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High School Workshops

Real World Economics: A Collaborative Program on Economics and Civil Discourse

Offered By: Virginia Tech
Virginia Council on Economic Education

Sep 10, 2024, 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

Sphere Education Initiatives, the Virginia Council on Economic Education, and the Virginia Tech Center for Economic Education invite you to a special one‐day, in-person professional development event in beautiful and historic Charlottesville, Virginia!

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Research-based Reasons to Integrate Entrepreneurship Across Economics, Personal Finance & CTE Courses (Conference)

Offered By: Virginia Tech

Sep 25, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024, 12:00 am

High School, Middle School, Post-high School

NOTE: To attend this in-person workshop, please join us at the ACTE Region II Conference in Florida from September 25-27, 2024.

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Online Personal Finance Institute

Offered By: George Mason University

Oct 10, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024, All Day

High School, Middle School

This online, asynchronous institute is designed for those teaching the personal finance portion of high school Economics and Personal Finance. Over its six weeks, it covers detailed content instruction including banking, credit, consumer rights and responsibilities, insurance, taxes, financial planning and planning for further education after high school.

Take the W!SE Financial Literacy test and have the opportunity to earn this teacher certification at no charge.
Teachers who complete the entire institute and pass the W!SE certification will also be recognized as VCEE Certified Personal Finance Educators.
Participants receive the Virtual Economics Version 5.0 flash drive with over 1,400 activity-based lessons searchable by grade and topic, 51 key economic concepts, and a glossary with over 500 terms. ($164.95 value).
Each week features guest speakers who are content specialists in their field – including taxes, banking, insurance, and financial planning.

Educators who successfully complete this course with proven mastery will be honored as a VCEE Certified Economic Educator: High School Personal Finance.

Sponsors:
Appalachian Power | State Farm | Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation | Virginia Credit Union | Virginia Lottery

Bank of America | Truist Foundation | Virginia Society of CPAs | Wells Fargo

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Teaching Economics Using Rockstar Current Events Resources & Strategies

Offered By: Virginia Tech

Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

High School, Middle School, Post-high School

Enhance your teaching toolkit with some of the greatest hits in current events resources and strategies!

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Practical Innovations in Entrepreneurship Education for Secondary Grades

Offered By: Virginia Tech

Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

High School, Middle School, Post-high School

Join us to learn easy yet highly engaging ways to prepare students for the Innovation & Gig Economy without teaching a traditional entrepreneurship class!

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Educational Opportunities in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness

Offered By: Virginia Tech

Nov 06, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

High School, Middle School, Post-high School

Calling all teachers and students to join us to learn about the many opportunities available at Virginia Tech in agricultural economics and agribusiness! The newly Virginia Board-approved U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination for high school students will also be shared.

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