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    Summer Professional Development Programs for Teachers

    Teachers: The following FREE opportunities for earning ACT 48 credit hours are available from EconomicsPennsylvania: 

    The Right Start Institute: a four day  program for economics, social studies and business teachers. Deadline extended to July 1, 2009.
     
    These courses are available on the EconomicsPennsylvania Learning Management System. All courses are designed to be self-directed modules. Teachers receive Act 48 credit and curriculum for completing the modules at their leisure. Each course indicates application to PA Standards in Economics; some courses include application to other standards as well.
     
    Stock Market Game (SMG) Courses for Grades 4 - 12:
    • Basic SMG Training Module: Learn how to incorporate the game and resource materials in your classroom. Teachers who complete the program receive three free portfolios for Fall 2009 game. 
    • See also Math Behind the Market under Math Connections.

    General Financial Literacy:

    • Money$mart (Grades 8-12): Resources and lessons that cover four basic financial concepts: Banking Basics; Paycheck Analysis; Credit Issues; Basic Investments. Teachers can download lesson plans from site.
    • Strive to Drive Training (Grades 8 - 12): Receive 5 free game sets and learn how to use the game in the classroom.  

    Economics and Children's Literature (Grades 2-5): Explore the appropriate economic concepts for elementary level students and learn how to use children's literature to infuse these concepts in your curriculum. Teachers receive copies of Incorporating Economics into Children's Literature and one children's book highlighted in the module.

    Math Connections:

    • Implementing the Math and Economics Curriculum: Review the curriculum and see the how economics can enliven the math curriculum. Teachers receive copies of the curriculum. Three levels available:
      • Grades 9-12
      • Grades 6-8
      • Grades 3-5
    • Math Behind the Market (Grades 4-12): Learn how to prepare your students for a more secure financial future while reinforcing math concepts. Receive a copy of the curriculum. May be used in conjunction with the Stock Market Game or as standalone lessons.
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