Making Sense of Money and Banking
Sponsored by the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the University of North Florida Center for Economic Education
Wednesday and Thursday, July 23–24, 2008
8 a.m.–3 p.m. (ET)
Location: The Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 800 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
So, you want to know about money? This two-day introductory professional development course for educators of all related disciplines is designed to introduce teachers to the basics of teaching students about money, banking, and the Federal Reserve System. Emphasis is placed on strategies for active and collaborative learning designed to meet state standards for economics and personal finance. The workshop is designed for teachers of students in grades 9–12, though all teachers are welcome to attend.
Lunch and breakfast will be provided, and each attendee will receive free educational materials. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.
Registration deadline is Friday, July 18, 2008.
For more information, please contact Sara Messina at sara.messina@atl.frb.org or by phone at 904-632-1133.
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