CDE

Overview:

Teaching the Personal Financial Literacy expectations embedded within the Colorado Academic Standards is supported through a wide array of free instructional resources. This webpage lists classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, scholarship opportunities for students, and instructional tools for teaching personal finance. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource please email Tory Tripp. For additional opportunities please check Professional Development.

Note: If you are unable to access any portion of this resource bank, please contact Tory Tripp, 720-765-1619.

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Professional Development

Foundation for Teaching Economics Professional Development

Professional development opportunities for economics and personal finance education by the Foundation for Teaching Economics. Many sessions offer stipends and/or graduate credit.

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: Foundation for Teaching Economics Professional Development

Type of Resource:

Professional Development

Topic:

Economics
Personal Finance

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PD Resource

Each program format provides methodological and content instruction. Participants learn to incorporate activity-based lessons into their economics classes and also add to their expertise in the field. In addition to micro-and macro-economics, programs also covered a variety of applied economic topics, such as economic history, international trade, and the environment.