Purpose

To identify and provide recognition for outstanding economic programs in Georgia To encourage the growth and development of effective programs in economic education

Definition

An exemplary program is a currently implemented economics program of outstanding quality based on a curriculum framework consistent with the National Council on Economic Education Curriculum Framework and Georgia Council on Economic Education guidelines. GCEE Programs of Excellence will recognize complete economic programs (no single grade levels or single courses) which encourage articulation, balance of content, a variety of teaching strategies, and the involvement of teachers, students, and the community.

Winners

2009 Gwinnett County – for systemwide K-12 program  2008 Fayette County – for systemwide K-12 program  2005 Gwinnett County – for economic history programs 2004 Houston County – for the Georgia Stock Market Game 2003 Fayette County – for Mini-Society 2001 Timothy Elementary (Athens-Clarke) – for Timothyville 1999 Henry County – for Mini-Society 1996 Knight Elementary (Gwinnett) – for Knight Town

Category of Entry

System-wide K - 12 Program System-wide Elementary School Program System-wide Middle School Program System-wide High School Program Single Elementary School Building Single Middle School Building Single High School Building

Selection Committee

Selection committee members will be selected from the Georgia Council on Economic Education, Georgia Department of Education, social studies specialists, university professionals, and other appropriate economic educators.

NOMINATIONS PROCEDURE