Workshops
Workshops
Content and creativity to help you teach economics and personal finance
The Georgia Council on Economic Education offers workshops that provide K-12 teachers economics and personal finance content and creative ways to teach it. For most in-person workshops, there are no registration fees, lesson materials are included, lunch is provided, and substitute reimbursement is offered.
To see an example of a Georgia Council workshop and its impact on teachers, check out this video.
Teaching Background Knowledge to Broaden Reading Skills
Grades K-5
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This engaging and practical workshop is designed to help educators integrate content area knowledge with the Science of Reading strategies being implemented in classrooms across Georgia. This workshop aims to equip teachers with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance reading skills while simultaneously delivering robust content instruction in economics.
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-5
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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“Why the Moon?”: The Economics of Space Exploration
Grades 3-5
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In this action-packed workshop, GCEE shares another Earl and Starla tale….Earl & Starla Go to Space. In this latest economic adventure, our favorite felines discover the costs and benefits of space exploration for producers and consumers. There will be several lessons and activities shared that integrate STEM concepts and key U.S. historical milestones. Attendees will receive access to all digital lesson materials and a complimentary copy of Earl and Starla Go to Space.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Georgia Studies and Economics (NEW 2024)
Grade 8
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The 2024 Edition of the 8th Grade workshop features five all new lessons that incorporate various economic concepts into history, geography, and government. The lessons are interactive and utilize fresh approaches to topics like entrepreneurship, water usage in Georgia, budgeting, and more!
Audience: Teachers, Grade 8
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Economics Bootcamp Day I (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
8:30am - 3:00pm
This workshop boosts the comfort level and instructional effectiveness of novice teachers teaching the state-mandated high school personal finance and economics course. This year, Bootcamp is divided up into two days with the first on August 23rd featuring lessons on economic fundamentals, micro-economics, and personal finance. The 2nd day on September 20th will focus on the remaining personal finance standards, macroeconomics and international trade. Teachers are welcome to attend either day or both days. Teachers that attend BOTH sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
Instructional materials and model teaching strategies proven to help students learn personal finance and economics will be shared. Teachers receive lessons and other resources aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audience: Novice Teachers, Grades 9-12.
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Economics Bootcamp Day 2 (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Friday, September 20th, 2024
8:30am - 3:00pm
This workshop boosts the comfort level and instructional effectiveness of novice teachers teaching the state-mandated high school personal finance and economics course. This year, Bootcamp is divided up into two days with the first on August 23rd featuring lessons on economic fundamentals, micro-economics, and personal finance. The 2nd day, Friday, September 20th will focus on the remaining personal finance standards, macroeconomics and international trade. Teachers are welcome to attend either day or both days. Teachers that attend BOTH sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
Instructional materials and model teaching strategies proven to help students learn personal finance and economics will be shared. Teachers receive lessons and other resources aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audience: Novice Teachers, Grades 9-12.
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Economics and the Civil Rights Movement for Grade 5
Grade 5
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This workshop focuses on the economics behind the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the Ten Demands of the March on Washington in 1963. A picture book will be provided to teachers along with all lessons that are demonstrated at the workshop. There is no registration fee for this workshop substitute reimbursement is available, and lunch is provided.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 5
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.
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HS Personal Finance and Economics – Case Studies, Simulations and More! (NEW 2024)
Grades 9-12
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In this highly interactive workshop, GCEE and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (at select locations) will demo lessons and strategies to help participants bring the required Personal Finance and Economics course to life. Participants receive multiple case studies, new award-winning lesson plans and other materials. A variety of personal finance and economics topics will be addressed including, but not limited to budgeting, insurance, payment systems and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, fresh approaches to some economic fundamentals, and more!
Audience: Personal Finance, Economics, and Business Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Stock Market Game Workshop (Virtual & In-Person)
Grades 4-12
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This workshop helps teachers learn how to help their students play the Stock Market Game and, more importantly, learn from the stock market. In the 10-week web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math skills, practice group decision making and analyze cause-and-effect relationships. Participants in this workshop are expected to play the game fall semester, which begins September 30th. Please pay attention to times as the workshop times and lengths vary.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12
All GCEE workshops are provided to teachers at no financial charge.
Virtual Workshops: Materials and 1/2 day substitute reimbursement provided (for workshops occurring during the school day).
In-Person Workshops: Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Select Topics in AP Macroeconomics (Atlanta)
Grades 9-12
Friday, October 4th, 2024
8:30pm - 3:00pm
GCEE, the Atlanta FED, Experienced AP Teachers Austin Green
and Hope Myers will facilitate this session on selected
MACRO topics. As always, presenters will share tips,
test-taking strategies, and materials designed to
prepare your students for success on this year’s
AP Exams. This day will cover MACRO ONLY.
We will do selected topics in AP Micro in the spring.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Lunch, materials, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Grade 4: Teaching Economic Decision-Making & Westward Expansion
Grade 4
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This workshop focuses on the economics at the heart of the historical events addressed in the Grade 4 Social Studies GSE. Picture books are provided to teachers along with all lessons and digital resources that are demonstrated at the workshop.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 4
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.