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 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.
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Download a sortable Excel sheet with all the spring 2020 workshops here: 2020 Spring Workshop Schedule - Public
AP Economics Summer Institute
Grades 9-12
The Georgia Council’s AP Economics Summer Institute has long been the premier summer institute for AP Economics in the Southeast. Not only is the institute cheaper than many competitors, but for this discounted price, teachers get an extra day of training, access to TWO instructors, the ability to get certified in Micro AND Macro, and additional books and materials that ONLY GCEE provides. This year, the AP Economics institute will be at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta from June 15th – 19th. NOTE, the registration link below will take you a different website for registration for this event. Scroll to the bottom of that page and look for the green “register” button there.
Audience: AP Econ Teachers (new and experienced), Grades 9-12
Materials, breakfast, and lunch provided each day.
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Stock Market Game Workshop
Grades 4-12
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 this semester.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12
Materials and substitute reimbursement provided. Lunch provided at select locations.
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Economics in Children’s Literature: Grades 4 and 5
Grades 4-5
This workshop uses four unique children’s books to help fourth and fifth grade teachers incorporate effective literacy strategies into creative and engaging STEM, language arts, and social studies lessons. All four books are provided to teachers along with the lessons that are demonstrated at the workshop. There is no registration fee for this workshop, instructional materials are provided, substitute reimbursement is available, and lunch is provided.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4 & 5
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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A Day with Martha Rush – High School Economics
Grades 9-12
Martha Rush will lead this highly engaging workshop demonstrating a series of lessons on a variety of topics designed to get you and your students excited about economics and the economic way of thinking. Martha is a multi-time national Economics Challenge winner, AP Reader and consultant, and national presenter. Her unique and creative approaches to economic concepts have inspired teachers across the country.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Georgia Public Broadcasting Behind the Scenes
Grades 8-12
This unique workshop will help participants understand the important roles Georgia Public Broadcasting plays in Georgia. From educational initiatives to quality entertainment, Georgia Public Broadcasting has been enriching the lives of Georgia citizens since the 1960’s. This workshop will provide insight into how GPB operates, provides educational services, and remains relevant in today’s fast-paced entertainment landscape.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 8-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Teaching about Japan
Grades 7-12
The Japanese Consulate in Atlanta hosts this workshop that will include a variety of speakers, teachers, and special guests discussing selected topics relating to Japan. Between the 2020 Olympics, the recent enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, GCEE’s recent travels to Japan, and Georgia’s thousands of ongoing business relationships, there is plenty to learn about!
Audience: Teachers, grades 7-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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NGPF Fincamp
Grades 6-12
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is coming back to Georgia for two of their dynamic FinCamps! These personal finance workshops help teachers see the wealth of resources Next Gen has to offer as well as exposing teachers to new methods and materials to teach this important material.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-12
Breakfast, lunch, materials, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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NOTE: Registration for these workshops is handled through NGPF – NOT the Georgia Council!
International Economics for Grades 6 and 7
Grades 6 and 7
This workshop is designed to help 6th and 7th grade teachers engage students in the economic concepts found in both the 6th and 7th grade Georgia Milestones. A portion of the workshop will also be dedicated to helping teachers find data to apply these concepts to the history, geography, and government standards found within the courses.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6 and 7
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Macroeconomics – A Deeper Look
Grades 9-12
This workshop for high school teachers focuses on content enrichment, lessons, and activities designed to help teachers engage students with the macroeconomics domain of the High School Economics course. All aspects of macroeconomics will be presented including measurement, analysis of the macroeconomy, the Federal Reserve Bank, monetary, and fiscal policy. Teachers attending this workshop are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet as many online resources will be featured.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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Economics in Children’s Literature: Grade 3
Grade 3
This workshop uses four unique children’s books to help 3rd grade teachers incorporate effective literacy strategies into creative and engaging math, science, language arts, and social studies lessons. All four books are provided to teachers along with the lessons that are demonstrated at the workshop. There is no registration fee for this workshop, instructional materials are provided, substitute reimbursement is available, and lunch is provided.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 3
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided
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High School 2020
Grades 9-12
This workshop for high school teachers includes six new lessons with materials designed to teach components of all five domains in the High School Economics GSE. Exchange rates, trade barriers, circular flow, factors of production, sustainability, and other key concepts are taught through interactive lessons that are provided at no charge for teachers at the end of the workshop.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.
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Assessing Student Knowledge in Economics
Grades 4 - 12
A key element of teaching economics is understanding what students know and can do with the content. This workshop features segments about writing effective test items, designing rubrics and delivering meaningful feedback as well as other important assessment practices. The workshop will primarily focus on the Economics standards at each grade level. Teachers analyze, evaluate, and create assessments in the workshop that can be used immediately in their classroom.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Financial Literacy for Middle Grades
Grades 6-8
While only a small portion of the middle school Georgia Standards of Excellence, personal financial literacy is a lifelong skill-set that can – and should – be taught at multiple ages. This workshop delivers content and new lesson plans written by Georgia teachers designed to engage middle school students and help them understand personal financial literacy from a variety of angles.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-8
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.
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Economic Decision Making and the Civil Rights Movement
Grades 5 and 8
This workshop focuses on the economics behind the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. Workshop participants will receive lessons and activities focused on Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5 and 8
Materials, lunch, substitute reimbursement provided.
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Lights, Camera, Economics (Blackhall Studios)
Grades 8 - 12
Georgia is now one of the largest hubs for television and film production in the world. This workshop focuses on the various characteristics of Georgia that make this possible including Georgia’s infrastructure, its location, supportive government, and all-important tax credits. This particular edition features a tour of Blackhall studios and several guest speakers.
Audience: Teachers, Grades 8 – 12
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Teaching the GSE Grade 8: Economics in Georgia Studies
Grade 8
The Georgia Studies course provides students the opportunity to examine the history, government, and economy of our state in-depth. This workshop provides teachers with lessons designed specifically to help teach economic concepts in several key periods of Georgia history as described in the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 8
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.
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Teaching the GSE Grade 5: Economics in US History
Grade 5
The Georgia elementary school curriculum in social studies provides students a strong foundation in the history of the United States. This workshop is designed to highlight economics in US history during the 20th Century. Teachers will receive six lessons designed specifically for the implementation of the new Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Audience: Teachers, Grade 5
Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.