The Whys and Hows of Teaching Personal Finance
Have you ever asked yourself “Is personal finance impacting students lives?” This workshop is designed to show participants examples of students who’s lives have been positively impacted by personal finance lessons. You will also learn how personal finance can benefit all schools; including immediate and long term benefits. You will also have an opportunity to see a lesson example and additional resources.
What: The Whys and Hows of Teaching Personal Finance
When: April 14, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Who: Middle and High School Educators - Clock Hours Available!
How: Zoom! Once you're registered, you'll receive an email with the Zoom link invite.
Register TODAY - April 14, 2022
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Understanding and Teaching About Taxes
When: April 27, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Intro to Financial Beginnings
When: May 5, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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HAPO Educator Resources
When: May 11, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Register TODAY - May 11, 2022
Keys to Your Future
When: May 26, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Register TODAY - March 9, 2022
***We will continue to add trainings throughout the year. ***
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Questions?? Email FEPPP Executive Director, Tracy Godat at tracy.godat@k12.wa.us
Mary Ziegert is a 4th grade teacher at Evergreen Forest Elementary School in Lacey, Washington. Mary has over 20 years of teaching experience. Her earlier days of teaching were in Virginia, where she taught History.
It was during a Junior Achievement lesson that Mary realized children were not being truthful about things they were buying or where they live. Mary realized the sorrow she felt about students making up an imaginary circumstance to impress friends based on their financial insecurity. That experience gave Mary the vision of the importance of how she would approach financial education in her classrooms. Mary’s strategy is to make a personal connection with the parents at the beginning of the school year. This includes grandparents, aunts, guardians and/or other caregivers.
FEPPP Executive Director, Tracy Godat, sat down with Mary and asked her about teaching and why financial education is important to her. Here’s what she had to say.
TG: I know you have had other employment besides teaching – why teaching?
MZ: Teaching was my original dream. I wanted to teach because I believed there had to be other kids out there like I was who weren’t at the top of the class but still had so much to offer. I wanted to make a difference.
TG: What are you most proud of as a teacher?
MZ: I am proud of the connections I make with students and families. It touches my heart when I come across students that I taught many, many years ago and they still remember me. That feels good - I love when I get wedding invitations! It means I made a difference to a child. Two years ago, I even had a parent come back to volunteer 15 years after I had her son in my class. She sought me out because she remembered me. That is a huge compliment.
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Getting Into College Just Got Easier
Colleges are making big changes to help Washington students access and apply for college. For this year’s seniors, the college admissions process is easier than ever:
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Test-Optional Admissions: Most Washington colleges no longer require applicants to take standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. Some colleges do require an alternative in place of test scores, such as a letter of recommendation or success in certain high school classes. For those who opt to take the tests, good scores can have some benefits. Learn more about test-optional admissions.
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Guaranteed College Admissions: Some public and private four-year colleges guarantee admission to qualified students. Requirements vary but typically include meeting high school course requirements and graduating above a specified GPA level. Students still need to apply and complete the admissions process. Learn more about guaranteed college admissions.
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Open Admission Colleges: Washington’s public two-year community and technical colleges are open access. Anyone with a high school diploma or GED can apply and attend. Test scores and GPAs are not considered. Registration is open year-round, so it’s never too late to get started! Learn more about open admission colleges.
Admissions requirements vary, so always check with each college directly for the latest information.
College or training after high school means more options and greater security—and financial aid, including the generous Washington College Grant, can help cover the costs. More families are eligible than ever before. Apply now!
Learn more and plan your future on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.
Certificate Renewal - STEM, Equity-Based School Practices, and Leadership Clock Hours
Professional learning on equity-based school practices equips educators to facilitate learning and growth for each and every student. Beginning July 1, 2023, teacher and administrator certificate renewal applications must include evidence of professional learning focused on equity-based school practices (HB 1426).
Teachers must complete 15 clock hours focused on equity-based school practices, and teachers who hold STEM-related endorsements must also complete 15 clock hours in STEM integration. Administrators must complete 10 clock hours on equity-based school practices, 10 clock hours on national educational leadership standards, and 5 clock hours on government-to-government relations with tribal nations. The new certificate renewal requirements may only be offered by legislatively designated providers. Educators must continue to meet existing certificate renewal requirements.
CTE Dual Credit Survey
Your input is needed! We respectfully invite you to complete a survey on CTE Dual Credit in Washington State on behalf of Seattle Colleges and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
The feedback collected through this survey will help the state to identify challenges in CTE Dual Credit programs, inform the development of recommendations for addressing them, and provide ideas and examples for guidebooks and resources on CTE Dual Credit to support local programs.
Your voice is important for this work, and we appreciate the time you take to respond. The survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCJ6J9D. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by March 29, 2022.
The survey is being conducted by RTI International, a nonprofit research institute. RTI will keep your responses private and store and share identifying information separately from your answers. Please note that RTI may follow up with you about some of your answers. If you have any questions about the survey, contact Laura Rasmussen Foster at lrasmussen@rti.org.
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