VT AAFCS~~Moving Beyond Poverty: Curriculum
Workshop Feedback and Agenda for The Buck Stops Here
Participant rating for workshop (10 evaluations)
Overall on a 4 point scale: 3
Trainers 3.6
Curriculum 3.6
Comments: The most helpful thing I learned from the workshop today,
Learning about the materials and support available was very helpful.
Financial Fair idea for students (2 comments)
Networking with other teachers
Information on new curriculum and new websites to visit
Obtained tools and activities for my teacher colleagues
Hearing what others do
Good Interaction
Resources for teaching financial literacy (2 comments)
Comments: How likely are you to offer a community fair for your students?
I'm thinking of discussing this with a group in our school that might make this work.
I would love to have a fair with our students.
Possibility
Not sure, but excellent idea for teaching financial literacy
Very likely! Great idea!!
I will think about it. I would prefer to work withi another school.
I will promote the idea with staff
It is a possibility!
Agenda for the VTAFCS Fall Conference October 18, 2007 conference in this pdf file.Download file
The Buck Stops Here: The Cliff Notes for Financial Literacy
Judy Branch, UVM Extension Specialist
Susi Taylor, Director of Financial Literacy: The Direct Foundation
Learn how to adapt the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) curriculum and student guides to middle school students. Explore Internet, CD and community resources for helping middle school students learn to manage (plan spending, saving, sharing and earning) their money. In the afternoon, learn how to energize your community to help teach financial education to middle school age youth, share what is working and learn about other programs and activities available to you.