers with content, experiences, and resources they can take
into their classrooms and use directly with their students. For more information |
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Tues JULY 22 10-4pm EST |
FREE!
Math: Connections for LIFE - 2008
Summer Conference (Grades 4-8) KCEE and |