Virginia Tech Center for Economic Education
Jan 20, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025
12:00 am
Grade Level: High School, Post-high School
Potential Recertification Credits: 55
INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION
Using experiential learning and a field-tested curriculum, Institute participants simultaneously learn basic entrepreneurship content and instructional best-practices by reviewing 400+ classroom-ready resources (news articles, videos, podcasts, infographics, textbooks, lessons, curricula, PPT slides, test banks, etc.) and completing assignments that they can turnaround and use with their students with little to no further preparation. Easily customizable, the Institute content is extremely flexible and accessible to high school students using inquiry, performance, and project-based learning objectives, including service learning which is essentially social and environmental entrepreneurship.
Online modules are self-paced and live Zoom classes feature introductions to supportive community partners, grassroots entrepreneurs who share “lessons learned” (including high school student-entrepreneurs!), and breakout groups for state/national networking, collaboration, resource sharing, and lesson planning. Practical module assignments result in a collection of co-created lessons or other projects that further professional goals (Part A) and a business plan first draft (Part B) to inspire creative strategies for high quality education and self/employment outcomes. Entrepreneurship Educator Certification, Curriculum, 400+ Instructional Resources, Certificate of Completion, and Digital Badge included. Optional 3-hours of undergraduate or graduate credit available.
The Online Entrepreneurship Institute for High School Teachers is aligned with the Virginia Board of Education approved U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination, equipping teachers with the content knowledge, instructional strategies, curriculum, and resources needed to prepare high school students to pass the exam. Details and free exam resources available at https://www.cteresource.org/resources/credentials/us-entrepreneurship-certification-examination.
PART A: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Jan 20 – Feb 21, 2025
25 Hours of Professional Development (5 Weeks)
5 Zoom Classes on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm ET
Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20*
TOPICS: Types of Entrepreneurship, Workplace Intrapreneurship, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Entrepreneur Self-Assessment, Problem-Solving & Research, Entrepreneurial Pathways, Business Opportunity Recognition, Innovation & Design Thinking, and Lean Canvas & Lean Startup
BREAK Feb 24 – Mar 7
PART B: Business Plan
Mar 10 – Apr 11, 2025
30 Hours of Professional Development (5 Weeks)
5 Zoom Classes on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm ET
Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10*
TOPICS: Business Plan, Competitive Analysis, Marketing & Branding, Operations & Resources, Management & Networking, Start-up Costs & Funding Sources, Accounting & Financial Statements, Business Structures & Taxes, Risk Mitigation, and Elevator Pitch
*Class recordings also available.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Seating is limited to 50 high school teachers, so please only register if you are serious about completing the Institute. It requires about 5 hours of work per week.
Fee: NO CHARGE
Additional Information:
Institute details and syllabus will be emailed to registered participants one week before Part A starts.
Teachers have the option to complete the Institute for 3-hours of university undergraduate or graduate credit for $135. Details will be shared during the first live Zoom class.
As per VDOE licensure regulations, teachers who earn 3-hours of university undergraduate or graduate credit are awarded 90 hours toward recertification with the approval of their supervisor.
Instructor: Dr. Cheryl Ayers
Contact Person:
Dr. Cheryl Ayers
Center for Economic Education
Virginia Tech
cheryl42@vt.edu
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